County Durham

Number plates for Darlington drivers.

Road legal 3D gel, 4D and printed plates, made to order in our County Durham workshop about 17 miles away. Delivered free, or collect by appointment.

Paramount Plates makes road legal number plates for drivers in Darlington. Our workshop is in County Durham, about 17 miles (around 30 minutes by car) from Darlington, and every plate is made to order to BS AU 145e and delivered free by Royal Mail. You design your plates in the plate builder, then we post them to you or you collect them from us by appointment.

Delivery to Darlington. Plates are typically dispatched within 1–2 working days once your documents are verified, then sent free by Royal Mail Tracked 48, which Royal Mail aims to deliver within two to three working days. Tracked 24 is £2.99 per order.
Prices. A road legal pair starts at £29.99 for Printed. Raised finishes run from £39.99 for 3D gel to £74.99 for Outline, Shadow and Hover.
Documents. The law requires proof of identity and of your right to the registration. Upload clear phone photos after you order.
Supplier. We’re a DVLA registered number plate supplier, and every plate carries the BS AU 145e mark and our supplier details.

Driving in Darlington with legal plates

What Darlington drivers ask us most:

Same rules, same standard. Darlington is policed by Durham Constabulary, and number plate rules are the same across the UK: a plate fitted from 1 September 2021 must be marked BS AU 145e, in the standard font and spacing, with characters in a single shade of black.
Raised plates are legal. GOV.UK lists 3D (raised) characters among the things a plate can have, so our 3D gel and 4D acrylic finishes are road legal. Our guide to 3D and 4D plates covers the detail.
Mixing finishes. You can choose a different finish for the front and rear, for example 3D gel on the front and 4D on the back.

Collect from our County Durham workshop

Prefer to collect? You can pick your plates up from our workshop, by appointment only:

Choose Pick up at checkout. Collection is free.
Send your documents. Upload your ID and proof of entitlement as usual. We verify them, then make your plates.
Book your time. When your plates are ready, we’ll email you a link to book a collection time. Choose collection only, or collection with fitting.
Collect. Come at your booked time with your order number. Please don’t visit without a booking.

Fitting is £9.99 per plate, fixings included, and you pay on the day by cash or card. Rather we posted them? Delivery is free by Royal Mail Tracked 48.

Choosing a finish

Compare all nine finishes side by side, or read 3D gel vs 4D acrylic if you’re choosing between raised styles. The builder shows each finish on your own registration in 3D before you order.

Questions

Can I collect my plates instead of having them posted?

Yes, by appointment. Choose Pick up at checkout, and once your documents are verified and your plates are made, we’ll email you a link to book a collection time at our County Durham workshop. Please don’t visit without a booking.

Will raised plates pass an MOT in Darlington?

Yes. MOT testers check that a plate is secure, legible and correctly formatted, and every plate we make is built to BS AU 145e.

How quickly will plates reach Darlington?

Plates are typically dispatched within 1–2 working days once your documents are verified, then sent free by Royal Mail Tracked 48, which Royal Mail aims to deliver within two to three working days. Tracked 24 is £2.99 per order.

Sources: GOV.UK, Displaying number plates.