Registering one of our scooters with the DVLA to make it road legal

Registering one of our scooters with the DVLA (to get a number plate and make it road legal) is relatively simple. We outline the steps below!

1. Check that your scooter is road legal

If the scooter can be registered, it will be clearly labelled road legal in its title and on its product page. This means it meets the DVLA's requirements and comes with the required documents to register it.

2. Decide whether you want to do it yourself

We can register it for you and will only charge you the fees the DVLA charges us (usually £55). We will also get the number plate made and attached for free. However, if we do not have any pre-registered vehicles in stock, it can take some time, with the DVLA taking up to six weeks to register a new vehicle.

3. If you do register the vehicle yourself, you will need to send the DVLA the following documents

You will need to supply the following:

• Filled-in versions of the V55/4 and V267 forms. The language on the V55/4 form is unclear, so use the second document on the same link, which explains how to fill it in. Most of the information required for the V55/4 is on your EU Certificate of Conformity.
• Original EU Certificate of Conformity (comes with your scooter)
• A photocopy of your driving licence (other proofs of name and address also acceptable, see here for details)
• £55 registration fee (needs to be either a cheque or postal order)
• Evidence showing the date the vehicle was collected, usually either invoice or shipping information from your order (ideally both)

Because scooter manufacturers do not register the scooters in the country of manufacture, you cannot supply the original foreign registration certificate. This means you get a Q or QNI registration plate rather than a plate showing the year of manufacture. 

You will also need proof of insurance if you have registered the scooter to a Northern Ireland address.

Send the documents to DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1BA.

4. Wait...

The DVLA can take up to six weeks to send you a V5C (assuming they approve your application).

5. Lastly

Before you get on the road, you must get a number plate made up and attached (you can get a local garage to do this), and you will need to insure your scooter. If you are riding it on a CBT licence, you will also need to add learner plates.

Let us know if you need any help with this process!