Short Number Plates

Short number plates reduce excess blank space for a cleaner, more tailored fit where the registration allows it.

Ideal where your registration allows a shorter legal plate format.

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DVLA Compliant
BS AU 145e Materials
Free Fitting Kit
Fast UK Dispatch

Why choose short plates?

Cleaner look

Removes unnecessary blank space for a sharper, more premium appearance.

Ideal for shorter registrations

Works best where the registration allows a shorter plate without wasted blank space.

Fully road legal

Built to full DVLA and BS AU 145e standards with correct spacing, margins and materials as standard.

Choose your short plate size

Select the correct size for your registration before choosing your style. If you want a broader comparison first, see our number plate sizes guide or compare all short plates in one place.

18 Inch Plates

Best for most 7 character registrations without a badge.

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17 Inch Plates

Best for most 6 character registrations with no space or badge.

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16 Inch Plates

Best for most 6 character registrations without a badge.

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13 Inch Plates

Best for most 5 character registrations without a badge.

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Styles available for short plates

Choose your finish and build a short plate that fits properly from the start.

2D Printed Plates

2D Printed Plates

Clean, classic design. Fully road legal and timeless.

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3D Gel Plates

3D Gel Plates

Gloss gel characters with a smooth, raised premium finish.

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4D Acrylic Plates

4D Acrylic Plates

Sharp laser-cut lettering for a bold, high-impact look.

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4D Ghost Plates

4D Ghost Plates

Layered acrylic styling for a subtle, stealth finish.

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Useful pages before you build

Once you know your short plate format, these pages help you compare finishes, check legality and move into the builder with confidence.

Compare plate finishes

Explore road legal styles that work well with short plates before you choose your final look.

2D printed plates 3D gel plates 4D acrylic plates 4D bevelled edge plates 4D ghost plates 4D obsidian plates

Hex plates and shaped sizes

Compare short plates with hex formats if you want a more distinctive shaped finish for a shorter registration.

Hex plates 7 digit hex plates 6 digit hex plates 5 digit hex plates Number plate sizes

Legal and ordering guidance

Check the rules, required documents and support pages before placing your order.

Road legal plates Number plate law explained What makes a plate illegal? Documents required Help Centre FAQs

Road legal compliance

All short number plates are manufactured in line with UK road legal standards where spacing, margins and components meet DVLA requirements. Proof of identity and entitlement is required before production. You can also read more in our road legal plates guide and number plate law explained page.

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