Short Number Plates

Name: Impressive quality and quick delivery. My new plates met all my expectations.
Rating: 5
Author: Joseph A. Calton

Plates Express provides premium short number plates designed for vehicles with fewer registration characters, offering a sleek, modern appearance while adhering to UK DVLA standards. Whether you’re upgrading your car’s look or need a plate for a smaller fitting area, we’ve got you covered.

Use our plate builder to create your own short plate today.

All You Need to Know About Short Number Plates

Our short number plates are specially designed for vehicles with shorter registration numbers, typically containing fewer characters than standard plates. Short plates are perfect for:

Enhancing your vehicle with a customised look
Fitting smaller spaces on sports cars, imported models, and motorcycles

Designed with durability in mind, our short plates maintain a balance between style and adherence to the law. Each plate adheres to strict DVLA regulations, ensuring compliance with character size, spacing, and material requirements.

Trust Our Road Legal Short Number Plates

Choose Plates Express for high quality, road-legal short number plates. Every road-legal plate we make meets with DVLA standards, ensuring quality and compliance. Order today for fast delivery, with same-day dispatch available.

Trusted by our customers, we’re proud to have a 4.2-star average rating on TrustPilot.

Trust Our Road Legal Short Number Plates img

What Our Customers
say about us?

Roger V. Vanmeter

Gel plates arrived sooner than expected. They look amazing on my car.

2026-02-12

Olivia

Fantastic!

2026-02-17

Jack

Top quality!

2026-02-03

Raymond R. Garrison

Rapid delivery!

2026-02-18

William Smith

Custom car plates were delivered swiftly. The ordering process was a breeze.

2026-02-07

Billy G. Minor

My new bike plates look splendid. The website made customization simple.

2026-02-06

Jose F Clancy

Custom-shaped number plates arrived swiftly and matched perfectly. Extremely satisfied.

2026-02-04

Mark T. Creel

Ordered custom plates, and they arrived in no time. The finish is perfect.

2026-02-09

Joseph A. Calton

Impressive quality and quick delivery. My new plates met all my expectations.

2026-02-20

Short Number Plates FAQ

Trusted in more than 100 countries and 4 million customers worldwide. Find answers to your most common questions below.

Are Short Number Plates Legal?

We manufacture our short plates to comply with all UK legal requirements set by the DVLA. This includes adhering to regulations for character size, spacing, materials, and reflectiveness.

Make sure to select ‘legal’ from the plates layout section in the builder at the top of the page.

What is a Short Registration Number?

Although the vast majority of registration plates in the UK feature 7 characters, there are some instances where a shorter number is legally permissible for certain vehicles, including:

Personalised Registration Plates: Shorter combinations purchased through the DVLA or private sellers.
Older Registration Formats: Pre-1973 ‘dateless number plates’ with fewer characters.
Imported Vehicles: Cars from countries like Japan or the US requiring smaller plates to fit their design.
Motorcycles and Smaller Vehicles: Plates tailored for compact vehicles.
Prestige or Vanity Plates: Exclusive shorter registrations for luxury or sports cars.

What Sizes of Short Plates Do You Offer?

Our short plates are available in the following sizes:

4 Characters: 287mm x 111mm
5 Characters: 348mm x 111mm
6 Characters: 409mm x 111mm
7 Characters: 470mm x 111mm

How Do I Order Short Number Plates?

It’s easy! Use our plate builder to design your short car number plates. Choose from various styles, including standard printed, 3D Gel, and 4D Laser options.

Starting from just £30 for a set of front and rear plates, our short number plates are a cost-effective way to showcase your individuality.

It’s Time to Order

Now is the perfect time to elevate your vehicle’s style with our Short Number Plates. Head to our Plate Builder and design your own short car number plates today!