Guidance

Trailer registration service guidance (INF291)

Information on the trailer registration service, and trailer registration numbers and number plates.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
• Published: 25 February 2019
• Last updated: 30 April 2026
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  1. 30 April 2026

     Updated PDF and HTML.

  2. 29 August 2025

     Updates the INF291 PDF and added HTML

  3. 19 September 2024

     Updated pdf.

  4. 25 February 2019

     Added translation

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Trailer registration service guidance (INF291)

Ref: INF291

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Find out more about how to create a trailer account, how to get a trailer number plate, trailer registration plate design specifications and other information.