Purchasing Custom Plates As A Gift?

[JoelyMoley]

hey guys, just received a letter stating that my plates are ready to be picked up, now the car is rego'd under dads name but i purchased the plates as a "gift" on the rta website, the letter i've received is addressed to me and im just confused as to whether i can walk into the rta with the letter, rego slip and old plates or if im going to need a letter from dad saying im all good to handle it, thought someone here might know/have come across this situation before, cheers guys!

[GoldZilla]

hey guys, just received a letter stating that my plates are ready to be picked up, now the car is rego'd under dads name but i purchased the plates as a "gift" on the rta website, the letter i've received is addressed to me and im just confused as to whether i can walk into the rta with the letter, rego slip and old plates or if im going to need a letter from dad saying im all good to handle it, thought someone here might know/have come across this situation before, cheers guys!

I did almost exactly the same thing about 4 years ago and needed a signed letter from my old man. I already had my custom plates on our family car, and when I bought a new car I swapped the plates between that car and the car I'd just bought. It was easier for both of us so he just came into the RTA with me when I did the exchange.

Best bet is to check with the RTA themselves, at least that way you'll get (or *should* get, depending on who you speak to and how much they know - this is always a problem with them) the right information just in case the rules have changed...

[JoelyMoley]

cheers mate, yea i had a realization moment last night that it only makes sense he would need to sign something or else anyone could just forfit other peoples plates! no dramas though, got him to sign it this morning now i just hope those new sized rear plates (normal white/black) fit at the back!!!

[Kintake]

Just wondering, how long did it take for the letter to arrive after you ordered the plate? They say 21 days, but I assume it was quicker?

[JoelyMoley]

hey mate, i ordered them on the 19th so it was pritty damn quick! got them today, needed the letter cheers guys

[NXTIME]

You get get your dad to sign a Representative Authority form and then do it on his behalf. Not sure if it is available online.