[rogerxp]

When I bought a plate a few years back (from RegTransfers) I couldn't simply put it straight into retention; it had to go on a vehicle first (to complete the transfer of owner?) and then go on retention. As both mine & my wife's cars already had private plates on I was stuck. In the end it went onto my Dads car, then into retention, it's now in his name with me as a nominee, so when he keels over it'll flick to my ownership - what a faff!! The annual retention document still goes to my Dad for him to pass to me & make payment!