{"id":64047,"date":"2022-10-28T07:08:40","date_gmt":"2022-10-28T05:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage-wp.eurococ.eu\/guernsey-number-plate\/"},"modified":"2024-10-01T18:51:25","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T16:51:25","slug":"guernsey-number-plate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage-wp.eurococ.eu\/en\/blog\/guernsey-number-plate\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Your Guernsey Number Plate For New And Old Vehicles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must register your new vehicle before driving it around in Guernsey. Motor traders can temporarily attach trade plates to unregistered vehicles for moving until the cars have been registered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below, you will learn everything there is to know before approaching <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.gg\/dvl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driver and Vehicle Licensing (DVL)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to process your Guernsey number plate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Does Guernsey Car Registration System Work?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newly imported vehicles can be driven in Guernsey for up to 2 days after which you are required to keep them off public roads if they remain unregistered. This rule applies to permanent residents of the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a new resident of Guernsey, you have up to 14 days to drive unregistered vehicles. The limited time frame above shows that registering your vehicle in Guernsey is very important.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To register a vehicle in Guernsey, the vehicle must have been successfully cleared by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.gg\/article\/153086\/Customs-and-Excise-Duties-and-Rates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guernsey Customs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only residents of the country or registered companies are allowed to register and the vehicles must be largely driven on Guernsey roads.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligible car owners should follow these steps to register their vehicles:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Application Form:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begin by completing the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gov.gg\/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=5677&amp;p=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">application form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Payment:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New registrations for all kinds of vehicles require a registration fee and sometimes, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.gg\/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=101896&amp;p=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First Registration Duty<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There is a one-off charge for used imported vehicles too. You can make payments using your debit or credit card.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some vehicles are exempt from First Registration Duty and they require an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gov.gg\/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=102011&amp;p=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exemption form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to confirm the exclusion or seek special rates.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Documents Submission:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For old vehicles, you will submit the vehicle\u2019s recent registration document (V5C) or a Certificate of export from the area it was registered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your vehicle is new, present the manufacturer\u2019s original security document with a Certificate of Newness and<\/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;\">. You should<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get your Certificate of Conformity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before beginning registration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attach the pink and blue log books for vehicles imported using the UK Personal Export Scheme or Direct Export Scheme.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are other documents you will need to submit during the registration process:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of ownership or continuity of ownership document if you currently own the vehicle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A document showing the vehicle\u2019s weight if your V55\/1 does not contain the information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A document showing the width of the vehicle as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.gg\/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=100999&amp;p=0#:~:text=The%20maximum%20width%20of%20a,approved%20by%20Traffic%20%26%20Highway%20Services.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oversized vehicles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> require a special permit.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Issuing Registration Number:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final part of the registration process is where your vehicle is issued a Guernsey license number. You can also transfer a previously existing registration number to your newly registered vehicle.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How To Apply For Guernsey Number Plates<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will receive your Guernsey license plate at the end of the registration. You also have the opportunity to use a retained registration number or exchange the license number of another vehicle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To exchange registration numbers, present the Vehicle Registration Certificate and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.gg\/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=101744&amp;p=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exchange of Registration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> forms for both vehicles. The process attracts a fee that differs depending on the number of vehicles being exchanged.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garages or motor accessory companies make the license plates so you can arrange to do that on your own.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Much Is Car Registration In Guernsey?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All new vehicle registrations in Guernsey attract a \u00a346 registration fee and an additional <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.gg\/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=101896&amp;p=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First Registration Duty<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for imported vehicles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The carbon dioxide emissions figure is used to determine the Duty. For vehicles without known carbon dioxide emissions figures, the car\u2019s engine size will be used to calculate the Duty cost.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Do Guernsey Car Number Plates Look Like?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guernsey license plates have either white or silver characters on a black background. Alternatively, a Guernsey plate can have black characters on a white background for the front plates and black characters on a yellow background for the rear plates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number plates of Guernsey feature an oval emblem bearing Guernsey\u2019s<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dbpedia.org\/page\/International_vehicle_registration_code\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">international vehicle registration code<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, \u2018GBG\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the figures on the plates are either 3\u00bd or 3\u215b inches high.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Format Of Guernsey Number Plates<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vehicle_registration_plates_of_the_Bailiwick_of_Guernsey#cite_note-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guernsey plates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have up to five digits which are issued sequentially. Unlike other British-dependent regions, these number plates do not contain letters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain special numbers are auctioned separately as they are of higher value.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Types Of Guernsey License Plates Exist?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dignitaries like the Bailiff and Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey use special<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">number plates. Hire cars in Guernsey have plates with a black letter \u2018H\u2019 on a yellow background to inform residents that the drivers of such cars may not be fully informed of the driving rules.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Guernsey Custom Number Plates<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can exchange or retain registration numbers but Guernsey number plates are not customisable. Special registration numbers exist and the DVL auctions them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You must register your new vehicle before driving it around in Guernsey. Motor traders can temporarily attach trade plates to unregistered vehicles for moving until the cars have been registered. Below, you will learn everything there is to know before approaching Driver and Vehicle Licensing (DVL) to process your Guernsey number plate. 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