Trade Plates
Access information about who can apply for a trade plate, how to apply and conditions of use.
A trade plate allows the use of unregistered vehicles on public streets.
Trade plates also come with a certificate that gives the owner of the plate use for 12 months.
Trade plates can be used by businesses involved in different motor vehicle and trailer activities including:
You can use a trade plate to drive a vehicle:
Trade plates can only be used:
The holder of a trade plate must keep records containing details of the use of vehicles under the authority of the trade plate:
If your application is approved you will receive a:
A renewal notice will be sent to you.
You will need to renew your trade plates every 12 months at a Service Tasmania shop.
Trade plates cannot be renewed online or at Australia Post.