Putting A Private Plate On A Car AUDI A3 Hatchback (8V1, 8VK) (04.2012 - 10.2020)

Once the DVLA has processed your private plate transfer for your Audi A3, the next steps are a bit less glamorous but super important—yes, you need to both inform your insurer immediately and wait for your new V5C (logbook) to arrive showing the updated plate. Don’t drive off with the new plates on until you see the updated V5C or get confirmation from DVLA, otherwise you might confuse your insurer, the police, and those automatic cameras at every third petrol station.

Your insurer needs to have your registration change on file the moment it goes live. If you forget, you risk being technically uninsured, which can cause all sorts of fun with claim disputes and the occasional stop from the local fuzz—doesn’t matter if it’s just a plate change, it’s legally required.

DVLA will send out your new logbook (V5C) with the new plate info soon after the transfer—once you’ve got that, double-check all details and keep it safe for future reference. No need to pay a fee to update your insurer (unless they try for an admin charge you should definitely grumble about).

So, in order:
- Notify your insurer so your policy matches the new plate.
- Wait for your new V5C—then check it’s all correct.
- Update any personal paperwork (e.g. parking permits, etc.) with the new registration.

That’s it! You’re legal, covered, and ready to show off your new plates—just don’t forget to peel off any stickers from the old ones or you’ll be advertising something random at every traffic light.