The originalA clean, flat finish. Black printed lettering with nothing raised above the plate face.
Build your number plates
Front, rear or a pair. Choose the sizes and finish in the builder.
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Your plate. Your finish.
From clean printed lettering to a bolder, raised profile.
The original
Rounded & glossy3D Gel
02Raised black digits with a smooth, rounded gel face that catches the light.
Sharp & definedCrisp, raised acrylic lettering. Choose a 3mm or 5mm depth for a more pronounced profile.
Depth meets gloss4D Gel
04An acrylic base with a rounded gel top. A layered finish with a glossy face.
A different angle4D Retro
05Raised black digits with bevelled edges and an angular, faceted finish.
4D Acrylic / 3mm & 5mmA closer look
A little depth.
A big difference.
Sharp edges. A flat black face. Acrylic lettering brings a more defined profile to your registration.
Keep it subtle with 3mm, or see how 5mm looks on your car’s finishing touch.
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Enter your registration
Start with the registration you want to preview.
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Choose the details
Pick your finish, front and rear sizes, border and fixings.
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Look it over
Turn the preview, check both plates and save your design.
Useful before you choose
The details, explained.
Lettering01
2D, 3D or 4D?
See what changes between printed, gel, acrylic and Retro lettering.
Read guideSizes & shapes02Find the right fit
Compare standard, short and hex plates. Choose front and rear separately.
Read guideFitting03Choose your fixings
A closer look at sticky pads, screws and the plain plate holder.
Read guideBefore ordering04Documents explained
Understand the identity and registration entitlement checks for number plates.
Read guideCan I choose a different front and rear size?
Yes. Select a pair in the builder and use the separate front and rear size controls. For example, you can preview a shorter front with a standard rear. The builder checks the character limit for the sizes you choose.
Can I build just one plate?
Yes. Choose Front for a white plate, Rear for a yellow plate, or Front & Rear for a pair. Motorbike plates use the rear plate options.
Can I change the spacing?
Road Legal mode applies standard spacing to recognised registration formats and displays the supplier markings. Show Plates mode keeps the spaces you type and omits those markings. Display designs must not be used on the road unless they meet the applicable requirements.
Do you sell registration numbers?
This website lets you design physical number plates for a registration you are entitled to use. It does not offer registration numbers for sale.
The Plateforged journal
Latest news
Plate guides and practical advice from Plateforged.
Plate finishes3D Gel or 4D Acrylic: which finish is yours?
Rounded gloss or a sharply defined edge? Here’s what to look for when comparing the two finishes.
Read moreSizes & shapesShort front, standard rear? Build the pair your way.
Your front and rear don’t have to use the same size. Here’s how to plan a pair that fits your registration.
Read more
Fitting adviceSticky pads, screws or a holder?
A quick guide to the fixing choices in the builder, and what to check before fitting a new plate.
Read moreMake it yours