Custom Show Plates

22,290 reviews
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A great place to buy number plates

Just what I wanted at a reasonable and delivered promptly.

Bill Weston, 2026-05-23
Great service and quality plates well…

Great service and quality plates well packaged and quick delivery

yvonne scott, 2026-05-21
Easy to use

Easy to use. Looks exactly as it depicted. Fast delivery.

Mr Carpenter, 2026-05-19
Great

Order processed quickly and efficiently. Cant fault the quality.

Darryl Coates, 2026-05-22

Make your vehicle a true one-of-a-kind with custom show plates.

We offer premium quality show plates you can customise however you like. Without the restrictions of road-legal plates, your car will feel uniquely yours. Whether you’re looking to give your vehicle the edge at shows or exhibitions, impress guests, or just admire your pride and joy, show plates will guarantee there’s no other car like yours.

Don’t let your car blend in – get your custom show plates today.

Transform your car with fully customisable show plates


Tired of your car going unnoticed at shows or fading into the background while stored in the garage?

Standard plates leave your car looking bland and forgettable, especially when you’re looking to stand out at exhibitions or impress visitors to your home. Custom plates are a step-up, but the standards they need to meet to be road legal mean they can never truly express your unique style.

Show plates give you complete creative freedom to craft designs that capture attention and make your car stand out when it’s not on the road.

Personalise your plates today and enjoy fast delivery.

We're constantly
expanding our collection,

so if you have a plate type in mind, reach out to us to discuss your requirements.

What are show plates?


Show plates are bespoke plates used for display purposes only. They’re not legal to use on the roads.


As show plates aren’t road legal, they don’t have to meet legal standards, and so are highly customisable.


They’re often used at car shows, exhibitions, or in private collections. They’re also popular as gifts or memorabilia, and look great on display at home.

What’s the difference between show plates and number plates?


The main difference between show plates and number plates is that number plates are used on the road, whereas show plates are for display purposes only. As a result, number plates must meet strict legal standards, while show plates don’t.


It’s illegal to display show plates on road going vehicles, as they don’t have a vehicle registration mark – the characters that track a vehicle’s ownership and registration.


However, they can be attached to vehicles at shows or when parked in the garage.

Why Choose Number 1 Plates?

We make personalising your show plates easy and affordable.

Can I buy motorcycle show plates?


Yes, we supply motorcycle show plates with a huge range of customisation options. The same rules apply: motorbike show plates are not road legal.


However, if it’s road legal plates you’re after for your motorcycle, take a look at our motorcycle plates.


What can my show plates look like?


A custom show plate offers more design flexibility than is possible with a road legal plate. It’s possible to customise UK show plates in a variety of ways, by choosing different registration layout, borders, fonts, badges, slogans and more.


You can let your imagination run wild when it comes to show car number plates, and you can even use our online number plate maker to get an extra insight into the vast selection of styles available to you. As you would expect from Number 1 Plates, all of our show car plates are made from the highest quality materials, using the same premium acrylic used in our road-legal plates.


Visit our show car plate builder to see the range of styles available. To purchase from our wide range of private registration plates, have a look at our private number plates page.


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Are show plates legal?


As we have previously outlined, show number plates are generally known as illegal number plates. If you’re looking for illegal reg plates then Number1Plates is not the place for you.


For your own safety, we recommend only purchasing from a registered number plate supplier with a history like ours. Many sites openly sell illegal plates without asking for ID or a valid DVLA document which shows the right to licence plates, clearly showing registration number. Care and attention must be given as a buyer as fines are often handed out, with no real grounds for a return to the illegal trader. This is why you should buy UK show number plates through Number1Plates.

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I need road legal number plates, can you help?


We offer 100% road legal plates for any vehicle, with a range of customisation options available. These include:



You’ll find model specific plates for a sleek, contoured fit.


We even offer personalised registration marks, from suffix number plates to cherished registrations. Perfect if you’re looking for that sentimental touch!


Many sites openly sell illegal plates without asking for ID or a valid DVLA document which shows the right to licence plates, clearly showing registration number. Make sure you buy your plates from a well known industry name, or you could face costly fines and legal trouble.


If you see a competitor offer something we don’t, get in touch – we’ll help find a solution so you can still benefit from the quality of our product and service.


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What Our Customers
Say About Us?

22,290 Trustpilot reviews

Rajesh P

Superb service

Superb service, 4D plates look brill. Delivery driver turned up late though, so 4 stars.

2026-05-23

Sarah Jane

Couldn't believe how good the shaped…

Couldn't believe how good the shaped plate looks on my Range Rover Sport. The curve is perfect and it sits flush on the bumper. Absolutely love it..

2026-05-23

Dave

Well made plates quickly delivered.

Ordered road legal and MOT compliant plates. Delivered quickly. Plates have been fitted to van now and appear well made. No issues to report and would have no hesitation recommending Number1Plates.

2026-05-23

E O

Communication was spot on!

Communication was spot on! Delivery was right on time despite me making a mistake with my order which was rectified within the timeframe & did not affect delivery timing. Plate is just how I imagined, would definitely recommend!

2026-05-23

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