What to do if your vehicle number plates are stolen

If your number plates are taken, it’s a crime.

Report it using our online form.

Getting new number plates

It’s illegal to drive without number plates.

You can buy replacements from a registered supplier. Find one near you at gov.uk. 

Someone else is using my number plates

Criminals sometimes steal or copy number plates to use on other vehicles. This is called cloning number plates. They do it to avoid fines or commit crimes without being traced.

You might not find out until you receive a fine or penalty notice you didn’t cause.

To learn what to do and how to report it, read our guide on cloned number plates.