Legal requirement

Valid documents.

To legally produce your number plates we’re required to verify your identity and entitlement to the registration. Here’s everything you need to know about which documents we accept.

The ID document you submit does not need to match the name on the entitlement document. This allows number plates to be purchased as gifts — for example, you can provide your own ID while the entitlement is in someone else’s name.

Step 1

Proof of identity

A document confirming your name and address. Bills and statements must be dated within the last 6 months; a driving licence or identity card must be in date.

  • Utility bill (gas, electricity or water) — dated within the last 6 months
  • Landline or home broadband bill — dated within the last 6 months
  • Bank or building society statement — dated within the last 6 months
  • Council Tax bill or rates bill — dated within the last 6 months
  • Driving licence (photocard, or a paper licence issued before 31 March 2000)
  • National Identity Card
Step 2

Proof of registration entitlement

A document proving your entitlement to the vehicle registration.

Submission methods

How to send your documents.

Fastest

Upload online

The quickest way to submit. Upload photos or scans of your documents directly through our secure upload page — no printing, no posting, no email required.

Accepted formats

  • Photos taken on your phone (JPG, PNG or WebP)
  • Scanned documents (JPG, PNG, WebP or PDF)
  • All document types accepted digitally

JPG, PNG, WebP or PDF — max 12 MB per file

By email

Email submission

Email photos or scans of your documents to us directly. We’ll confirm receipt and get your order moving straight away.

Accepted formats

  • Photos taken on your phone (JPG, PNG or WebP)
  • Scanned documents (JPG, PNG, WebP or PDF)
  • All document types accepted digitally
  • Include your order number in the subject line

documents@paramountplates.co.uk

By post

Postal submission

Prefer to post? You’re welcome to send your original documents to us by post. Postage is at your own cost — we recommend using a tracked service for peace of mind.

Send to

Paramount Plates Ltd
42 Moorside

Spennymoor

County Durham

DL16 7EA

Three steps

  1. Place documents in a sealed envelopeWrite our address clearly on the front and include your order number inside.
  2. Post using a tracked serviceRoyal Mail Tracked 24 is recommended. Postage is at your own cost.
  3. We verify and return your originalsOnce received we’ll verify immediately, produce your plates, and return your original documents securely.

We verify on arrival and return your originals securely

Upload documents

Before you send — photo quality.

Applies to all digital submissions — upload or email. A minute of checking here saves a day on your order.

Make sure it’s sharp

A blurry photo is the most common reason we have to ask for a resubmit. Take a second look before sending — every number and letter needs to be readable.

Get the whole document in shot

Step back a little so all four corners are visible. If any part of the document is cut off we can’t accept it.

Colour only please

We need to see the document in colour — black and white photos or photocopies aren’t accepted, even if the text is readable.

Watch out for glare

Lay the document flat on a table and use natural light if you can. Flash tends to wash out the text — turn it off if your phone gives you the option.

Driving licence

Just the front is fine — everything we need is on there.

V5C logbook

Send us the front page as a minimum. The document reference number at the top needs to be clearly visible.

If anything looks unclear, covered, or tampered with we’ll have to ask you to send it again — which holds up your order. It only takes a minute to check before you submit.

Still need help?

If you have any questions about which documents to provide, we’re happy to assist. Get in touch and we’ll reply usually within 2 hours during opening hours, always within 1 working day.

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