Frequently Asked Questions: Ghost Plates
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Ghost Plates answers the most common questions about number plates, custom designs, fittings, delivery and legal requirements across London. Based in South East London and serving all London areas, we create premium 3D, 4D, gel, hex and custom‑sized plates for every vehicle. This page covers everything you need to know before ordering.
The fastest way to contact us is through WhatsApp. We respond quickly and operate 24 hours for fittings, orders and support. You can also reach us through our website contact form or Instagram.
WhatsApp message: click here to start a chat
Call: 07743 024514
Instagram: @ghost.platesltd
Email: ghostnumberplates@gmail.com
We are based in Lewisham in South East London and proudly serve all London areas, including East, West, North, Central and Greater London.
To order a road‑legal number plate, the DVLA requires two documents. This applies to every supplier in the UK, including Ghost Plates. You can send your documents to us instantly on WhatsApp for fast approval.
1. Proof of identity
Accepted forms include:
Driving license
Passport
Utility bill
Bank statement
National ID card
2. Proof you own the registration
You must show one of the following:
V5C logbook
V750 certificate of entitlement
V778 retention document
Lease or hire agreement
DVLA confirmation letter
eV5 digital logbook
These documents are required only for road‑legal plates. If you’re ordering show plates, custom designs, keychains, bike plates, or display plates, no documentation is needed.
Yes, Ghost Plates offers same‑day number plate production across London, with 24‑hour availability for urgent orders.
Yes, for a charge. We provide mobile fittings across all London areas. We can come to your home, workplace or roadside for fast, convenient installation.
No, Ghost Plates is a legitimate, DVLA‑compliant brand. We do not sell illegal plates, tinted plates or plates designed to avoid ANPR. All road‑legal plates meet DVLA standards.
You can design your plate using the contact form or message us on WhatsApp with your ideas. We can create any style, layout, size or finish, including designs not shown online.
We can still make it. Ghost Plates specialises in fully custom plates, including unique shapes, fonts, layouts and bespoke dimensions.
3D gel plates use raised gel resin characters with a glossy finish. 4D plates use laser‑cut acrylic characters for a sharper, more premium, block‑style look.
4D gel plates combine laser‑cut acrylic characters with a gel resin top layer, giving a deeper, more premium raised effect.
Hex plates are angled, hexagon‑shaped number plates that give a modern, aggressive look mostly popular on performance and modified cars.
Yes, 4D plates are legal as long as they meet DVLA rules:
black characters
correct spacing
reflective background
no tinted acrylic
correct markings (which we include)
You can view our customer reviews on Google, Instagram highlights and our website. We’re known for fast turnaround, premium quality and reliable service across London.
Yes, we create plates for business fleets, branding shoots, marketing campaigns and commercial vehicles.
Yes, we can make mini plates for kids’ electric cars, display stands, garages, gifts and props.