Service unavailable - Request a vehicle registration number
We're sorry for the inconvenience, but our ‘Request a Vehicle Registration Number’ service will be temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance.
The service will be offline from 5pm on Friday, 17 May 2024 and is expected to resume by 11am on Monday, 20 May 2024.
During this time, you will not be able to request a vehicle registration number. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to improve our services.
Who owns registration numbers
Registration numbers are the property of the Government of Jersey.
However, the Inspector of Motor Traffic may allow the exchange or retention of registration numbers in certain circumstances.
Keep a registration number
Registration numbers can be retained at anytime, including when the vehicle is being:
- permanently exported
- scrapped
- sold
As the registered owner of a vehicle you can retain the use of a registration number for £104 per 6 month period.
If the registration number is granted to a different person, the initial retention fee is £120.50.
To keep your registration number you need to:
- complete the
application for the exchange, retention, change or withdrawal of a motor vehicle registration mark (VRD28)
- complete the vehicle's original registration document (VRD1)
- pay the fee
Send your completed documents to Driver and Vehicle Standards (DVS).
You can pay by card, cash or cheque (payable to the Treasurer of the States). Do not send cash in the post.
Application for the exchange, retention, change or withdrawal of a motor vehicle registration mark
Exchange registration numbers
To exchange registration numbers both registered owners will have to complete the application for the exchange, retention, change or withdrawal of a motor vehicle registration mark (VRD28).
Application for the exchange, retention, change or withdrawal of a motor vehicle registration mark
They'll need to deliver the completed form together to DVS with the vehicles' original registration documents (VRD1) and pay £208.
You can pay by card, cash or cheque (payable to the Treasurer of the States).
Guide to Jersey registration plates
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