How do I keep my private number plate when I sell my vehicle on Car-Ma?

If you want to keep your private number plate while selling your car on Car-Ma, you can do so by putting your private plate on retention.

How to start the process:

1. Visit the government website: Apply for an alternative registration for your vehicle.
2. Re-assignment: Your vehicle usually reverts to its original registration number.

Next step:

• You’ll receive a new V5C logbook and a V778 form, proving you have the right to assign your private plate to another vehicle for the next 10 years.
• Cost: This process costs £80 (as of now).

How long does it take to get a new V5C logbook?

• Online: Typically takes 3-5 working days.
• Via Post: This can take up to 8 weeks.

Can you start selling your vehicle before completing this process?

You must wait until the private plate retention and securing a different vehicle registration process is complete before continuing your sale. If you’ve started profiling your vehicle on the Car-Ma website, you can save your progress and continue later.

What to do once the process is finished:

1. Upload the first 3 pages of your new V5C logbook to your profile.
2. Upload a copy of your driving licence.

To avoid delays, ensure that your photos clearly show the entire document, including all four corners and the text.

If you need assistance uploading your documents, please email us at documents@car-ma.co.uk.