STANDARD NUMBER PLATES UK
Our standard number plates are the UK’s most popular replacement choice —
and the most affordable way to get road-legal plates that look as good as
factory-fitted. From just £19.98 a pair, every plate is manufactured from
3mm reflective acrylic using the Charles Wright font, printed to the exact
character dimensions required by BS AU 145e.
DESIGN YOUR STANDARD NUMBER PLATES
Build your plates in real time — live preview updates as you choose each option.
White front plate. Yellow rear plate. 520×111mm standard UK size — the correct oblong format for the
vast majority of modern UK cars. We are a DVLA-registered number plate supplier. That means every plate
we produce is verified, road legal, and MOT compliant — not just a claim on a website. Use the live builder
above to design your plates in seconds, then order before 3pm for same-day despatch and next-day delivery.
1. Your Registration
2. Plate Size
3. Plate Style
4. Plate Border
5. Plate Badge
6. Plate Type
7. Fixing Kit
Live Preview
WHAT ARE STANDARD NUMBER PLATES?
Standard number plates are road-legal replacement plates made from 3mm reflective acrylic — the same material
and specification as the plates fitted by manufacturers when your vehicle left the factory. They are the most popular
plate type in the UK, used by drivers who need a straightforward legal replacement without the raised effect of 3D Gel or 4D plates.
Whether your current plates are cracked, faded, stolen, or damaged in a car park — or you’ve just bought a used
vehicle and want clean new plates — our standard replacement plates deliver a precise, road-legal result from just
£19.98 for both front and rear, including VAT. Next-day delivery on all orders placed before 3pm Monday to Friday.
Made in the UK
Every standard number plate is manufactured at our UK production facility using genuine 3mm reflective acrylic. We do not import plates or outsource production—every plate is inspected for quality before it leaves us.
Same Day Dispatch
Order before 3pm Monday to Friday and your standard plates are manufactured and despatched the same working day. A tracking link is emailed the moment your order ships. Most UK customers receive their plates next working day.
Fully Customisable
Use the live builder above to add your choice of badge (UK, GB, ENG, EV or none), border colour (Red, Green, Blue, Black or none), and optional EV green strip. Every option updates your plate preview in real time—you see exactly what you’ll receive before you pay.
Secure ID Process
DVLA law requires all registered suppliers to verify customer identity before producing plates. We collect your V5C and photo ID securely at checkout via 256-bit SSL encrypted upload. GDPR compliant. The entire process takes under 60 seconds—most customers are done before they realise it’s started.
UK NUMBER PLATES SPECIFICATIONS
All our standard number plates are produced to the following specification — meeting the
mandatory requirements of the DVLA and BS AU 145e for road-legal plates in the UK.
|
Size |
520mm × 111mm — standard UK oblong. Fits the vast majority of modern cars. |
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Material |
3mm acrylic sheeting — reflective white (front) / reflective yellow (rear) |
|
Font |
Charles Wright — the only legal font for UK road plates |
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Character height |
79mm (mandatory BS AU 145e specification) |
|
Character width |
50mm |
|
Character stroke |
14mm |
|
Spacing between characters |
11mm |
|
Spacing between groups |
33mm |
|
Margins (top, bottom, sides) |
11mm |
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Compliance |
BS AU 145e — full compliance guaranteed |
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Weather resistance |
Fully weather-resistant—waterproof, frost-resistant, and pressure-washer safe |
|
Front plate |
Reflective white background, black characters |
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Rear plate |
Reflective yellow background, black characters |
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Price |
From £19.98 per pair — inc. VAT, front and rear |
Does the 520×111mm size fit your car? In almost all cases, yes. This is the standard oblong size used by the vast majority of modern UK cars — including all popular makes from Ford, Volkswagen, BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Toyota, Kia, Hyundai, Tesla, Range Rover, and hundreds more.
If your vehicle uses a different plate size — for example a short 279×203mm oblong, a 228×178mm square, or a motorcycle plate — check our complete UK number plate size guide where we’ve confirmed the correct size for over 50 popular makes and models. Not sure? Contact us before ordering and we’ll confirm.
STANDARD VS ALL PLATE STYLES
Standard plates are the cleanest, most affordable road-legal option.
Every driver who needs a straightforward replacement for their current
plates — whether they’re cracked, faded, or you’ve just bought the
vehicle — starts here.
|
Style |
Look & Effect |
Road Legal |
Price (pair, inc. VAT) |
Best For |
|
Standard ← You are here |
Flat printed lettering — clean and classic |
✓ Yes |
£19.98 |
Everyday replacement, budget-conscious drivers |
|
3D Gel → |
Smooth gel dome raised effect |
✓ Yes |
£29.99 |
Subtle raised look without full 4D cost |
|
4D → |
Laser-cut 3mm acrylic raised characters |
✓ Yes |
£34.99 |
Bold, dramatic raised look — most popular upgrade |
|
4D Gel → |
4D raised + gel coat finish |
✓ Yes |
£39.99 |
Maximum 4D depth with high gloss gel finish |
|
5MM → |
Extra-deep 5mm raised acrylic |
✓ Yes |
£34.99 |
The most dramatic raised effect available |
|
5MM Gel → |
5mm raised + premium gel coat |
✓ Yes |
£44.99 |
Ultra-premium top-tier finish — the finest we offer |
ORDERING YOUR STANDARD NUMBER PLATES IS
QUICK & SIMPLE
Fast, DVLA-compliant service with premium quality plates delivered to your door.
Enter Your Registration
Simply type your registration number into our plate builder.
Preview updates instantly so you know exactly how your
plate will look.
Personalise Your Plate
Choose your plate size, border style, flags, badges and
optional extras to match your preference.
Fast Production & Delivery
Your order is manufactured using premium materials,
quality checked, carefully packed and dispatched with
tracked delivery.
WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Everything you need to know before you order.
WANT A MORE PREMIUM LOOK?
All our plate styles are road legal. Upgrade from standard for a raised or premium finish — the builder
above lets you switch styles and compare instantly.