Register your trailer to take it abroad

You must register commercial trailers over 750kg and all trailers over 3,500kg before you can drive through some countries in Europe.

You can use this service to:

  • check if you need to register a trailer to take it abroad
  • create an account to register your trailer or trailers
  • manage your registered trailer details - for example if you sell or scrap a trailer, or change your name or address

If you have an abnormal load trailer, you must also get a keeper’s certificate. Keep it in your vehicle to show at border crossings.

This service is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).

Fees

It costs:

  • £26 to register a trailer for the first time
  • £21 to issue a new registration certificate for a new registered keeper
  • £10 to replace a lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed UK trailer registration certificate

Register online

You need:

  • the name of the trailer manufacturer
  • the trailer type - for example, box trailer or container trailer
  • the trailer’s vehicle identification number (VIN) (usually 17 characters) or chassis number - this is usually on a metal plate fitted to the trailer or stamped into the chassis
  • the gross and unladen weight of the trailer
  • an email address
  • a debit or credit card

You also need a Government Gateway user ID and password. If you do not have one, you can create one when you use this service.

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Part of Tell DVLA you've changed address: step by step

  1. Step 1 Update your driving licence

    You must update your provisional or full driving licence when you move.

    1. Change the address on your driving licence

  2. Step 2 Update your vehicle's log book (V5C)

    You must update a vehicle's log book if you're the registered keeper.

    1. Change the address on your vehicle's log book

  3. Step 3 Update your Direct Debit

    If you pay for your vehicle tax by Direct Debit, you need to tell DVLA when you change address.

    1. Phone DVLA to tell them you've moved

  4. Step 4 Update your personalised number plate documents

    If you have a private registration number and it's not on a vehicle, you must update your V750 or V778 documents.

    1. Update your personalised registration documents

  5. Step 5 Update your trailer registration certificate

    If you have a trailer and want to continue taking it abroad, you must register it to your new address.

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