Buy and sell cherished number platesthrough a clear weekly auction
AuctionMyPlate is an independent UK marketplace for private number plates. Sellers list for free during launch, approved plates enter the next auction window, buyers bid through the week, and when a plate sells we guide the post-sale transfer properly.
New here? Start with how to buy a number plate at auction, then see how it works and fees.
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AuctionMyPlate.co.uk is an independent marketplace and is not affiliated with, authorised by, endorsed by, or associated with the DVLA.
This week’s auction format
Simple, specialist and easy to follow.
Seller submits plate
Create an account, add the registration and set your listing details.
We approve and queue it
Approved listings are placed into the next weekly auction window.
Bidding runs all week
Auctions open Monday 01:00 and close Sunday 23:00, UK time.
Sold plate moves to completion
Winner pays securely and the post-sale transfer process is handled properly.
The essentials — clear, factual, and consistent with how the platform works.
SELL WITH CLARITY
Free to list. Pay only when your plate sells.
No listing fees, no subscriptions — just a success fee when the auction completes.
How it works
A simple weekly auction backed by a clear post-sale process.
New to buying? Read how to buy a private number plate at auction.
Submit your plate
Create an account, add your registration, and upload a photo.
We approve and queue it
Approved listings are placed into the next weekly auction window.
Auction runs
Bidders compete from Monday 01:00 to Sunday 23:00.
Sold, then transferred
Winner pays securely. We guide the transfer process and seller payout after sale.
Built to make plate buying and selling feel clearer
Not a cluttered classifieds page. Not an unclear private deal. Just a specialist marketplace with a weekly format people can follow.
Specialist weekly format
Approved listings enter a defined auction window, so buyers and sellers know what happens next.
Straightforward selling
Listing is free during launch, reserves are supported, and unsold plates can be relisted into future auctions.
Better post-sale structure
Secure Stripe payments and a proper transfer process make completion clearer than informal private deals.
Quick answers
The common questions people ask before they list or bid.
Is it free to list?
Yes — listing is free during our launch period. You only pay commission if your plate sells.
When do auctions run?
Weekly from Monday 01:00 to Sunday 23:00, UK time. Approved listings are queued into the next weekly window.
Who pays the DVLA £80 fee?
The seller covers the DVLA £80 assignment fee and it is deducted from the seller payout when a sale completes.
Are you affiliated with the DVLA?
No — AuctionMyPlate is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with the DVLA.
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