Father's Day Gift Ideas

For most of us, not many people are more important than our parents. There for you when you need them and the ones responsible for bringing you into the world, it’s only right you show some appreciation now and then.

And what better way to show you love them than with a private number plate gift?

Today, we’ll discuss buying a private registration for Father’s Day, covering the process of buying a private number plate, how long it takes to receive a private number plate, and some ideas for your dad’s perfect private reg.

Let’s kick things off with an overview of the number plate buying process.

How to buy a private number plate

1. First, you’ll need to think of a private number plate your dad will love. At National Numbers, we offer an advanced number plate search tool that helps you find plates you love based on specific words or phrases.

Whether it’s your dad’s name, initials, or literally the word dad, you can search for a private number plate here or give our excellent team a ring on 01642 363738 for some inspiration.

2. Once your number plate is decided and you’ve provided your details, it’s time for payment. With National Numbers, this can be through credit card, debit card, cheque, or bank transfer, and we also have a range of private number plate finance options available on most registrations.

3. During the checkout process, you’ll also have the chance to buy the physical number plates that will adorn your dad’s vehicle. We only sell the rights to the registration, so if you want to deliver the perfect gift, you’ll need the physical plates, too.

Our parent company, Jepson & Co Ltd, are the oldest number plate manufacturer in the country, and have over 100 years of experience in the industry. As a result, they’re leaders in the market and provide customers with the highest quality, fully road-legal number plates available.

Physical private number plates will also be delivered in an unbranded envelope, so the surprise isn’t spoiled before Father’s Day arrives.

4. Transferring the private number plate next, which is the process of assigning a number plate onto a vehicle.

Our team can handle this for you, and the DVLA offers a number plate transfer service, too. It’s super simple to transfer a number plate, and your dad can do it themselves if you aren’t sure which vehicle they’ll assign the private reg to.

5. Wait for a logbook that will come in the post, and you can then put your brand new number plates onto your car. If you transfer the registration online, you’ll receive instant confirmation that you can complete the transfer. You’ll be able to put physical number plates onto your car as soon as you receive this confirmation.

6. Finally, make sure your dad tells his insurance company about the new registration, and the job’s a good ‘en! He can enjoy his brand new private number plate, and you can secure your place as his favourite child.

How long does it take to receive a number plate?

Once you’ve purchased a private number plate, the entire process can take anywhere from one to five weeks, or longer if there are DVLA or Royal Mail delays.

You’ll generally receive online confirmation quicker than this, however, so you can still order a private registration in time for Father’s Day if you buy today online.

Father’s Day private number plate ideas.

With the nuts and bolts covered, let’s explore some inspiration for brilliant Father’s Day private number plates.

Feeling inspired? Search for the ideal private number plate here, or give our sales team a call on 01642 363738.

Can I buy a private registration without a vehicle?

Yes. You can buy a private number plate and assign it to a retention document instead of to a vehicle. This is popular as a gift as the recipient can assign it to a roadworthy vehicle whenever they like.

Are any private number plates off limits?

You can buy any style of number plate, as long as they’re road legal. When you choose a reputable private number plate dealer like National Numbers, all registrations you can choose from will be road legal.

The same goes for using Jepson & Co Ltd, and you’ll only ever receive fully legal physical number plates when choosing them for your purchase. Some companies sell what are known as show-plates, that aren’t legal on UK roads, and some will change the format of number plate characters to fit certain words, which is also illegal. However, this isn’t the case with Jepson & Co Ltd.

For more information about number plate characters and legality of private registrations, take a look at our DVLA guide. You can also read about the ways you can land yourself with a fine for your private number plate, here.

And click here for a chuckle at some recently banned number plates.

Buy a private registration for your father today.

A truly remarkable gift for a remarkable person, a private number plate is a brilliant way to say thank to the main man in your life. It’ll definitely be remembered as one of the greatest gifts ever, and you’ll set the bar nice and high for birthdays and Christmas.

Search for the perfect private registration with National Numbers, or give our sales team a call on 01642 363738. They’re happy to guide you through the private number plate buying process in more detail and to offer advice around private number plates that suit your dad.