Swapping Number Plates Question
so I want to put a change my existing number plate (with plate sticker) for a personalized one.
No rush, but trying to work out the best way to do this.
So
1: the existing plate has say (6 months of sticker left on it)
When I go to the vehicle center to get a new plate, what happens to the existing sticker on it?
* will I have to pay for a new sticker and wait for a refund to come through for the remainder?
* will they replace the sticker giving me a 6 month ending date?
If I am in the parking lot and remove the license plate to take to return it, could I get a ticket for not displaying a number plate/sticker?
(is it best to go in another car)
Would I be best to wait till I have to renew my sticker and get the new plate at the same time
When changing the plate do I have to do any other paperwork?
Do I have to notify anyone ?
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On getting a personalize plate has anyone had any experience of it?
I think you can't find out in advance if a plate is being used, but on the form you give them 3 choices that you want ?
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Is it against forum rules or illegal to ask maybe someone in LEO can check for me offline if a personalized plate is in use;
(if I have a list of 3, just to save me some time) OR is there a website with known used plates
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p.s. I do NOT want to break any laws, get into trouble OR get anyone else into trouble.
In the UK, I can go to the DVLA and search for plates to buy, don't think you can do that here
thankxs again