Why are some Irish Number Plate prices subject to full VAT and others only have part VAT?
 
If the Irish Number Plate is owned by Speedyreg, or from a VAT registered supplier, then full VAT is applicable and must be added. However registrations that are being sold on a commission sale basis are only subject to VAT on percentage of the price.

Why are there a different transfer fees for Irish Number Plates, £80, £105 or £160?
 
There are different Transfer Fees applicable, depending on whether the Irish Number Plate is held on a:

1. Vehicle
2. DVLA Retention Certificate
3. DVA Irish Retention Certificate.

It also depends on whether the Number Plate is being Transfer to a vehicle registered in GB Mainland or a vehicle registered in Northern Ireland.

1. Vehicle-to-vehicle Transfer will be subject to a transfer fee of £80
2. DVLA Retention Certificate to vehicle registered in GB mainland will be subject to a Transfer Fee of £105
3. DVLA Retention Certificate to a vehicle registered in Northern Ireland will be subject to a Transfer Fee of £185.
4. DVA Irish Retention Certificate to a vehicle registered in GB mainland will be subject to transfer fee of either £80, £105 or £160 depending on the supplier of the registration
5. DVA Irish Retention Certificate to a vehicle registered in Northern Ireland will be subject to transfer fee for either £25, £105 depending on the supplier of the registration.

How can I pay for my new Irish Number Plate?
 
We accept the following methods for payment:

1. Credit Card
2. Debit Card
3. Cheque
4. Banker Draft
5. Postal Orders
6. Bank Transfer
7. Paypal (sales@speedyreg.co.uk)

 
What happens to my part/full payment if I change my mind before the transfer is lodged or after it has been lodged and no longer want the registration I have reserved?

Your part payment is forfeited. We do not offer any refunds if you change your mind.

Do Speedyreg provide the physical number plates for my vehicle?
 
Yes we can supply a set of physical number plates for your vehicle at a cost of £20 per pair, inclusive of VAT and posting and packaging.

What will happen to my current DVLA car registration number?
 
The DVLA will reclaim your registration back once you transfer your new Irish Number plate onto your vehicle. However if your vehicle is registered in the GB mainland then you can keep your current registration, it will cost you £105 to retain on a Retention Certificate.

What does it mean if my current V5C Registration Certificate states that the registration is non-transferable?

There is no problem transferring a Irish Number Plate onto your vehicle. However you will not be able to transfer or retain the current registration number.

How long will I have to wait before my new Irish Number Plate will be on my vehicle?
 
There are different transfer times for different registration numbers all depending on where the number is coming from and where it is being transferred onto.

The Transfer times are as follows:

1. If the Donor Irish Registration is currently on a vehicle registered in Northern Ireland and being transferred onto a vehicle registered in GB mainland, then at present the DVLA are currently taking 10 to 15 working days for completion.
2. If the Donor Irish Registration is currently on a vehicle registered in Northern Ireland and being transferred onto a vehicle registered in Northern Ireland, then at present the DVA are currently taking 3 to 5 working days for completion.
3. If the Donor Irish Registration is currently on a Northern Irish Retention Certificate and being transferred onto a vehicle registered in GB mainland, then at present the DVLA are currently taking 7 to 10 working days for completion.
4. If the Donor Irish Registration is currently on a Northern Irish Retention Certificate and being transferred onto a vehicle registered in Northern Ireland, then at present the DVA are currently taking 3 to 5 working days for completion.
5. If the Donor Irish Registration is currently on a GB Retention Certificate and being transferred onto a vehicle registered in GB mainland, then at present the DVLA are currently taking 3 to 5 working days for completion.
6. If the Donor Irish Registration is currently on a GB Retention Certificate and being transferred onto a vehicle registered in Northern Ireland, then at present the DVLA are currently taking 5 to 6 weeks for completion.

How can I find out about the progress of my Irish number plate transfer?
 
You can telephone us on the above telephone number for an instant progress on your new registration.

What do DVLA, DOT and DVA stand for?
 
DVLA; Driver Vehicle Licensing Agency
DOT: Department of Transport
DVA: Driver Vehicle Agency

Will there being any age restrictions for transferring Irish Number Plates on your vehicle?
 
No there are no age restrictions for transferring Irish Number plates onto your vehicle, as they are dateless registrations and therefore can be transferred onto any age of vehicle.

What happens if I need to re-tax my vehicle during the transfer of my Irish Number Plate?
 
We can re-tax your vehicle during the transfer of your Irish Number Plate, to do this we will require the following documents to:

1. Cheque for Road Tax
2. Insurance Certificate valid for at least 6 weeks.
3. V10 – Tax Application Form

If I have a “Q” registration on my vehicle will I be able to transfer an Irish Number plates onto my vehicle?

Unfortunately you will not be able to transfer an Irish Number Plate onto your vehicle.

Can I transfer a registration onto my vehicle and at the same time, transfer my current number to another vehicle?

Yes there is no problem we can transfer an Irish Number onto your vehicle and at the same time transfer your current registration off the vehicle, this is called a double transfer.  In order for us to complete the double transfer we will require the following documents:

1. V5C—Vehicle Registration Certificate for both vehicles
2. MOT certificate – if applicable for both vehicles
3. Photocopy of Road Tax for both vehicles
4. V317 Transfer Form
5. An extra £80 cheque payable to DOT.

However if you do not have a vehicle to transfer this registration onto, it can be transferred onto a Retention Certificate, to do this we will require the following:

1. V317 Transfer and Retention application form
2. V5C—Vehicle Registration Certificate
3. MOT certificate – if applicable
4. Photocopy of Road Tax
5. A Cheque for £105 made payable to DVLA Swansea

Can I transfer an Irish Number Plates onto my motorcycle?
 
Yes. There is no restriction in transferring an Irish Number Plate onto your motorcycle provided it is currently MOT and Taxed.