Oversized plates
Oversized Number Plates from £17.45 per plate
Oversized rear number plates for vehicles whose rear plate recess is larger than a standard plate. Each is made to order.
- DVLA-registered supplier(RNPS 75449)
- Royal Mail deliveryUK-wide
- Ilford collection availableReady within 3 hours
- Order by 2pm Mon–FriSame-day dispatch aim
Replacement plates
Replacing an Oversized Rear Plate
Need to replace a damaged, lost or worn oversized plate? We make like-for-like replacements in the correct legal format, using the same high-quality oversized-plate finish from our range.
Cracked, faded or delaminated
Order a replacement in the same size. If it's one of ours and you think it's a manufacturing fault, contact us and we'll assess it.
Lost or stolen
If your plate was stolen, tell the police first, then order a replacement.
Rear only — and your front plate
You can order a single rear plate. If you're not sure what fits at the front, contact us before ordering.
Printed, 3D, 4D or another finish
Every style we make comes in this format: printed, 3D gel, 4D acrylic, 5D, Ghost or Bevel. You can change the finish without telling the DVLA, as long as the registration itself isn't changing.
Know the difference
Oversized Plate, Not Oversized Characters
An oversized plate has a larger blank. The characters are not made larger: their size, stroke and spacing follow the rules that apply to your vehicle and plate. The extra plate area is simply plate.
A common standard car-plate size is 520mm × 111mm; the builder shows the oversized rear sizes offered for your registration — currently 533mm × 152mm.
Comparison
Oversized vs Standard Number Plates — Which Fits?
Oversized
533mm × 152mm.
From£17.45
- Size
- 533mm × 152mm
- Fits
- Larger rear recesses
- Plate
- Rear only
Standard
520mm × 111mm.
From£12.45
- Size
- 520mm × 111mm
- Fits
- Most rear recesses
- Plate
- Front or rear
Sizes and options
Measure Your Rear Plate Recess
Measure the width and height of the recess where the rear plate sits, check that the plate would sit flat without covering trim, lights or sensors, and compare with the sizes in the builder. If yours falls between sizes, contact us before ordering.
Oversized Rear
533mm × 152mm, rear only. Your front plate is made at the standard 520mm × 111mm, or a short size if your registration suits one.
Motorcycle Options
Oversized plates are a car and van size; for motorcycles the builder shows the formats offered for your registration.
Measuring for a Replacement
Please don't trim a plate to make it fit: trimming can remove required margins and markings.
Legal information
Are Oversized Number Plates Legal in the UK?
Yes, when made correctly: solid black characters at the legal size and spacing, on the correct reflective background, with the required supplier and British Standard markings. A larger plate doesn't change the character rules — the characters aren't enlarged to fill it.
This covers how the plate must be made and displayed. It’s a separate question from what a DVSA MOT tester checks — whether the characters are correctly formed, evenly spaced, secure and not obscured.
- Charles Wright Typeface
- Legal Size and Spacing
- Correct Reflective Background
- Supplier Markings (British Standard)
How to order
How to Order Oversized Number Plates Online
Enter your registration, choose front, rear or a pair, and preview
your plate before you buy.
Enter Your
RegistrationType your number plate into our builder to see the available options.
Choose Plate
OptionsSelect front, rear or a pair and choose your preferred style and size (where available).
Preview Your Plate
See a live preview of your oversized number plate with your chosen options.
Add to Basket
and CheckoutOnce you’re happy with your plate, add to basket and complete your order.
Documents
Documents You'll Need
To order number plates, we need to verify your identity and that you’re entitled
to use the registration number. You can provide the following documents.
Proof of Your Name and Address
Driving licence; utility, Council Tax or rates bill or bank/building society statement from the last 6 months; or national identity card. A passport or bank card proves your name only.
- Driving Licence
- Utility Bill
- Council Tax Bill
- Bank Statement
- National Identity Card
Proof You Can Use the Registration
Your V5C logbook or its green new-keeper slip, a V750 certificate of entitlement, a V778 retention certificate, a V11 tax reminder showing the registration, a V379 temporary registration certificate, a stamped V948 (physical authorisation) or an electronic eV948 confirmation, or a letter from a fleet or lease company quoting your V5C document reference number.
Delivery and collection
Oversized Plate Delivery and Collection
Standard Royal Mail First Class delivery is £3 on orders under £15 and free on orders of £15 or more. Upgrade to Royal Mail Tracked 24 for an additional £2. If your order and document checks are complete before 2pm on a working weekday we aim to dispatch that day. Delivery times are Royal Mail's aims, not guarantees. We deliver by Royal Mail to addresses in Great Britain; if your address is in Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man, please contact us before ordering.
Royal Mail First Class
Standard delivery with Royal Mail’s next-working-day aim (including Saturday).
- Standard
(Free over £15) - Next-working-day
aim (Mon–Sat)
Royal Mail Tracked 24
Add Royal Mail Tracked 24 for £2 at checkout for extra peace of mind.
- Tracked 24
(+£2) - Order before 2pm
(Mon–Fri)
Ilford Collection
Collect from Castleview Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3QF.
Message us on WhatsApp to confirm same-day availability before you travel.
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Caring for Your Oversized Plates and Warranty Support
New orders carry a manufacturing-defect warranty that follows the finish you choose: 6 months for Standard, 3D Gel and 4D, and 12 months for 5D, Ghost and Bevel, from the delivery or collection date, in addition to your statutory rights. A warranty covers manufacturing defects; it is not a statement that a product is approved for road use.
Clean Gently
Wash with car shampoo and a soft cloth.
Avoid Scratching
Do not scrape ice or dirt off the plate with anything hard.
Warranty Support
If you think a plate we made has a manufacturing fault, contact us and we’ll assess it.
Guides
Helpful Guides and Information
Answering the most common questions and helping you choose the right number plate for your vehicle.
FAQs
Oversized Number Plate Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about our oversized number plates.
No. Characters keep the size the regulations require; the extra size is the plate.
Measure your rear plate recess and compare with the builder. If you're not sure, contact us before ordering. Contact us
The builder shows which finishes are available for this size and their prices for your registration.
Ready within 3 hours (contact us via WhatsApp to confirm same-day collection). Please confirm before travelling.
The oversized size is for the rear. If you're not sure what fits at the front, contact us before ordering.
An oversized rear is £5 more than the same style at standard size. In Standard that's £17.45 for the rear, or £29.95 with a standard front.
Ready to order
Order Your Oversized Number Plates
Enter your registration, choose your options, and preview your oversized number plates before you buy.
- Fast DispatchOrder before 2pm
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