{"id":63964,"date":"2022-10-07T06:07:23","date_gmt":"2022-10-07T04:07:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage-wp.eurococ.eu\/northern-irish-number-plates\/"},"modified":"2024-10-01T18:51:23","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T16:51:23","slug":"northern-irish-number-plates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage-wp.eurococ.eu\/en\/blog\/northern-irish-number-plates\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick Steps To Get Your Northern Irish Number Plates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/organisations\/driver-and-vehicle-licensing-agency\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The DVLA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> manages Northern Irish car registration since the region is part of the UK. This means that registered English suppliers of vehicle plates can issue out Northern Irish number plates. Vehicle plates issued in Northern Ireland are valid in any country in the UK.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below, you will learn about the vehicle registration process and how to get your Northern Irish license plate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Does Northern Irish Car Registration System Work?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you can successfully register an imported Northern Irish car, you need to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/importing-vehicles-into-the-uk\/paying-vat-and-duty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pay HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This applies if you imported the vehicle from the EU, are a private individual, or are not registered for VAT.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow these procedures for all new registrations:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will fill in a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/1008953\/V55-4-application-for-first-vehicle-tax-and-registration-of-a-new-motor-vehicle.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">V55\/4 form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if the car you want to register is new. On the other hand, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/1008996\/V55-5-application-first-vehicle-tax-and-registration-used-motor-vehicle.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">V55\/5 form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the alternative document for used vehicles, whether imported or old.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next step in the application process is to provide identity documents that show your name and address. Your passport, marriage or divorce certificate, and birth certificate are examples of documents that can prove your name.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can confirm your address using a recent utility bill or medical card.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The DVLA will request supporting documents which you will submit alongside the identity documents. Here is a list of the documents to send:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vehicle tax payment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration fee for those not exempt.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidirect.gov.uk\/articles\/mot-certificate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MOT certificate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for cars over 4 years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/519020\/Declaration-that-a-vehicle-is-new-V267.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">certificate of newness<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for new vehicles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Related documents eg; a build plan for newly-built cars.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An insurance certificate or cover note.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of Vehicle Approval unless<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidirect.gov.uk\/articles\/individual-vehicle-approval-test#toc-7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your car is exempt<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/#coc-pedia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certificate of Conformity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the vehicle can be used in place of a Vehicle Type Approval. Without it, the DVLA won\u2019t proceed with the registration so<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">book for yours<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imported, old vehicles, rebuilt, and classic vehicles require supporting documents. For imported vehicles, you will have to present evidence showing the date you collected the vehicle. An original foreign registration certificate is also needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After application, the DVLA might inspect your vehicle and send you a V5C certificate which shows that your registration has been approved.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How To Apply For Northern Irish Number Plates?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a successful vehicle registration, you will receive a log book (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/vehicle-log-book\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">V5C registration certificate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) which is the document required to make Northern Irish number plates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/number-plate-supplier\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">registered number plate supplier<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will make the plates ready after they see the original documents that prove your name and address.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any of the following documents from the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/displaying-number-plates\/getting-number-plates-made-up\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exhaustive lis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t can show you are eligible to use the registration number:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retention document.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporary registration certificate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vehicle registration certificate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A DVLA-stamped number plate authorisation certificate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certificate of entitlement or V750.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How Much Does Car Registration In Northern Ireland Cost?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All new vehicle registrations attract a fee of \u00a355 which you will pay to the DVLA by cheque or postal order.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The HMRC charges duty on imported vehicles from outside the UK or EU. The fees vary depending on the vehicle type and where you\u2019re importing it from.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Do Northern Irish Car Number Plates Look Like?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northern Irish number plates at the rear have black characters on a yellow background. Front plates feature black characters on a white background. Another distinguishing feature is the space between the letters and numbers in Nothern Irish plates at the rear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en-academic.com\/dic.nsf\/enwiki\/236858\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> international vehicle code<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, &#8216;UK&#8217; on the plate sits at the bottom left but including this national identifier is not compulsory. The plates measure 520 mm \u00d7 111 mm (20.5 in \u00d7 4.4 in).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Format Of Northern Irish Number Plates&nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From 1966 to date,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vehicle_registration_plates_of_Northern_Ireland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northern Irish plates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> follow the &#8216;AXX 1234&#8217; format. &#8216;XX&#8217; represents the country code and the &#8216;A&#8217; is a serial letter. The numbers that follow the \u2018AXX\u2019 section run from 1-9999.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This combination means that plates in Northern Ireland fall under the \u201cdateless\u201d number format. The registrations are dateless and can be assigned to cars of any age.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number plates issued before September 2021 must contain the national identifier, (\u2018UK\u2019), to be acceptable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Types Of Northern Irish License Plates Exist?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northern Ireland does not permit the use of number plates that contain the UK national flag or country codes. Any plate that features these codes is unofficial.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Northern Irish Custom Number Plates<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The DVLA also handles Northern Irish number plate customization. A regular Northern Irish plate contains the letters &#8216;I&#8217; or &#8216;Z&#8217; so you can create a slogan from the characters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain features like character spacing and style are fixed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12149\" src=\"https:\/\/stage-wp.eurococ.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Northern-Irish-Number-Plates-300x64.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"544\" height=\"116\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The DVLA manages Northern Irish car registration since the region is part of the UK. This means that registered English suppliers of vehicle plates can issue out Northern Irish number plates. Vehicle plates issued in Northern Ireland are valid in any country in the UK. Below, you will learn about the vehicle registration process and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":63971,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1451,1452,1426,1440,1441,1492,1427],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-63964","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-b2c","category-early-stage-b2c","category-import","category-m1","category-n1","category-plates","category-registration"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stage-wp.eurococ.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63964","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stage-wp.eurococ.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stage-wp.eurococ.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stage-wp.eurococ.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stage-wp.eurococ.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=63964"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/stage-wp.eurococ.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63964\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stage-wp.eurococ.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/63971"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stage-wp.eurococ.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=63964"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stage-wp.eurococ.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=63964"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stage-wp.eurococ.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=63964"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}