swapping number plates between cars wa

Nope, you can’t just swap plates in the driveway in WA and call it a day.

Standard plates are assigned to a vehicle, while personalised plates are a right-to-display that can be reassigned.

To move a plate between cars, go through the WA Department of Transport, transfer/assign the plate to the other vehicle, pay the fee, and only then fit the plate.

DIY swaps can attract fines and upset your insurer, so do the paperwork, return any plates if required, and update rego and insurance the same day.