What to do if your Number Plate Is Lost or Stolen

Number plate theft and loss are growing concerns in the UK, with stolen plates often being used for criminal activities, such as clonning, toll evasion, ULEZ evasion and Fuel theft. It is important to act quickly to avoid potential and finacial consequences.

Out guide outlines the necessary steps to take if your number plate is lost or stolen, including how to report it, replace it and protect yourself from fraud.

According to police date, more than 25,000 are reported stolen each year in the UK. Criminals often use stolen plates for Cloning where a stolen or unregistered vehcile is gievn the identity of a legally registered car to avoid detection.

Common crimes invloving stolen plates include:-

Car Cloning

Avoid toll charges and speeding fines

Fuel Theft, Criminals steal fuel and drive off with out paying with false number plates, The plates could be yours!

If a number plate is stolen, report it to the Police as soon as possible either by calling 101 or reporting it online via the local police force's website.

Important steps;-

Request a crime reference number, which may be needed for insurance claims or to prove that your vehicle was not used in a fraud or a theft, always have your crime reference number to hand for peace of mind.

Order a replacment number plate

A replacement number plate can only be purchased from a DVLA-registered supplier, this ensures UK regulations are fully compliant.

To order a replacement, the following documents are required.

Vehicle Logbook (V5C) or a V%C/2 green slip. Also, proof of identity, Passport or driving licence.

A List of Registered number plate suppliers can be found @ DVLA Approved Suppliers

If you are local to Croxley Car Centre, we are approved to supply Number Plates.