Consular plates are issued to vehicles driven by Honorary and Career Consuls from other countries.
About consular number plates
Consular plates are issued under terms of the Treaty of Vienna 1963, an international treaty to which Australia is a signatory.
Plates can only be issued upon receipt of a letter of authorisation from the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Consular plates are manufactured in aluminium and have black characters on a white background. The words 'Consular Plate' are embossed on the bottom of the plate.
Plates in the series are issued as follows:
- CC 1000 to CC 1999 for Career Consuls, and
- CC 2000 to CC 2999 for Honorary Consuls.
Note: Consular plates are only issued at the City West Perth service centre.
If a vehicle with Consular plates is sold to someone who isn’t a Consular officer, or is otherwise disposed of, the plates must be returned to the City West Perth Service Centre.
Fitting plates to your vehicle
Screws aren't supplied with plates issued by the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (DTMI).
Consular plates are made of aluminium and are only available for motor vehicles. Each plate measures 372 mm x 134 mm.
Why number plates matter
WA number plates identify licensed vehicles. If you’re responsible for a vehicle, you must ensure plates are securely attached and clearly visible, in accordance with the Road Traffic (Vehicles) Regulations 2014.
WA number plates mustn’t be used for decorative purposes or kept for sentimental reasons. If no longer in use, they must be returned to DTMI. Failure to do so may result in a fine.
Using a bike rack or mobility device?
If your rear plate is obscured by a bike rack or wheelchair carrier, you must purchase and attach an auxiliary plate. Refer to auxiliary plates.
If your plates are lost, stolen, or damaged, you’ll need to follow the standard replacement procedure. Refer to Replace lost/stolen or damaged number plates.