1. Valid identity documents are:
» driving licence, whether or not issued in the United Kingdom (UK) (with or without a photo)
» a bill from your electricity, gas or water supplier, a landline telephone bill, a council tax bill or rates bill in Northern Ireland (issued within the last six months)
» a bank or building society statement (issued within the last six months)
» a passport, whether or not issued in the UK
» a national identity card issued by the government of a state or territory other than the UK
» a debit or credit card issued by a bank or building society
» a police warrant card
» an armed forces identity card
2. Valid entitlement documents are:
» vehicle registration certificate (V5C or V5CNI)
» new keeper supplement (V5C/2 or V5C/2NI)
» certificate of entitlement (V750 or V750NI) to a vehicle registration number
» retention document (V778) (not applicable in Northern Ireland)
» a renewal reminder for a tax disc or SORN (V11 or V11NI)
» temporary registration certificate (V379 or V379NI)
» a number plate authorisation certificate (V948) with an official stamp from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) or Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA)
» a letter of authorisation from a fleet operator (including lease or hire company) - the letter must quote the document reference number from the registration certificate
The purchaser of a plate does not have to be the registered keeper.