Terms and Conditions
Last updated: 21 April 2026
These Terms and Conditions govern the use of this website and all applications, purchases, auctions, transfers, and related services for vehicle number plates.
This service is operated by Gibraltar Number Plates Limited acting on behalf of the Government Licensing Authority and subject to DVLD rules and regulations.
1. Scope and authority
This website is operated by Gibraltar Number Plates Limited (Company No. 126553) ("we", "us", "our") as an authorised service provider.
Government and DVLD rules apply to all registration numbers, applications, ownership certificates, transfers, retention, and vehicle assignment actions.
Where there is any conflict, mandatory law and Licensing Authority requirements take precedence.
2. Eligibility
You must be legally capable of entering a binding contract and provide accurate, complete, and current information.
The Licensing Authority reserves the right to reject combinations that may cause offence or confusion.
We may request identity, entitlement, or ownership documentation before approval or transfer.
3A. Pricing, errors, and order acceptance
We take reasonable steps to ensure that all prices, fees, descriptions, and availability information displayed on the website are accurate. However, typographical, administrative, technical, system, integration, or data errors may occasionally occur.
All orders, including orders for which payment has been authorised or received, remain subject to price verification, availability checks, and final acceptance by us and, where applicable, approval by the Licensing Authority.
An automated order acknowledgement, payment receipt, or payment authorisation does not constitute final acceptance of an order. A contract is formed only when we issue an express final order confirmation stating that the order has been accepted.
Where a price, fee, plate description, availability status, or other material order information is incorrect due to an error, we may reject or cancel the order before final acceptance. We will notify the customer promptly and refund all amounts paid in respect of the cancelled order. Where appropriate, the customer may be offered the opportunity to place a new order at the correct price.
After final acceptance, an order may only be cancelled because of a pricing or listing error where the error was manifest or should reasonably have been apparent, and only to the extent permitted by applicable law.
Nothing in this section limits any statutory rights available to consumers under applicable law.
4. Ownership and certification
Upon purchase, owners will receive a Certificate of Ownership valid for 48 months.
Numbers must be assigned to a vehicle within 48 months or retained by payment of a GBP 103 retention fee.
Retention is renewable indefinitely in additional 48-month periods for a GBP 105 renewal fee.
Duplicate certificates can be issued for a GBP 35 fee.
5. Transfer and removal
Transfer of a number to another vehicle or owner is subject to a GBP 105 fee.
Removal of a number from a vehicle before sale is subject to a GBP 105 fee.
If a number is not removed before a vehicle sale, the number will be surrendered to the Licensing Authority.
6. Re-issuance of numbers
The Licensing Authority may re-issue personalised numbers where ownership rights lapse.
Examples include expired or unrenewed Certificates of Ownership.
Re-issuance may also occur where a vehicle is deregistered, or where roadworthiness certification is not maintained for seven years.
7. Prohibited combinations
The following combinations will not be issued:
- combinations deemed offensive or confusing;
- any combination containing the letters O, Q, I, S, or Z.
8. Auction rules
For PREMIUM and AUCTION listings, bids are binding when placed.
We may set starting prices, reserve prices, bid increments, bidder eligibility criteria, and closing-time extension rules.
Winning bids remain subject to payment, identity checks, and Licensing Authority validation.
Failure to complete payment by the stated deadline may result in cancellation, account restrictions, and re-offer of the number.
We may void bids in cases of fraud, collusion, manipulation, technical abuse, or breach of these Terms.
9. Fees for secondary sales
If a PREMIUM or AUCTION personalised number is sold privately, 10% of the profit must be paid to the Licensing Authority within 30 days.
If this amount is not paid in time, transfer of ownership will not take place.
A bill of sale must be provided when requested.
10. Design standards and manufacturing
Plates must only be produced by Licence Plate Manufacturers registered and licensed with the DVLD.
Use, display, and fitment of plates must meet all legal technical and format standards.
11. Violations and penalties
Failure to comply with these Terms, including unpaid fees, misleading information, misuse of the platform, or unlawful plate use, may result in account suspension, cancellation, refusal of transfer, or other penalties under applicable laws.
12. Payments, refunds, and chargebacks
Applicable fees include service fees, government fees, certificate fees, transfer fees, retention fees, and auction fees where relevant.
Refunds are provided as required by applicable law.
Where processing has already begun, some government or administrative fees may be non-refundable to the extent permitted by law.
Unjustified chargebacks may result in suspension and recovery action for outstanding balances.
13. Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Gibraltar.
Any disputes shall be resolved in accordance with Gibraltar's legal framework and jurisdiction requirements.
14. Website use, updates, and contact
You must not attempt unauthorised access, malware distribution, service disruption, or abusive data scraping.
These Terms may be updated from time to time. The latest version on this page applies from publication unless stated otherwise.
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