Reg numbers on retention.

R0B · 10-22-2017, 11:09 AM

I have a private reg that I haven't used for about 2 years. I've not paid or been issued a bill to keep it on retention.

Am I in hock to the DVLA? If I want to use it again will they charge me? Or have I lost it?

TodmordenLad · 10-22-2017, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Robbo

I have a private reg that I haven't used for about 2 years. I've not paid or been issued a bill to keep it on retention.

Am I in hock to the DVLA? If I want to use it again will they charge me? Or have I lost it?

I think you have to pay £80 to reclaim/use it from memory

philiper1 · 10-22-2017, 11:48 AM

I have one on retention and I am sure it is valid for 10 years!

Jeff123 · 10-22-2017, 11:54 AM

You can keep it on retention for various numbers of years. If in doubt, phone the DVLA, its quick to get through and they are really helpful.

MarkG_M5Comp · 10-22-2017, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Lobb

It's valid for ten years

Yep, just bought another reg today - 10 year validity and you can renew just before it expires.

Archer-s · 10-22-2017, 01:12 PM

10yrs is more recent, use to be 2yrs, check yours just in case, the certificate should have all the relevant dates, I had one with 2yrs, they upgraded it to 10 for free, but that was 1yr ago

Broncho · 10-22-2017, 01:22 PM

I thought you had to pay £80 per year to keep it on retention, I'm sure I used to get a reminder and a bill every year?

R0B · 10-22-2017, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Broncho

I thought you had to pay £80 per year to keep it on retention, I'm sure I used to get a reminder and a bill every year?

That's what I thought, £80 per year.

robbiep · 10-22-2017, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Robbo

That's what I thought, £80 per year.

You used to. The retention certificate is now valid for 10 years.

To the OP : I'd suggest you get in touch with DVLA cherished numbers Dept directly, when I've had to contact them on the phone in the past they've been very helpful.

Broncho · 10-22-2017, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by robbiep

You used to. The retention certificate is now valid for 10 years.

Everyday is a school day.

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