Our standard number plates, including 3D and 4D options, fully comply with DVLA regulations and are legal for use on UK roads. They adhere to all required standards for font, spacing, and reflective materials.
Yes, as long as the plates comply with DVLA guidelines, which ours do. This includes the correct font, character size, and reflective material. Our 3D gel and 4D plates are specifically designed to meet these standards, ensuring they are road legal.
You can effortlessly customise your number plates using our online Number Plate Builder. Simply enter your registration number, select your preferred style (Standard, 3D Gel, or 4D laser cut), choose the plate size, and add borders or badges. A preview of your design will be available before you proceed with your order.
We begin processing your order promptly upon receipt. Under normal conditions, number plates are dispatched either the same day or the next working day. Delivery times may vary based on your location, but the majority of customers receive their plates within 2-3 working days.
We use premium quality acrylic for all our number plates, ensuring durability, UV resistance, and weatherproof performance. Our 3D gel and 4D plates are crafted with high grade materials for the raised characters, delivering a long-lasting and visually impressive finish.
Yes, our Number Plate Maker offers a wide selection of national flags to choose from.
Yes, all our 3D and 4D number plate styles come with a 12 month warranty, as we are confident in the quality of the materials used in their manufacturing.
No, this is not road legal. By law, the small text at the bottom of your number plates must include the details of the supplier, the manufacturer of the materials, and the British Standard to which they confirm.
We strive to create flawless number plates with every order and have a quality control process in place to ensure each plate is inspected before dispatch. However, please note that as a handmade, custom product, there may be the occasional minor imperfection, although such instances are extremely rare.
Please view our “Valid Documents” page to see which ID documents are suitable – you can find this page here.
Yes, we sell shortened number plates.
In addition to our standard 20-inch plates, we also offer 18-inch plates for up to 7 characters, 16-inch plates for up to 6 characters, and 14-inch plates for up to 5 characters.
Please see our plate builder for more information.
As our number plates are custom made to your specifications, we are unable to accept returns or exchanges unless there is a manufacturing defect or error. We recommend double checking your design and details before finalising your order.
Yes, we offer a variety of number plates specifically designed for motorcycles, available in different sizes to accommodate various bike models. These plates are fully customisable and road legal.
Our number plates are simple to install. We offer the option to include a fixing kit with your order, which typically contains screws and caps. Alternatively, you can opt for adhesive pads for a drill free installation.
Yes, we are registered and have been since the establishment of the Register of Number Plate Suppliers (RNPS) on 4th April, 2025. Our registration number is 72922.
Misplacing or misrepresenting the digits on number plates is an offence under the Road Vehicles (Registration & Licensing) Regulations 1971. Regardless of how you input the spacing in your order, we will adjust the digits to comply with legal requirements. The plates you receive will be dispatched with the correct and legally required spacing.
To mis-space or misrepresent the digits on number plates is an offence under the Road Vehicles (Registration & Licensing) Regulations 1971. Regardless of how you enter the spacing in your order, we will space the digits legally and the plate/s you order will be despatched with the correct & legal spacing of digits.
Shortened plates by Utopia Plates are a unique product – they are all made to a custom size, unlike the one-size-fits-all approach used by most of our competitors. We shorten the plates, leaving a 16mm margin on all edges, producing a perfectly even appearance. You have the option of requesting a specific length for your plates; for example, you may want shortened plates but still need to cover screw holes in your bumper. This requirement can be requested by contacting us after placing your order. Legally, the minimum margin for the number plates must be 11mm.
No, we only sell physical number plates; we do not offer registration entitlement.
Please see the DVLA’s website to purchase a personalised registration.
What documents do I need to submit?
As a DVLA registered number plate suppler, it is our responsibility to check your legal entitlement to the registration you are asking us to manufacture. You will need to provide 2 document reference numbers that prove your name & address, and entitlement to the registration. These reference numbers must be traceable to you (the consumer) and can be obtained from us by the police, the DVLA or the DVSA without notice at any time for any reason. We are required by law to collect this information from you.
You can use the following to confirm your name and address:
1.driving licence, with or without a photo (doesn’t have to be issued in the UK)
2.utility bill, Council Tax or rates bill in Northern Ireland (from the last 6 months)
3.bank or building society statement (from the last 6 months)
4.national identity card (issued by the government of a state or territory other than the United Kingdom)
You can use the following to confirm your entitlement to the registration:
1.vehicle registration certificate (V5C)
2.new keeper slip (green slip)
3.a certificate of entitlement (V750) to the number
4.a retention document (V778)
5.a renewal reminder for vehicle tax or SORN (V11)
6.a temporary registration certificate (V379)
7.a number plate authorisation certificate (V948) with an official stamp from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
8.an electronic number plate authorisation certificate (eV948) or an electronic trailer number plate authorisation certificate (eV948/2)
9.UK trailer registration certificate (VTRC)
Driving License
V5C
V750
V778
Yes, our plates include these markings as required by UK law for plates used within the UK. Some may mistakenly believe these markings are for advertising purposes, but that is not the case. They are legally required, and without them, your car may fail its MOT.
The markings are only about 2.5mm high and, while readable, are small enough not to interfere with the plate’s design. These markings are mandatory on plates produced by UK-based companies for use in the UK, helping authorities in the fight against car cloning. If one of our plates is involved in a crime, the police can trace its origin and come to us to determine the purchaser.
The first priority is to notify the authorities immediately. This should include both the DVLA and the police, as it is important to inform both. By doing so, you alert the authorities that your number plates have been stolen and may potentially be used in criminal activity.
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