Replacement Number Plates for Rolls-Royce: Ghost, Cullinan, Phantom, Spectre and Classics

Rolls-Royce owners who need new plates, whether the car is a Ghost, a Cullinan, a Phantom, a Spectre or an older Wraith, Dawn or Silver Shadow. We make Rolls-Royce number plates in one size, 520mm x 111mm, front and rear, and a pair starts at £25. We make the physical plate for your registration.

Quick answers on Rolls-Royce number plates

• Which finish suits a dark Rolls-Royce? A raised one. Dark paint shows the shadow, so 4D 5mm at £50 a pair, Black Diamond at £60 or 5D Gel at £64 show their depth.
• Which finish suits a white or silver car? Standard at £25 or 3D Gel at £38. Flatter finishes read more cleanly on pale paint.
• Can a Rolls-Royce have a green flash? Only the Spectre, which is the one fully electric Rolls-Royce. The other models on this page are not fully electric, so they do not qualify.
• Can a Silver Shadow have black and silver plates? Only if the car was built before 1 January 1980, with DVLA historic vehicle conditions on top. The V5C shows the build date.
• Do Wraith and Dawn need different plates? No. We make one size, 520mm x 111mm, for every model, and both of these are now out of production.
• How soon do plates arrive? Order before 2pm and most plates are dispatched the same day. Tracked24 is free over £30.

Which Rolls-Royce number plates suit your model?

Rolls-Royce closed the Wraith order books in March 2022, and the last Dawn left the factory around May 2023, so most you meet will be used cars. On an older set, look for cracks, edges lifting near the screw holes and a front plate that no longer matches the rear.

Rolls-Royce Spectre number plates: the only model that can have a green flash

The Spectre is Rolls-Royce's first fully electric car, a four-seat super-coupe with no combustion engine, so it is the only Rolls-Royce we would add a green flash to. UK dealers saw it on 1 June 2023, and deliveries began in late 2023. A green flash is a badge on a road legal plate that marks a zero-emission car, and it is for pure battery electric cars only, never hybrids. The Ghost, for one, has a 6.75-litre twin-turbo V12.

• Type your registration into the builder exactly as it appears on the V5C.
• Choose road legal, not custom show.
• Pick the plain green flash from the badge list, which also holds the national badges.
• Check the live preview, then add to the basket.

Any local benefit linked to a green flash varies by council, so we promise no saving. For more, see our page on green flash and colour badged plates has more.

Which number plate finish suits a dark, white or silver Rolls-Royce?

Dark paint suits a raised finish, and pale paint suits a flatter one. The reason is shadow. On black or deep green, a raised character throws a shadow you can see, so the extra depth earns its price. On white or silver, that shadow all but vanishes.

• Standard, £25 a pair: printed characters, close to the factory look and the easiest to wipe clean.
• 3D Gel, £38: raised black gel resin characters. A small step up that stays calm.
• 4D 5mm, £50: 5mm raised gloss acrylic with a stronger shadow. It reads more premium on dark paint.
• Black Diamond, £60 introductory (usually £75): diamond-cut detail on each character, with a dark, faceted look.
• 5D Gel, £64: 5mm profile with a black gel resin topcoat. The deepest and glossiest we make.

Going from Standard to 5D Gel costs £39 a pair. On a white Cullinan that buys less than you might expect. On a black Phantom you can see where the money went.

Silver Shadow and other classic Rolls-Royce number plates

A Silver Shadow was sold from 1965 to 1976 and updated in 1977, so it sits on the right side of the 1 January 1980 cut-off for black and silver plates. DVLA historic vehicle conditions also apply. Any car built on or after that date must show white reflective plates at the front and yellow at the rear.

• Check the build date on the V5C. The build date counts, not the registration date.
• Do not assume a car qualifies because it is old.
• Read our article on the legal status of black and silver plates first.

Every Phantom, Ghost, Wraith, Dawn, Cullinan and Spectre is far newer, so none of them can use that rule.

Private number plates on a Rolls-Royce: we make the plate, not the registration

If your Rolls-Royce carries a private or cherished registration, we make the physical plate for it. Type up to 10 characters into the builder, choose road legal or custom show and pick a finish. We check ID and entitlement documents before making a road legal plate. The steps are on our page for private number plates has the steps.

Road legal or show: Rolls-Royce number plates for the road, concours and club meets

Road legal plates are for driving, and show plates are for display only. Our road legal plates are made to the DVLA's published rules (BS AU 145e), and we check ID and entitlement documents before we make one. Show plates let you set your own spacing and borders and pick from a wider range of badges, with bottom text up to 60 characters.

