Buyers expect trust.

1. To become a Verified Seller, you’ll need to verify your ID, which is designed to protect you and your buyer. To verify your identity and protect both parties during the sale, we require sellers to register with Escrow.com. The process takes less than two minute and includes:

• Submitting your driver’s licence or passport
• Providing contact details (email and mobile number)
• Linking your payment method to receive secure payment.

Once complete, your profile and listing will display a Verified Seller badge. You only need to verify once. After that, your listings will display the ID Verified Seller badge automatically.

2. We use our best efforts to verify the display rights for the number plates before plates are listed. We conduct a check of the rights with the issuing state or territory’s transport authority or plate marketing company This is automated in some states and can take up to 24-hours in others. Once verified your listing will display a Verified Plate badge.

Tip: Plates are always the property of the state or country where they’re registered. What you’re really transferring is the ‘Right to Display’ that unique combination of characters.

Selling a plate on Marketplates.com is simple, secure and designed to give you full control. Whether you're listing a one-off or managing a larger collection, the process is straightforward: Become a Verified Seller, Create your plate listing, Plates verified. No listing fees. No pressure. 

Your plate will be published and visible to buyers across the globe. You can update or edit it any time.

If someone buys or makes an offer, we’ll notify you. 

It's important to set the the right price. You can also check similar listings and start with a realistic number. The Make an Offer feature lets buyers reach out with interest without locking in a fixed price.

We’re working on valuation tools and resale trend data to help sellers make smarter pricing decisions. In the meantime, explore similar listings or reach out to our Pit Crew if you need support.

Yes, Marketplates give buyers and sellers the option to negotiate using the Make an Offer feature. No public back-and-forth, just a confidential direct line between you and the seller.

Review the Offer. Buyer enters the amount they're willing to pay. They may also include a short message.

1. Accept your offer
2. Decline it
3. Send a counteroffer

Tip: A Few Things to Keep in Mind

• There are no public bids. Offers are private and handled one-to-one.
•  There’s no pressure, and you’re not locked in unless the offer is accepted.
• Once an offer is accepted, the transaction begins. Buyer completes ID verification and proceeds with secure payment through Escrow.com

Marketplates does not charge a listing fee. When your plate sells, a modest Seller's Fee of 4% of the agreed price (minimum fee of $50 charge).

This fee covers platform costs, secure payment processing, and fraud protection. You’re never charged unless a sale is completed and the fee is deducted by escrow.com before settlement. There are no other fees.

The Seller's fee is capped at a maximum fee of $7,500 for high-value sales - we will not charge you more. 

Marketplates.com has partnered with escrow.com to help customers buy and sell plates. At this stage, escrow.com is the only payment platform.

Once a sale is agreed and payment is secured, the rights must be legally transferred to the buyer through the issuing state or territory’s transport authority. Each state and territory in Australia has its own rules, forms and authorities. Some states issue Certificate of entitlements, others keep the record on the state registry. if you plate has been verified, the buyer knows it exists in the registry. If it hasn't, you may be asked to provide proof of rights ownership.

We’ve built detailed state transfer guides covering required documents, submission methods, timeframes for lodgement. Create a free Marketplates account to access all state guides or login-in.

Buyers expect trust.

1. To become a Verified Seller, you’ll need to verify your ID, which is designed to protect you and your buyer. To verify your identity and protect both parties during the sale, we require sellers to register with Escrow.com. The process takes less than two minute and includes:

• Submitting your driver’s licence or passport
• Providing contact details (email and mobile number)
• Linking your payment method to receive secure payment.

Once complete, your profile and listing will display a Verified Seller badge. You only need to verify once. After that, your listings will display the ID Verified Seller badge automatically.

2. We use our best efforts to verify the display rights for the number plates before plates are listed. We conduct a check of the rights with the issuing state or territory’s transport authority or plate marketing company This is automated in some states and can take up to 24-hours in others. Once verified your listing will display a Verified Plate badge.

Tip: Plates are always the property of the state or country where they’re registered. What you’re really transferring is the ‘Right to Display’ that unique combination of characters.

Selling a plate on Marketplates.com is simple, secure and designed to give you full control. Whether you're listing a one-off or managing a larger collection, the process is straightforward: Become a Verified Seller, Create your plate listing, Plates verified. No listing fees. No pressure. 

Your plate will be published and visible to buyers across the globe. You can update or edit it any time.

If someone buys or makes an offer, we’ll notify you. 

It's important to set the the right price. You can also check similar listings and start with a realistic number. The Make an Offer feature lets buyers reach out with interest without locking in a fixed price.

We’re working on valuation tools and resale trend data to help sellers make smarter pricing decisions. In the meantime, explore similar listings or reach out to our Pit Crew if you need support.

Yes, Marketplates give buyers and sellers the option to negotiate using the Make an Offer feature. No public back-and-forth, just a confidential direct line between you and the seller.

Review the Offer. Buyer enters the amount they're willing to pay. They may also include a short message.

1. Accept your offer
2. Decline it
3. Send a counteroffer

Tip: A Few Things to Keep in Mind

• There are no public bids. Offers are private and handled one-to-one.
•  There’s no pressure, and you’re not locked in unless the offer is accepted.
• Once an offer is accepted, the transaction begins. Buyer completes ID verification and proceeds with secure payment through Escrow.com

Marketplates does not charge a listing fee. When your plate sells, a modest Seller's Fee of 4% of the agreed price (minimum fee of $50 charge).

This fee covers platform costs, secure payment processing, and fraud protection. You’re never charged unless a sale is completed and the fee is deducted by escrow.com before settlement. There are no other fees.

The Seller's fee is capped at a maximum fee of $7,500 for high-value sales - we will not charge you more. 

Marketplates.com has partnered with escrow.com to help customers buy and sell plates. At this stage, escrow.com is the only payment platform.

Once a sale is agreed and payment is secured, the rights must be legally transferred to the buyer through the issuing state or territory’s transport authority. Each state and territory in Australia has its own rules, forms and authorities. Some states issue Certificate of entitlements, others keep the record on the state registry. if you plate has been verified, the buyer knows it exists in the registry. If it hasn't, you may be asked to provide proof of rights ownership.

We’ve built detailed state transfer guides covering required documents, submission methods, timeframes for lodgement. Create a free Marketplates account to access all state guides or login-in.