Short answer: you can’t just swap number plates in NSW like trading footy cards. General-issue plates stay with the vehicle; only personalised or reserved plates can be reassigned.
To move personalised plates between two NSW-registered vehicles in your name, head to Service NSW with ID and rego papers, and expect a reassignment fee. Shifting plates to someone else requires their consent and the proper transfer paperwork (plus fees), and some plate types aren’t transferable at all. Don’t forget to update your insurer and toll account so the numbers match your rego. For the nitty-gritty forms, fees and exclusions, consult Service NSW’s official guidance.
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