Number plate probate
valuations only £49
HMRC-compliant valuation of number plates, delivered in 2-3 days
No visit required in most cases.
Send us your photos. Our expert valuers do the rest.
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What we can value
We provide specialist probate valuations for private number plates, cherished registrations and dateless number plates. Whether the estate includes a single personalised registration or several valuable plates, our valuers can assess their open market value for HMRC.
PLATES WE CAN VALUE FOR PROBATE
Dateless Registrations
The oldest and most prized marks, issued before 1963 with no age identifier — such as “A 1”, “AB 1” or “123 AB”. The short, single-letter and single-number combinations are the ones that command the highest prices at auction.
Suffix Registrations
Issued between 1963 and 1983, with a year letter at the end (for example “ABC 123A”). Value here tends to rest on the letters spelling a name or initials rather than the format itself.
Prefix Registrations
Issued between 1983 and 2001, with a year letter at the front (for example “A123 BCD”). Combinations that read as names or initials are the most sought-after.
Current (New Style) Registrations
The format used since September 2001: two letters, a two-digit age identifier and three letters (for example “AB51 CDE”). Most carry modest value, though a clever name or word combination can still attract a premium.
Northern Ireland Registrations
Dateless-style marks containing an “I” or a “Z” (such as “JIL 1” or “MAZ 1”). Often more affordable, they disguise a vehicle’s age and lend themselves well to names and initials, which keeps demand steady.
Name, Initial & Word Plates
Registrations that read as a first name, surname, set of initials or recognisable word. This is the single biggest driver of value across every format, with demand strongest for common names and popular single initials.
Single Numbers & Iconic Marks
The rarest and most valuable of all — single-digit numbers, single letters, and historically significant or celebrity-associated registrations. The number “1”, in any format, is the most coveted in the market.
Your probate valuation in 3 easy steps
Swift Values provides a simple, cost-effective way to meet your probate valuation obligations. Here’s how it works:
Send us the registration
Just tell us the registration mark and let us know whether it’s still on the vehicle or held on a retention certificate.
We value the registration
Our expert valuers assess the plate, drawing on decades of experience and current market demand, and will ask questions if more detail is needed.
Receive your HMRC compliant report
Typically delivered within 2-3 working days and prepared under Section 160 IHTA 1984 – ready to submit with confidence.
See exactly what you’ll receive
Every Swift Values report is a professionally formatted PDF, ready to submit with your probate application. It includes:
Fully illustrated PDF report
High-value item breakdown for IHT 400
Valuer notes to detail specifics
Section 160 compliance statement
Signed declaration for IHT400
Valuer bio
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Why executors choose
Swift Values for number plate valuations
A private number plate is one of the most overlooked assets in an estate. Executors often forget it entirely, or assume a personalised registration is worth far more than the open market will actually pay.
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What’s included in your number plate probate valuation?
Our £49 online valuation covers personalised and private registrations of all styles, including dateless, prefix, suffix and current-style plates.
If anything requires specialist input, we’ll tell you early and confirm any additional costs before proceeding. No surprises.
Service
Single plate
Price
£49
Ready to start your probate valuation?
Only £49. Delivered in 1-3 working days.
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