Letter styles
£64.99 per pair
Retro number plates with pyramid-cut black characters that slope to a central ridge, like classic pressed plates. Road legal, £64.99 a pair.
You’ll need proof of identity (for example a driving licence or a recent bank statement) and proof of entitlement to the registration (for example your V5C). A clear phone photo is fine. Send them after you order. What we accept
Free Royal Mail Tracked 48. Production starts once your documents are verified — typically dispatched within 1–2 working days of approval, and Royal Mail aims to deliver within two to three working days of dispatch.
Retro number plates use black acrylic characters cut to a pyramid profile. Instead of a flat top, each character face slopes inward from its edge to a central ridge, so the strokes catch the light along their peaks in the manner of the raised lettering on classic pressed plates.
Each character is 3mm high at its ridge and tapers to the plate at its outline, with no vertical edge. The sloped faces reflect light differently on each side of the ridge, so the registration reads with a highlighted and a shaded face from most angles.
Choose Retro if you want raised characters with a classic, sculpted look rather than the sharp vertical edges of a 4D plate. A Standard plate shows the faceted faces at their clearest, while Short and Hex change the outer proportions as well. The lettering finish can be selected independently for the front and rear.
Compare 3D Gel Resin for a smooth domed character, or 4D 3mm Acrylic for a flat-topped character of the same height.
Start from a matching standard pair at £64.99. Standard shape is included; Short adds £5 per plate and Hex adds £10. A printed black border is £1 per plate. Flags or a green flash are £2 per selected plate on Standard and Short.
Choose a single front, single rear or pair in the plate builder. Keep “Same as front” selected for matching options, or set the lettering, shape, flag and border separately for each side. The same registration appears on both plates.
Paramount Plates makes your physical plates to order. Free Royal Mail Tracked 48 delivery is included with plate orders. Production follows identity and registration entitlement checks; see accepted documents. Our 36-month manufacturing warranty applies under its published terms.
Legal requirement
To legally produce your number plates we’re required to verify your identity and entitlement to the registration. You can upload both after you order (a phone photo is fine); we’ll show you how.
Valid documentsAny one of 6: Utility bill (gas, electricity or water), Landline or home broadband bill, Bank or building society statement, and 3 more — see our Valid Documents page. Bills and statements must be dated within the last 6 months.
Any one of 9: Vehicle registration certificate (V5C or V5CNI), New keeper supplement (V5C/2 or V5C/2NI), Certificate of entitlement (V750 or V750NI), and 6 more — see our Valid Documents page.
A phone photo of your V5C logbook and your photocard driving licence, uploaded after you order. Just assigned a private registration online? The eV948 the DVLA gives you works too, but only for 3 working days.
FAQ
Anything we haven’t covered here is on the full FAQ page, or a phone call away.
All our number plates are fully recognised by the DVLA as road legal and manufactured to comply with BS AU 145e standards.
To comply with UK regulations, we’re required to verify your identity and entitlement before producing your plates. You can submit documents digitally via our upload page or by email — or post them to us if you prefer.
All plates come with a 36-month warranty covering any manufacturing defects, giving you lasting confidence in your purchase.
We exclusively produce DVLA-compliant number plates. We do not supply show plates — our focus is on quality, legality, and road-ready precision.
Built for durability from UV-resistant materials, and made to be pressure-washed: keep the lance moving and off the edges.
Our standard delivery, included free with all plate orders. Plates are typically dispatched within 1–2 working days once your documents are verified. Royal Mail aims to deliver within two to three working days of dispatch.
For faster delivery, upgrade at checkout for £2.99 per order. Plates are typically dispatched within 1–2 working days once your documents are verified. Royal Mail aims to deliver the next working day after dispatch.
We do not dispatch on Sundays or Bank Holidays. Both services include full tracking, and we’ll email your tracking number so you can follow your parcel.
Includes 10 industrial-strength adhesive pads — more than enough to securely mount both front and rear plates. Ideal for a sleek, drill-free finish.
Includes 4 durable screws with 2 white and 2 yellow screw caps to match your plate background for a neat, blended appearance.
We use only the highest quality, British-manufactured components in the production of every plate.
Every plate goes through a rigorous quality control process. Any materials that don’t pass inspection are immediately discarded.
Our mission is simple — help your vehicle stand out while delivering a product and experience you can be genuinely proud of.
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