Apply for trader's plates

Introduction

Trader's plates allow a motor business to drive an unregistered vehicle for purposes that are incidental to the manufacture, repair, or dealings of the vehicle, such as test driving, or moving a vehicle from one dealership to another.

Businesses issued with trader's plates include:

• motor dealers
• manufacturers and repairers
• organisations directly connected to the motor trade.

To apply for trader's plates, visit a Service NSW Centre.

What you need

• your proof of identity
• your business details
• evidence of registration under business name (if applicable)
• a copy of your motor industry licence
• a copy or extract of your certificate of business registration or company name, ABN certificate
• a detailed description on company letterhead of your business activities and the reasons why you need trader's plates
• to nominate the service centre where you'll collect the plates
• your payment
• the PDF form – 'Trader's Plate Application'.

How to apply

1. Select the 'Download PDF form' button.
2. Complete the form.
3. Make sure you have all your supporting documentation.
4. Visit a service centre and submit your application.

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