A smarter way to find private plates.

Plate Base is an independent UK comparison service for private number plates. We aggregate listings from DVLA auctions and trusted dealers, then apply a smart matching engine so you get more than just literal text matches.

Our scoring model recognises visual swaps (0/O, 1/I, 5/S), phonetic equivalents, initials patterns and clever alternatives — so a search for "JOHN" surfaces both J0HN 1 and JON 1Y.

We never sell registrations directly. We point you to the dealer with the best price and let you complete the purchase through them. Some links may earn us a small commission at no extra cost to you.