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Your Complete Guide to Australian Number Plates
Transfer guides, fee calculators, valuation tools and scam prevention — everything you need before buying or selling.
The plate market involves high-value transactions with no built-in buyer protection. Here's how to stay safe.
Someone lists plates they don't own, collects payment and disappears. Always verify ownership with the state transport authority before any money changes hands.
Buyer "accidentally" pays too much via cheque and asks for a refund. The original cheque bounces. Never accept overpayments or refund differences.
Requests for Western Union, crypto, or international wires are almost always scams. Legitimate Australian buyers use bank transfer or escrow.
Plates on marketplace sites may have already sold or transferred. The seller may not own them anymore. Always verify current ownership.
Sellers claiming huge values based on other listings. Listing price ≠ sale price. Ask for evidence of comparable sales, not listings.
The safest way to transact is meeting at the state transport office where both parties verify ownership and complete the transfer together.