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What flags are allowed on my plates?

The DVLA allows the Union Flag or national identifiers such as “ENG, GB, SCO, WAL or UK”.  There is also a Green Flash for fully Electric Vehicles (EV’s). 

The GB-European Union flag identifiers are no longer valid after Brexit. If you drive in Europe, you can now have the UK Union flag option plates to avoid having to display a “UK” sticker on your vehicle.  Note: Football team emblems/crests, religious symbols and any other countries flags are not permitted on any plates in the United Kingdom. These are not legal.

Other Frequently Asked Questions

How can I buy a personalised or private number plate?
I’ve bought a number plate, what do I own?
What happens to the existing registration number?
What happens to my registration when I decide to sell my vehicle?
Do I need a vehicle to buy a number plate?
Can I buy a registration in someone else’s name?
Can CarReg transfer registrations between cars for me?
What happens if you do not wish to assign the registration number yet?
What if I want my new number plate supplied on retention?
Can I buy a registration number and pay the transfer fee later?
What if my vehicle documents are at the DVLA at the time of purchase?
What happens to my payment if I change my mind before the transfer?
Does the registration price include a vehicle?
Are personalised registrations good investments?
What happens if CarReg are unable to supply the registration ordered?
When can I use my new number plates?
How do I know if the number plate I’m buying is genuine?
Does the recipient vehicle need to be inspected by the authorities?
How long does the registration transfer process take?
What happens if vehicle tax renewal is required whilst the transfer is being processed?
Is it possible to buy a new registration for a vehicle registered with a “Q” mark?
Does a registration have to be kept on a vehicle for any specific time period before it can be transferred again?
If selling a registration, how long does it take?
How do you fit the actual number plates?
Is CarReg Trustworthy?
Can I buy just one number plate from you?
Are 3D and 4D plates legal?
What is the difference between private & personalised number plates?
Do you have to retain the existing reg?
Why is there an extra £80 fee?
Why do you have to pay a transfer fee if you are not transferring yet?
Can I buy just the number plates?
Do I have to display yellow (rear) and white (front) number plates? I've seen vehicles with black plates and silver letters.
Is it legal to only display a rear number plate on sports cars (like a Ferraris) where fitting a front plate is difficult?
Where can I get a free valuation for my car registration or number plate?
How do I sell a number plate?
Does CarReg offer reg transfers, even if I do not buy the number plate from you?
Does the DVLA buy & sell personalised or private number plates?
Can I put a newer-age registration on an older vehicle?
Can I buy a private plate if I live outside the UK?
What is the procedure to buy a private or personalised number plate?
Can a company buy and hold a number plate?
Can I change or add a nominee later?
What's the difference between V5C, V750, V778 and EV948 ?
How long is certificate valid for and can you renew it?
Can I transfer a plate whilst the vehicle is SORN?
Can I transfer a reg between Northern Ireland and Great Britain?
I've lost of V750/V778 Certificate - What should I do?
My number plates were stolen – what should I do?
What flags are allowed on my plates?
Are tinted, carbon or coloured characters allowed?
Who can legally make number plates and what ID do you need?
Can I use black and silver plates on my classic car?
Are green flashes (zero-emission) allowed?
Will 3D or 4D plates pass MOT and ANPR?
How do you value a number plate?
What's the difference between brokerage and immediate purchase?
Why do I pay VAT on private plates?
Do I need to tell my insurer after fitting new plates?
Do trailers need their own number plate?
Can I assign a registration to more than one vehicle?
My online assignment failed – what should I do?
What is the best website to buy a number plate?
Where is the best place to buy a private number plate?
Who Is The Most Trusted Dealer In The UK?
Where can I buy a personalised number plate safely?
Why Choose CarReg To Buy A Number Plate?
What does the advertised price include?
Can I buy a number plate cheaper from the DVLA or anywhere else?

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