Licence plates in Ireland
In Ireland "licence plate", "number plate" and "reg plate" all mean the same thing: the road-legal plate showing your registration front and rear. It must be black characters on white retroreflective sheet, 520mm × 110mm for a standard car, with the county name in Irish and the EU band. Ours cost from €16.99 single and are posted the same working day.
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 €16.99 a plate, and posted the same working day.
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 €16.99 and a front-and-rear pair is €28.99, with delivery shown separately at checkout. Extra plates are €12.00 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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Order before 4pm Monday to Friday and it's posted the same day by tracked post. You'll get a tracking link by email.
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.
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