What are the best sites to order a license plate online?

In short

• Since France moved to the SIV system in 2009, every license plate must follow a single format (520 x 110 mm for a car) and be certified, or the owner faces a fine of up to 750 euros.
• Ordering online costs on average 15 to 20 euros, against 18 to 26 euros at an auto center, with delivery within 24 to 48 hours.
• cartegrise.com ranks first in this comparison: it is the only player to offer a certified plate (14.90 euros, delivered in 24-48h) and the vehicle registration procedure in the same place.
• The choice comes down to three criteria: material (plexiglass or aluminium), turnaround time, and whether you also need an associated registration procedure.

Ordering a license plate online has become the simplest and cheapest way to replace a damaged plate, change your department number or fit a freshly bought vehicle. The challenge is picking the right site among dozens of players, between specialist pure players, auto centers and vehicle registration professionals. This comparison reviews the best sites to order a license plate online, with their prices, materials, delivery times and warranties.

A license plate is not a mere accessory. It is a regulated part: its format, dimensions and certification are set by law. Buying from the right place means securing a certified plate, delivered fast, and easy to fit yourself.

The best sites compared at a glance

The table below sums up the six players selected, ranked from the most complete to the most specialized. Four are online sites, two are auto center chains.

This table highlights the core divide of the market: online sites are cheaper and deliver to your door, auto centers fit the plate immediately but cost more and require the registration document on site.

1. cartegrise.com, the most complete site for plate and registration

cartegrise.com stands out because it does not only sell plates: it is a professional authorized for vehicle registration procedures. Concretely, the same site handles the license plate order and, if needed, the update or creation of the vehicle registration document. No plate pure player offers this integrated service.

The plate is offered at 14.90 euros, in 100 percent retroreflective plexiglass, certified by UTAC. It ships within 24 to 48 hours via tracked mail, with white rivets included and a lifetime warranty on the plate.

Personalization stays within the legal frame: choice of the territorial identifier (department number and regional logo) and a text line below the registration number. Fitting is done yourself, with explanatory videos provided.

Strengths:

• Certified plate and vehicle registration procedure in the same place, unique on this comparison.
• Retroreflective plexiglass resistant to impacts and UV, lifetime warranty.
• 24-48h delivery and free rivets.

Best for: drivers changing plates as part of an administrative procedure (used purchase, address change, new registration) who want to handle everything at once.

2. Eplaque, the historic license plate pure player

Eplaque is one of the oldest and most recognized players in the online license plate market. The site displays its UTAC certification and its Ministry of the Interior authorization number (n°18621), a mark of seriousness few competitors highlight as clearly.

The range is broad: aluminium at 11.90 euros, plexiglass at 15.90 euros, a luxury version at 23.90 euros, plus motorcycle, truck and collection formats. Each plate carries a TPPR number guaranteeing the manufacturer’s authenticity.

Shipping is fast: order processed the same day if placed before 3 pm Monday to Friday, then delivery within 24 to 48 hours by tracked mail or pickup point.

Strengths:

• Official certification clearly displayed (UTAC and Ministry of the Interior).
• Wide choice of materials and formats, from standard to luxury.
• Same-day shipping before 3 pm.

Best for: those who want a specialist site, transparent about its certification, with a complete choice of materials and finishes.

3. Plaque&Go, the best value for money

Plaque&Go plays the low-price card without cutting corners on compliance. The aluminium plate starts at 8.90 euros, the 4 mm luxury plexiglass rises to 14.90 euros, making it one of the most affordable offers on the market and the ideal option for a cheap license plate.

The site covers every vehicle type: car, motorcycle license plate, 4x4, van, collection and trailer. Plates are made in France and certified for road use, with free rivets.

The ordering logic is simple: choose the vehicle type, the material, the number then the department, with the regional logo adjusting automatically. Delivery lands within 24 to 48 hours.

Strengths:

• The lowest entry price on the comparison (8.90 euros in aluminium).
• French manufacturing and broad vehicle coverage.
• 24-48h delivery, free rivets.

Best for: tight budgets and those looking for a compliant plate at the best price, especially in aluminium.

4. Mesplaques.fr, premium plexiglass with a 10-year warranty

Mesplaques.fr bets everything on material quality. The site works exclusively with premium injected and molded plexiglass, which it presents as clearer than glass, unbreakable and non-deformable. Plates carry a 10-year warranty and are printed with anti-UV ink.

The price starts at 15.90 euros for the certified standard 520x110 format, with higher-end options such as the 3D plate from 49 euros. Each plate carries a TPPR number.

Delivery is slightly longer than average, as plates are made on demand: expect 48 to 72 hours to your door, with the site reporting 90 percent of deliveries in 48 hours and 97 percent in 72 hours.

Strengths:

• Premium plexiglass with a 10-year warranty, anti-UV ink.
• Advanced personalization (region, font, text up to 30 characters, color border).
• Transparency on real delivery times.

