Duplicate and replacement plates

Replacement plates:

• have a new combination of digits
• you will receive the new plates at time of purchase.

To get replacement plates:

• complete an Application for Replacement Number Plates (MR30) (PDF 198.2 KB)
• submit it at Service Tasmania along with your:
  • certificate of registration
  • driver licence or evidence of identity
  • any remaining plates
  • authorisation from the registered operator if needed.
• pay the fee.

Duplicate plates:

• have the same digits as your previous plates
• after ordering your plates there is a period of 4-6 weeks to manufacture
• you can nominate to have the plates mailed to your mailing address or collect the plates at Service Tasmania
• if you nominate to collect the plates from Service Tasmania you will be notified by mail when the plates are ready for collection.

To get duplicate plates:

• complete an Application for a Duplicate Plate (MR171) (PDF 182.1 KB)
• submit it at Service Tasmania along with your:
  • certificate of registration
  • driver licence or evidence of identity
  • a statutory declaration if plates were stolen or lost
  • authorisation from the registered operator if needed.
• pay the fee.

What if I have lost my plates interstate?

You can apply for a replacement or duplicate set of plates by:

• handing in any remaining plates at a Transport Department and obtaining a plate receipt
• complete an Application for Replacement Number Plates (MR30) (PDF 198.2 KB) to receive a new combination of digits or complete an Application for a Duplicate Plate (MR171) (PDF 182.1 KB) if you want the same digits as your previous plates. For duplicate plates there is a period of 4-6 weeks to manufacture after ordering your plates
• emailing your application to tes@stategrowth.tas.gov.au with your:
  • copy of your plate receipt
  • copy of your driver licence or evidence of identity
  • statutory declaration if plates were stolen or lost
  • mailing address the plates can be sent to
  • authorisation from the registered operator if needed.
  • pay the fee.

Do I need bike rack number plates?

Bike rack number plates are required by law to be affixed if your number plate cannot be seen clearly from a 20-metre distance because:

• a bike rack is blocking the view of the number plate
• the bikes carried on the bike rack block the view of the number plate

Can I make my own?

No, plates that are hand-painted or other home-made replicas are not accepted by law.

How can I get one?

You can get a bike rack plate by:

• submitting a “Duplicate Plate or Bicycle Rack Number Plate Application Form (MR171) (PDF 182.1 KB)” at Service Tasmania
• you must be the registered operator to apply
• pay the fee

Slimline plates are a narrower number plate style and US Size plates are an American plate dimension.

• Slimline plate dimensions are: 372mm x100mm compared to regular plate dimensions of: 372 x 134mm.
• US plate dimensions are: 155mm x 306mm compared to regular plate dimensions of: 372 x 134mm
• A slimline or US set of standard plates can be ordered by submitting a Duplicate Plate or Bicycle Rack Number Plate Application Form (MR171) (PDF 182.1 KB) at Service Tasmania.
  • You will have the choice of ordering receive a slimline and a standard plate, two slimline plates, one slimline plate or two US size plates.
  • The plates have the same digits as your previous plates.
  • After ordering your plates there is a period of 4-6 weeks to manufacture
  • you can nominate to have the plates mailed to your mailing address or collect the plates at Service Tasmania
  • if you nominate to collect the plates from Service Tasmania you will be notified by mail when the plates are ready for collection.

Are there any restrictions on slimline plates?

Heavy vehicles, motorbikes and trailers cannot use slimline plates.

To order slimline plates:

• complete an Application for a duplicate plate (MR171) (PDF 182.1 KB)
• submit it at Service Tasmania along with your:
  • certificate of registration
  • driver licence or evidence of identity
  • a statutory declaration if plates were stolen or lost
  • authorisation from the registered operator if needed.
• pay the fee.