How do I keep my private number plate when I sell my vehicle on Motorway?
If you’re selling your car on Motorway, but want to keep your private number plate, that’s fine.
This is called putting your private plate on retention.
How to start the process
- Visit the government website
- Apply for an alternative registration for the vehicle
- Your vehicle will usually be re-assigned the original registration number
What happens next
- You’ll receive a new V5C logbook and VV8 form
- This proves you still have the right to assign your private plate to another vehicle for the next 10 years
- This process costs £80 (at the time of writing)
How long does it take to get a new V5C logbook?
- Online: usually 3-5 working days
- Via post: Up to 8 weeks
Can I start selling my vehicle before this process is finished?
- Please wait until the private plate on retention and securing a different vehicle registration process is complete before continuing your sale
- If you’ve started profiling your vehicle on the Motorway app or website, you can save your progress and continue later
What to do once the process is finished
- Upload the first 3 pages of your V5C logbook to your profile
- Upload a copy of your driving licence
- To prevent delays, make sure your photos show the whole document and that the image is clear – we need to see all 4 corners and the text
If you need support when uploading your documents, email us at documents@motorway.co.uk.
Need more support?
Chat with us 24/7 – and if you need extra support, we can connect you to the right team during working hours