Transfer number plates

Introduction

If you'd like to transfer special number plates (SNPs) or personalised plates to another person, you can do this at a Service NSW Centre.

Transferring plates can refer to:

• the physical transfer of special number plates from one vehicle to another (such as using the plate to establish registration)
• the physical transfer of general issue number plates from one vehicle to another (such as an exchange of plates)
• the transfer of the 'right to display' SNPs or general issue plates, from one person to another when the number plate is reserved, or the registration is being transferred.

Note: A plate transfer does not transfer registration or change the registered operator of the vehicle.

What you need

• the PDF form – 'Transfer Right to Display'
• your proof of identity
• your payment.

How to transfer

1. Select the 'Download PDF form' button. 
2. Download and complete the form.
3. Gather your supporting documents.
4. Visit a service centre and submit your transfer request.

More information

• All rights and obligations of the SNPs agreement are transferred to the recipient of the SNPs.
• An annual fee for personalised plates may be activated if they were bought prior to September 2003 and do not currently attract an annual fee.
• An additional annual fee (calculated on a pro-rata basis) may be required depending on the registration expiry dates of the vehicles involved.

Payment methods