Licence plates in Ireland
In Ireland a licence plate, a number plate and a reg plate are all the same thing: the road-legal plate showing your registration on the front and rear of your vehicle. Ours are printed on white reflective sheet to the official Irish specification, from €17 a plate, and posted the same working day.
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Last updated · Irish Car Plates, Ireland
Pricing, delivery times, county codes, the legal specification and answers to the common questions are all covered on our main Irish number plates page. Need a replacement for a cracked or faded plate? See replacement number plates.
Frequently asked
Is a licence plate the same as a number plate in Ireland?
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Yes. Licence plate, number plate and reg plate all describe the same thing in Ireland: the plate displaying your vehicle registration on the front and rear.
How much does an Irish licence plate cost?
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One plate is €17 and a front-and-rear pair is €29, plus €4.95 shipping. Extra plates are €12 each.
Do I need documents to buy licence plates in Ireland?
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No. Unlike the UK, Ireland does not require you to show a log book or proof of identity to buy replacement plates. You just need your registration.
How quickly will my plates arrive?
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Orders placed before 2pm are printed and posted the same working day and typically arrive in 1-2 working days by tracked post anywhere in Ireland.
Are the plates road legal and NCT ready?
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Yes. They are printed on white retroreflective sheet with black characters at the legal size and spacing, with the Irish county name and the EU band, to the official Irish specification.