Apply for tourist vehicle plates

Introduction

If you have a vehicle used for tourist, charter or long distance passenger services, you can apply for tourist vehicle plates at a Service NSW Centre.

Tourist vehicle plates are issued as a set of 2 number plates with a yellow background and the letters TV followed by:

• 3 or 4 numbers, or
• 3 numbers and a letter.

Eligibility

Your vehicle must: 

• seat more than 12 adult people
• have CBUS registration usage and BUS shape recorded
• be used to deliver a service under the Passenger Transport Act 1990.

What you need

• a copy of the passenger transport accreditation
• a letter from the accredited operator advising that the vehicle operates under the passenger transport accreditation (only if the vehicle is not registered in the name of the accredited operator).

How to apply

Most service centres carry tourist vehicle plates. Visit a service centre to apply for your plates.

More information

You cannot restyle or exchange tourist vehicle plates.