• Fit road legal plates for every mile on the public road, including the drive to a meet.
• Use show plates only on a stand, in a display or for photographs, then swap back.
• Never leave show plates on a car you drive. The gov.uk guidance on displaying number plates says a badly displayed plate can bring a fine of up to £1,000 and an MOT failure.

BS AU 145e on a Rolls-Royce number plate: how much room does a registration take?

BS AU 145e replaced 145d from 1 September 2021. Characters are 79mm tall and 50mm wide, with 1 and I narrower. Strokes are 14mm, characters sit 11mm apart, the age identifier is followed by a 33mm gap and the margins are 11mm. Take a seven character registration with no 1 or I. That is 350mm of characters, 55mm for five 11mm gaps, 33mm for the age identifier gap and 22mm of margins, so 460mm of our 520mm plate, with 60mm spare. Road legal mode sets the spacing for you, so AB12CDE appears as AB12 CDE.

Fitting Rolls-Royce number plates: measure the recess before you choose a deep finish

Screws give the most secure hold. Sticky pads do best on a smooth, flat panel in normal weather. You can add a fitting kit to your order, and our fitting guide walks through both methods.

1. Measure the recess and surround for width and height, and compare with 520mm x 111mm.
2. Measure the depth too if you want 4D 5mm or 5D Gel.
3. Choose screws or pads and add the fitting kit.
4. Clean and dry the panel, then fit the plate.

Recess sizes can differ from car to car, so a tape measure beats any guess. If the space looks smaller than the plate, call us on 07747 744407 before you order. Raised finishes also need gentler cleaning than flat plates, so use a soft cloth and a light hand. Our cleaning guide covers the detail.

Two Rolls-Royce number plate scenarios: a black Ghost and a white Spectre

These are worked examples, not customer stories.

• A black Ghost used at weekends. The owner wants depth that shows. 4D 5mm is £50, Black Diamond £60 and 5D Gel £64, so the whole range is £14. Measure the recess depth first: with plenty of room any of the three will do, and if it is tight, 4D 5mm is the safer pick.
• A white Spectre with a green flash. Raised gloss shows little shadow on white, so a Standard pair at £25 is sensible, though £25 is under the £30 free delivery line. A 3D Gel pair at £38 clears it.

Delivery for Rolls-Royce number plates across the UK

We send plates across the UK by Tracked24, free on orders over £30. Every pair except the £25 Standard pair clears that line, while a single plate at £15 or £20 does not. Order before 2pm and most plates are dispatched the same day. Card and PayPal both work. Our delivery and returns page has the details. Before you pay, check these:

• Compare your V5C with what you typed, one character at a time.
• Watch for O against 0 and I against 1, the mix-ups we see most often.

Why buy from Legal & Show Plates

We're a Bradford-based online plate maker shipping UK-wide, rated 5.0 on Google from over 300 reviews and 4.6 on Trustpilot. Order before 2pm for same-day dispatch, with a tracked 24-hour Royal Mail option available.

Rolls-Royce number plate questions answered

Q: Are 4D number plates legal on a Rolls-Royce?

They can be, provided the plate meets the rules. Our road legal plates are made to the DVLA's published rules (BS AU 145e), and we check ID and entitlement documents first. Show mode plates are display only. The gov.uk number plate rules describe what a legal plate looks like.

Q: What size number plate does a Rolls-Royce Ghost take?

We make one size, 520mm x 111mm, front and rear. Recess sizes can differ from car to car, so measure your Ghost against that size and check the depth before ordering 5D Gel or 4D 5mm. If it looks too small, ring us first.

Q: Can a Rolls-Royce Spectre have a green flash number plate?

Yes. The Spectre is fully electric, so it qualifies. Choose road legal mode in the builder and pick the plain green flash. If you are unsure, check the V5C and your car's own specification. It is the only fully electric Rolls-Royce, and a hybrid of any kind never qualifies.

Q: Can I fit black and silver number plates to my Rolls-Royce?

Only a car built before 1 January 1980 can, with DVLA historic vehicle conditions on top. In practice that means a classic such as a Silver Shadow. A later car must show white at the front and yellow at the back.

Q: Can I use a show plate on my Rolls-Royce at a concours or club meet?

Yes, for display. Show plates are never for public roads, so keep your road legal set on for the drive there and back, then swap over once the car is parked on the stand.

Q: How do I replace a damaged Rolls-Royce number plate?

Order a single plate or a new pair. Type your registration from the V5C into the builder, choose road legal, and pick a finish that matches the plate you are keeping. A single Standard plate is £15. Fit it with screws for the best hold.

Q: Can I order Rolls-Royce number plates for a private registration?

Yes. We make the plate for a private or cherished registration but we do not sell registrations. Type it into the builder and choose road legal or custom show. For a road legal plate we check ID and entitlement documents first.