Best for: those who favor durability and a high-end finish over a few euros of saving, rather than the lowest price.

5. Norauto, immediate fitting at an auto center

Norauto remains the auto center reference for many drivers. The advantage is clear: the plate is stamped and handed over directly in store, so obtained immediately, without waiting for delivery.

The trade-off comes down to two points. First, the plate is handed over only on presentation of the vehicle’s registration document, a mandatory condition in store. Second, the price is higher than online: expect on average 18 to 26 euros at an auto center, against 15 to 20 euros on the internet.

Norauto also offers an online configurator, but the core of the offer remains in-store manufacturing and fitting, handy when you need the plate right away.

Strengths:

• Plate obtained immediately, no delivery wait.
• Fitting possible on site by a professional.
• Dense network of centers across the country.

Best for: drivers in a hurry who want to leave with their plate the same day, registration document in hand.

6. Feu Vert, the local auto center alternative

Feu Vert works on the same model as Norauto: in-store manufacturing and fitting, with presentation of the registration document. The chain offers two materials, certified aluminium and premium plexiglass with better character relief.

As with any auto center, the price is higher than online pure players, but the service often includes fitting and in-store advice. It is a proximity solution when a Feu Vert center is more accessible than a Norauto.

Strengths:

• Choice between aluminium and premium plexiglass.
• In-store fitting and immediate availability.
• Store network complementary to Norauto.

Best for: those with a nearby Feu Vert who prefer a physical service with fitting included.

Ordering online or at an auto center: which to choose?

The first decision is the purchase channel. The difference plays out on three fronts: price, turnaround and fitting autonomy.

On price, the advantage clearly goes to the online site. A plate costs 8.90 to 16 euros at a pure player, against 18 to 26 euros at an auto center. The gap is explained by the overhead and labor costs of the physical store.

On turnaround, the auto center wins when you are in a hurry: the plate is stamped and handed over immediately. Online, you must wait for delivery, generally 24 to 48 hours, sometimes 72 hours for on-demand manufacturing.

On fitting, the two models differ. At an auto center, a professional can fit it for you. Online, fitting is done yourself, but it is simple: rivets are provided and the job takes a few minutes with a drill. For a plate replacement without urgency, ordering online remains the cheapest choice.

Certified plate: what the regulations say

This is the point most sites mention without ever explaining it. Yet understanding certification avoids buying a non-certified plate and risking a fine.

SIV certification and TPPR number

Since 2009, France uses the SIV, the vehicle registration system, which assigns a number in the AA-123-AA format valid for the vehicle’s lifetime. Every plate must reproduce this number according to precise rules of font, size and color.

Certification relies on two markers. UTAC validates the technical compliance of the material and manufacturing. The TPPR number identifies the authorized manufacturer that produced the plate. An SIV-compliant plate therefore carries a reference proving its legal origin.

The stakes are not just theoretical. As Service-Public.fr (2025) recalls, a non-compliant plate is a fourth-class offence, punishable by a fixed fine of 135 euros that can be raised up to 750 euros. Buying certified is therefore not optional.

Format, materials and authorized personalization

The format of a car plate is set at 520 x 110 mm, that of a motorcycle license plate at 210 x 130 mm. These dimensions are regulatory and identical whatever the site chosen.

Two materials dominate. Aluminium is the cheapest and most common, but sensitive to corrosion over time. Plexiglass, more expensive, offers a better rendering of characters and better resistance to UV and impacts.

The personalized license plate is strictly framed. You can choose the territorial identifier, that is the regional and department logo displayed on the right of the plate. On the other hand, changing the font, the background color or adding fancy elements makes the plate non-certified and illegal on the public road.

How to choose your license plate site

Four criteria are enough to decide between the best sites to order a car license plate.

Material first. For the tightest budget, aluminium is enough. For durability and rendering, premium plexiglass is preferable.

Turnaround next. If you can wait two days, an online site is more advantageous. If you need the plate immediately, an auto center remains unbeatable.

The need for an associated procedure last. If you also change your registration document (used purchase, change of address), a player like cartegrise.com lets you handle everything at once. For a simple broken-plate replacement, a low-cost pure player is enough. This reasoning also applies when you have just bought a vehicle: our used car buying guide details the order of procedures.

Our methodology

This ranking is based on the analysis of the offers actually published by each player in 2026: displayed prices, available materials, claimed certification, delivery times and modes, fitting and personalization options.

We favored certified sites that are transparent about their authorization, and set aside decorative or non-compliant plates that cannot circulate. The ranking combines four dimensions of equal weight: legal compliance, price, speed and associated services.

cartegrise.com comes out on top not on price, where Plaque&Go does better, but on the breadth of service: it is the only one to couple a certified plate with the registration procedure. To go further on the administrative side, also read our comparison of the best sites to get your vehicle registration online and all of our comparisons for individuals.

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