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LEGAL & COMPLIANCE

As a registered DVLA Number Plate Supplier (RNPS), PlatedUp adheres to strict guidelines to ensure all our road-legal plates are fully compliant with the latest British Standards (BS AU 145e).

Supplier Identification

All legal plates must display the supplier's name and postcode at the bottom center. Our plates are marked with "PLATEDUP LTD" and our postcode.

British Standard Mark

Our plates carry the "BS AU 145e" marking in the bottom right corner, certifying durability and readability standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, 4D plates are fully road legal as long as the characters are solid black, adhere to the correct font (Charles Wright), and have the correct spacing. Neon or colored layers behind the text are NOT road legal.
Road Legal or Show Plates – Know the Difference. At PlatedUp, we take compliance seriously.
If you order through our Road Legal Plates section, your number plates will always be manufactured to meet current UK regulations. Even if your preview design includes spacing or layout variations, we will automatically adjust it to ensure it is fully compliant for legal road use. This guarantees peace of mind and protects you from potential fines or MOT issues.
If you choose the Show Plates section, your order will be produced exactly as designed. Show plates are strictly for display, exhibitions, or off-road use. They do not include the legally required supplier details, British Standard markings, or compliant spacing needed for UK road use.
By law, we need to see proof of identity (e.g., Driving Licence, Passport) and proof of entitlement to the registration number (e.g., V5C Logbook, V750 Certificate of Entitlement). We will request these after your order is placed.
No. Altering the spacing to form words or change the appearance of the registration is illegal and can result in a fine of up to £1,000 and an MOT failure. We only print plates with legal spacing.