New South Wales Number Plates

New South Wales runs its personalised plate program through myPlates, a partnership between Transport for NSW and Plate Marketing Pty Ltd. NSW plates are famous for their bold gold and blue colour scheme, though modern options now include black, white, and dozens of themed backgrounds. New plates can be ordered from around $195 for basic styles up to several thousand for premium combinations.

The myPlates range includes custom plates (letters and numbers of your choice), heritage plates (classic serif font on a plain background), euro plates (slimline European-style format), and themed plates featuring AFL teams, national parks, and special causes. NSW is also the only state offering coloured background plates with images — popular options include the Sydney Harbour Bridge, surfing, and military honour themes.

Transferring a personalised plate between owners in NSW requires both parties to complete transfer paperwork via Service NSW. Using a marketplace like AusPlates streamlines the process by connecting buyers and sellers directly and giving you transparent pricing across hundreds of NSW listings at any time.

Official issuing authority: Transport for NSW (myPlates)