Tinted Number Plates
Tinted plates are not NCT compliant and are sold for show use only.
Our tinted number plates give the face of the plate a smoked grey finish instead of bright white. The shop offers this finish with the Black IRL Badge style. If you are looking for smoked number plates in Ireland, check the product details and preview your registration before ordering.
What the smoked finish changes
Smoked tint changes the face of the plate from white to dark grey. On our Smoked Tint Black IRL Badge product, that grey face is paired with a black badge on the left. The registration is still printed in black. View the product photo to see the finish, then use the designer to check how your own year, county code and numerals will be laid out.
Show use, not road use
Tinted number plates are not the same as our NCT Approved Number Plate. A road-legal Irish plate uses black characters on a white reflective background, with the county name in Irish and the standard blue EU band. The smoked face is a show option rather than that legal specification. Choose the NCT Approved style without tint when you need plates for everyday road use.
Select your badge and registration
In the plate designer, choose the Black IRL Badge style and the smoked tint option to match the tinted product shown in the shop. Tint is also available with our No IRL Badge style, which has centred registration characters and an optional county name. These choices are separate from the road-legal plate. Check the selected badge, face and registration together before adding anything to your basket.
Order the finish you have previewed
Take a moment to compare the registration with your vehicle details, especially the county code and final numerals. You can choose a single plate or a pair and review the current total in the designer. Our printed plates are made in Dublin and sent by tracked delivery. Ordering a smoked finish does not change the show-use restriction, so keep the compliance notice in mind when reviewing your selection.
Frequently asked
Are tinted number plates NCT compliant?
No. Tinted plates are not NCT compliant and are sold for show use only.
What colour is the smoked face?
It is a dark grey smoked face instead of the bright white face on our standard plates.
Can I get tint without an IRL badge?
Yes. The No IRL Badge style offers optional smoked tint and centred registration characters.
How do I order smoked number plates?
Open the plate designer, select a show style and smoked tint, enter your registration and review the preview.