From 28 March 2019, trailers will need to be registered for international journeys.
Trailers that will be used abroad from 28 March, will need to be registered through DVLA’s new Register your trailer to take it abroad service.
- The trailer registration scheme comes into force on 28 March 2019 regardless of the outcome of negotiations surrounding the UK’s exit from the EU.
- The EU has now confirmed that most journeys to the EU will not need an ECMT permit if the UK leaves without a deal, but trailers must be registered before travel.
Registration is mandatory for all commercial use trailers travelling internationally with a gross weight of over 750kg. Registration is also mandatory for non-commercial use trailers that travel internationally and have a gross weight over 3,500kg.
Non-commercial trailers that weigh 3,500kg or less can be registered voluntarily but there is no legal requirement to do so.
Once a trailer is registered through the new service, DVLA will issue a secure trailer registration certificate by post and send email confirmation which includes authorisation to get a number plate made up for the trailer. The number plate must be displayed on the trailer and the registration certificate must be available to present to a foreign authority upon request.
Register trailers now on the GOV.UK website.
