Cyclone Tracy limited edition number plates

On 1 July 2024, the Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) released a limited edition number plate series to mark the 50th anniversary of Cyclone Tracy.

This is to commemorate the efforts of Northern Territory (NT) residents and to honour the lives lost during the event 50 years ago.

The series is called 'NT Remembering Cyclone Tracy 1974-2024'.

Fee

The plates cost $291, the same as a personalised number plate.

Availability

From 1 July, 200 limited edition number plates will be available to purchase.

Who can purchase

You can only purchase the number plates if you are an NT resident with a current NT vehicle registered in your name.

Where to purchase

You can purchase the plates in person at any MVR office in the NT on a first come, first serve basis.

They are not available to purchase online, by phone or email.

Before you purchase

• You can't purchase the plates as a souvenir.
• If you are waiting on the delivery of a new car, you can reserve the plates for up to 3 months.
• The number plates can't be used for:
  • motorcycles
  • trailers
  • commercial vehicles - taxis, plant vehicle, trailers.
• You will need to remove your existing number plates so you can immediately fit your new plates to your car.
• Number plates are the property of the MVR office. You are paying the fee for the right to display them.

If you sell your car

If you intend to keep your commemorative plates for another car, you can apply to the MVR for a plate change before you sell.

You must surrender the number plates to the MVR until they are ready to be used again.

Find out how to transfer the right to display number plates.

Damaged, lost or stolen plates

You must report number plates that are damaged, lost or stolen to the MVR and NT police. You can then apply to remake the number plate or get a set of general issued number plates by paying the prescribed fees.

Find out how to replace your damaged, lost or stolen number plates.