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Find out if your heavy goods vehicle (HGV) or trailer needs a ministry plate and plating certificate, how to get them and what to do if you lose or damage them.
1. Overview Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and trailer plates (sometimes called…
Guide to vehicles statistics, their source documents, accompanying notes and definitions and supporting technical documents.
Information leaflet on the documents you need to provide to get a number plate made up.
Information leaflet for registered number plate suppliers about their legal obligations.
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