DVLA Certificate of Entitlement (V750): What It Is and How to Use It in 2026
A DVLA Certificate of Entitlement (V750) proves your right to assign a personalised registration number to a vehicle. You receive one when you buy a private registration from the DVLA that hasn't been assigned to a vehicle yet.
A V750 is valid for 10 years and can be renewed free of charge for another 10 years. It is not proof of vehicle ownership and is different from a V5C logbook.
Table of Contents
- What Is a DVLA Certificate of Entitlement?
- How to Assign a Personalised Registration Using a V750
- How Long Is a V750 Valid?
- How to Renew or Replace a V750
- V750 vs V778 vs V5C vs V62
- What If You Need a Replacement V5C Instead?
- Frequently Asked Questions
What Is a DVLA Certificate of Entitlement?
A V750 is issued when you purchase a personalised registration from DVLA. It confirms that you have the right to assign that registration number to an eligible vehicle.
You do not have to assign the registration immediately. You can keep it on a valid V750 until you are ready to use it.
A V750 does not establish ownership of a vehicle or replace its registration certificate (V5C).
How to Assign a Personalised Registration Using a V750
You can assign a personalised registration online or by post.
To apply online, you will need:
- Your V750 certificate details.
- The vehicle's V5C logbook.
The vehicle must meet DVLA's eligibility requirements. For example, you cannot assign a registration that makes a vehicle appear newer than it is.
Assigning a registration is free, and online applications are normally processed immediately if DVLA does not need to inspect the vehicle.
If you have recently bought a used vehicle, wait until DVLA has issued the V5C in your name before applying.
For postal applications, DVLA requires the completed V750 and the vehicle's V5C. Its guidance also allows a green new keeper slip with a completed V62 in specified circumstances.
After the registration is assigned, DVLA issues a new V5C. You must fit the new number plates before driving and inform your insurer of the change.
How Long Is a V750 Valid?
A V750 Certificate of Entitlement is valid for 10 years.
If you have not assigned the registration to a vehicle before the certificate expires, you can renew it for another 10 years without paying a fee.
Check the expiry date on your certificate. DVLA must receive your renewal application on or before that date.
Important
If your V750 expires before DVLA receives your renewal application, you lose the right to the registration. DVLA states that expired V750 entitlements cannot be renewed.
How to Renew or Replace a V750
Renew Your V750
You can apply to renew a V750 during the 28 days before its expiry date.
If you purchased the registration directly from DVLA, you can normally renew it through your DVLA Personalised Registrations account.
Alternatively, complete the renewal section of your V750 and send it to DVLA at the address on the form.
Renewal is free.
Replace a Lost or Stolen V750
You can request a replacement if the certificate has not expired and you are the person entitled to use the registration.
If you bought the registration directly from DVLA, you may be able to request a replacement through your online account.
Otherwise, you can write to:
Swansea
SA99 1DS
DVLA says a replacement V750 or V778 requested by post normally takes around three to four weeks to arrive.
V750 vs V778 vs V5C vs V62
These documents have different purposes.
| Document | What It Is | When You Need It |
|---|---|---|
| V750 | Certificate of Entitlement | You have a personalised registration that has not yet been assigned to a vehicle |
| V778 | Retention document | You have taken a personalised registration off a vehicle to keep or assign later |
| V5C | Vehicle registration certificate (logbook) | You need the vehicle's registered keeper and registration details |
| V62 | Application for a V5C | You need to apply for a V5C by post |
A V750 or V778 establishes entitlement to a registration number. A V5C records the registered keeper and vehicle details, but is not proof of legal ownership.
What If You Need a Replacement V5C Instead?
If your problem concerns a missing vehicle logbook rather than a personalised registration, you may need a replacement V5C.
The correct route depends on your circumstances:
- Lost or damaged V5C, with no changes needed: Check whether you can request a replacement online.
- Bought a vehicle without a V5C: Follow the GOV.UK postal application guidance.
- Need to use form V62: Download the official form, complete it and send it to DVLA.
Need Help with a V62 Application?
If you need to apply using form V62, CarForms lets you complete your details online without printing and posting the paperwork yourself.
The service costs £49.95, including the standard £25 DVLA fee, application preparation and postage.
CarForms handles the submission process, but DVLA remains responsible for reviewing the application and issuing the V5C. CarForms cannot guarantee a faster DVLA turnaround.
Need Help with Your V62 Application?
Complete your details online and let CarForms handle the printing, DVLA fee and postage for £49.95.
Start Your V62 Application →You can also apply directly to DVLA using the official V62 form. The DVLA fee may be waived in certain circumstances, including where you submit the correct green new keeper slip.
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Sources
The information in this article is based on official DVLA guidance and UK government publications.
→ Private (Personalised) Number Plates — GOV.UK
→ Buy a Private Number — GOV.UK
→ Assign a Private Number to a Vehicle — GOV.UK
→ Renew or Replace Your Private Number — GOV.UK
→ DVLA Personalised Registrations — Official Renewal Guidance
→ Get a Vehicle Log Book (V5C) — GOV.UK
→ Get a Vehicle Log Book: If You Cannot Apply Online — GOV.UK
→ Apply for a Vehicle Registration Certificate (V62) — GOV.UK
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