Personalized number plates are a way of making your car more individual.
How Much Does Personalised Number Plate Cost In South Africa
In some instances, these personal registration number brokerages can charge as much as R20,000 for a single plate.
The cost of personalized number plates in South Africa.
| Personalised licence number | Fee | Example |
|---|---|---|
| All others, up to a maximum of seven characters | R1 750 | JOHNNY2 – WP RUN2ME – WP |
| 3 x digits and letters | R10 000 | CA 1 |
How do I get a Personalised number plate in South Africa?
What you should do
Go to your nearest registering authority and complete an application form that will be provided by them.
Submit: a certified copy of your identity document. a vehicle registration certificate. proof of presidential address e.g. utility account.
Pay the required fee.
How long do Personalised number plates last?
10 years
You must renew your right to use your private (personalized) number every 10 years if it’s not being used on a vehicle. If you got your private number before 2015, you must renew it more often – check your V750 or V778 document.
What happens to your old number plate when you change it?
According to DVLA, all you need to do is “keep the original registration number” this is because the old number plate will most likely be reassigned to that same vehicle if you decide to take your personalized number plate off or decide to sell your vehicle and want to keep your new plate when you do so.
Can you put a private plate on a car that already has a private plate?
Yes you can. This is especially important if you already have a private number plate on the car. You may want to keep it to use on another car, or sell it. You must do this at the same time as applying to transfer your private number plate onto the car.