Private Reg Numbers.

[gsr600]

I know you can transfer & retain these, BUT - my query is my vehicle will probably get written off, has anyone been in a similar situation & know how this gets done, I have informed the Insurance company so they are aware of my desire, but didn't a conclusive answer from the DVLA, also returning road tax for refund & would it be necessary to sorn the vehicle as well.
may go to local vehicle office Tuesday - if that has not shut yet.
TIA.

[Bordeaux]

It costs £85 to put them on another car. I would suggest you get the number plates from the garage and then you will have them for your new
car, when I brought mine I then took them to be put on my car the car
showroom should help you with this and mine have been now on four cars
when I brought a new car I got them transferred over costing £85 each time
the DVLA will do this but as I suggest you would need the plates good luck
hope this helps.

[LCDMAN]

You need to fill in one of these and send to DVLA with the required documents (usually V5C "log book");

http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg/groups/dg_digitalassets/@dg/@en/@motor/documents/digitalasset/dg_069390.pdf

[gsr600]

well as I said I would put on retention £105, till I get a settlement from insurance, I have filled a form out for that & tax refund & sorn, but not sure if I can because of the outstanding claim process, I have transfered plates 7 times so far - but all of them straightforward until now.
BTW - on motorcycle not car lol