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Find answers about buying, selling, payments, transfers, fees, and account safety on Marketplates.
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You can browse plates on the Buy page using the search bar, filters and categories.
Yes. Some listings allow offers, while others are available to buy now. If accepted, you are expected to complete the transaction.
If your offer is accepted, it may form a binding agreement to proceed with the purchase.
Create an account, go to Sell and follow the steps to submit your plate details, images and pricing options.
No. Listing a plate is currently free.
Yes. Sellers can set a minimum acceptable offer.
Marketplates uses Escrow.com to facilitate secure payments. Funds are held until all transaction conditions are met.
Yes. Buyers and sellers must create or use an Escrow.com account and comply with its policies and verification requirements.
Funds are released by Escrow.com once transfer conditions are met and the buyer confirms completion.
Disputes are handled directly by Escrow.com under their dispute resolution process.
No. Marketplates is a marketplace and is not a party to the buyer, seller, or escrow agreement.
Buyers and sellers are responsible for completing the transfer with the relevant state or territory authority.
Yes. Transfer rules, eligibility requirements, fees and processing times vary by state and plate type.
Detailed guidance is available in the Payments & Transfer section and on state authority websites.
No. Transfer approval is determined by the relevant state or territory authority.
Marketplace fees apply on completed sales. Government fees are separate.
No. Government fees are paid directly to the relevant authority.
Escrow protects both parties by holding funds until transfer completion.
Avoid off-platform payments and requests to bypass escrow.
Yes. It is a marketplace for buying and selling number plates.
No. Listings are created by users unless stated otherwise.
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