Paramount Plates makes road legal number plates for drivers in Durham. Our workshop is in County Durham, about 6 miles (around 15 minutes by car) from Durham, 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 Durham. 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 Durham with legal plates
Good to know before you order:
- What makes a plate legal. The BS AU 145e mark and the supplier’s name and postcode on the bottom edge, the standard font and spacing, and black characters on a white front or yellow rear reflective plate.
- 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.
- A legal plate is read first time. Plates altered to dodge cameras are illegal; our guide to ghost plates explains the difference.
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 have a different finish on the rear plate?
Yes. Choose a pair in the builder, turn off “Same as front” under Lettering, then pick the rear finish.
Can I pick plates up from your workshop?
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.
What documents do I need?
Proof of identity or address, and proof you’re entitled to the registration, such as a V5C logbook. Clear phone photos are fine; see the full list.
Sources: GOV.UK, Displaying number plates.
Where we are
Our workshop is in County Durham, and we serve the whole North East. Collection is by appointment only, so please don’t visit without a booking.
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Last updated 8 October 2026
