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.