London Number Plates
The good news is that you don’t need to visit a garage or vehicle workshop to buy number plates in London. With Plate Mate, everything is done online.
Our number plate builder lets you design your plates exactly how you want them, from standard acrylic replacements to premium 3D and 4D styles. Once ordered, we dispatch directly to your London address, saving you time and avoiding unnecessary paperwork.
Whether you’re in Central, North, South, East or West London, ordering number plates online is the fastest way to get back on the road.
Choose Your Number Plate Type
Whether you’re after a straightforward replacement or something a bit more eye-catching, we offer a full range of number plates for London drivers.
You can choose from:
- Standard ABS Plates – Classic, road-legal replacement number plates. Durable, clear, and ideal if your current plates are cracked, faded, or unreadable.
- 3D Gel Plates – Raised gel characters with a glossy finish. Popular across London for drivers who want a subtle upgrade without going over the top.
- 4D Plates – Laser-cut acrylic characters for a bold, modern look. Sharp edges, high contrast, and fully compliant when built to legal spacing and font rules.
- Motorcycle Number Plates – Rear-only plates made to correct UK sizing and spacing rules for bikes and scooters.
- Show Plates – Non-road-legal plates for car shows, photoshoots, or off-road display. Clearly marked and sold for display purposes only.
All plates can be ordered as front, rear, or pairs, and built online before being delivered anywhere in London. Want to know more about what plates you can and can’t drive with? Find out how number plates work.
Are London Number Plates Different?
No, London number plates follow the same DVLA rules as the rest of the UK.
There’s no special format, colour, or legal difference for number plates used in London. Your plate must still meet national regulations on:
- Font style and character spacing
- Plate size and reflectivity
- White front plate and yellow rear plate
- British Standard compliance
The only London-specific element you might see is the area code at the start of the registration (such as LA, LB, or LX), which indicates where the vehicle was first registered – not where it’s currently driven.
So whether you’re ordering number plates in London, Manchester, or anywhere else in the UK, the road requirements stay exactly the same.
If You Need Replacement Number Plates in London
If your number plate is cracked, faded, stolen, or missing altogether, it’s not something to put off (especially in London).
Damaged or unreadable plates can cause MOT failures, fines, and issues with ANPR cameras, including ULEZ and congestion charge systems that rely on clear plate recognition.
We supply replacement number plates across London, whether you need:
- A front number plate replacement
- A rear plate replacement
- A single plate or a full set
From everyday acrylic replacements to upgraded 3D or 4D styles, you can buy number plates in London online and have them delivered straight to your door.
If your car number plate in London has seen better days, we’ll get you back on the road quickly and legally.
