Numeric plates are the ultimate car accessory. They are exclusive, distinctive and have a sense of history. These plates are the original numeric series issued from 1906 to 1966 and are only offered through auction.

2013 numeric plate auction

This years numeric plate auction will take place on Thursday 6 June 2013 from 1.30 pm, at the Intercontinental Hotel, North Terrace, Adelaide (The Ballroom, lower lobby). Registration starts at 1 pm.

Thirty two limited release numeric number plates will be auctioned on this day by Evans Clarke National Auctioneers on behalf of the department. 

Pre-registration with Evans Clarke National prior to the auction is essential. Please visit www.evansclarke.com.au or call 8345 0099 for more information and to register.  Auction attendees who have previously registered with Evans Clarke National will not need to pre-register again but will need to complete a bidders registration form on the day of the auction - bidders are advised to attend the venue at 1 pm to register.

Auction terms and conditions can be viewed here 

This will be a unique opportunity for you to bid on that special number plate to complete your vehicle.

Plate combinations and sizes

Colour

White numbers on black background.

Conditions

Numeric plates are released subject to specific terms and conditions. There are various types of number plate agreements and terms of these agreements vary. Only certain agreements are transferable.

Numeric plates are selectively sold at auction by the department and are issued with Class Specific Rights. Class Specific Rights enable the plate to be transferred to vehicles registered in the same name and sold to a third party. When a plate with Class Specific Rights is sold to a third party, the purchaser inherits the same rights as the previous owner after paying a transfer fee of 10% of the plate value.

Register your interest (PDF 24Kb) in future numeric plate auctions or specific numbers.

Before buying the rights to a privately sold numeric plate, ensure the person has the rights to transfer the agreement to a third party. You can do this by sighting their Agreement Schedule. If you have any doubt of the availability or conditions of the number plate please email DPTI.PlateEnquiries@sa.gov.au.

Restricted Rights allow a numeric plate to remain with a vehicle regardless of continuity of registration, while the vehicle remains the property of the owner. Once the vehicle is transferred to a new owner, the Restricted Rights are lost.

Restricted Rights may be granted to a new owner at the discretion of the Registrar where special circumstances apply, for example, to the beneficiary of a deceased estate.

Any further enquiries please email DPTI.PlateEnquiries@sa.gov.au.

All number plates and colours are representations only.