# How do I transfer a J plate?

Jersey registration numbers are the property of the Government of Jersey. You can request a number, retain one when a vehicle is sold or exported, or exchange plates with another owner through DVS, paying the fees published on gov.je. Confirm those fees before you go.

_Correct as of August 2026_

## Steps

1. **Understand who owns the number** — Registration numbers are the property of the Government of Jersey. The Inspector of Motor Traffic may allow the exchange or retention of numbers in certain circumstances.
2. **Request a specific number** — Buy the right to display a number first: £250 for 5 or 6 digits, or £3,500 for 4 digits. There is a further fee to assign it to a vehicle: £115.60 if the vehicle is already registered in Jersey, or £37.70 if the vehicle is being registered. The number you want may not be available. Fees as listed on gov.je; confirm before you go.
3. **Retain a number** — You can retain a number when a vehicle is permanently exported, scrapped or sold. As the registered owner the fee is £115.60 per 6-month period. If the number is granted to a different person, the initial retention fee is £133.90. Complete form VRD28 and the original VRD1 for the vehicle, then send them to DVS with payment.
4. **Exchange numbers with another owner** — Both registered owners complete a VRD28 and take the forms together to DVS with the original VRD1 for each vehicle, and pay £231.20.
5. **How to pay** — Pay by card, cash or cheque payable to the Treasurer of the States. Do not send cash in the post.

## Sources

- [Keeping, exchanging or requesting vehicle registration numbers (gov.je)](https://www.gov.je/Travel/Motoring/BuyingSellingVehicle/Pages/RegistrationNumbers.aspx)

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