Retain a Registration Number
Visit the link below to apply online to retain a registration number from a vehicle.
https://www.gov.uk/keep-registration-number
If you would prefer to post an application to retain a registration number to DVLA you will need to print a V317 form:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-to-transfer-or-retain-a-vehicle-registration-number
Note: The above link will take you to an external website. Whilst we make every effort to ensure this link is accurate, up to date and relevant, we are unable to take responsibility for pages maintained by external providers