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What do I need to register my trailer for the first time? 

All trailers with a Design Gross Vehicle Weight (DGVW) of more than 3,500 kg must be registered at your local motor tax office, including brand new and imported trailers.

For trailers manufactured before 29th October 2012 you will need:

  • Form TF100 (PDF HERE) – Must be fully complete and Declaration form signed/dated.
  • TF300B (PDF HERE) – Manufacturer’s/Assemblers Certificate stamped, signed and dated by the manufacturer/assembler of the Trailer or their authorised agent.
  • Proof of address (i.e. utility bill within last 3 months).
  • PPS/VAT Number.
  • Original Invoice or Lease Agreement for purchase of trailer showing the VIN/Chassis No.
  • Fee of €60.

For trailers manufactured on or after 29th October 2012 you will need:

  • Form TF100 (PDF HERE) – Must be fully complete and Declaration form signed/dated.
  • TF300A (PDF HERE) – Weight Identification Certificate.
  • Plus an acceptable Certificate of Approval (one of the below):
    • An EC Certificate of Conformity (EC CoC) for a complete or completed trailer (meets EU approval & allows the trailer enter into service in any member state of the EU – must be in English/Irish).
    • Irish National Small Series Type Approval Certificate of Conformity (NSSTA CoC) for a complete or completed trailer (meets Ireland’s approval approved by NSAI – provided by distributor/manufacturer).
    • Irish Individual Vehicle Approval Certificate (IVA Certificate) – meets Ireland’s approval for trailers imported or special/individual trailers.
    • If imported & evidence of national approval certificate from an EU member state, the owner should be asked to contact the NSAI to have the trailer examined & verified and, once all requirements met, the NSA will issue an Irish IVA certificate for the trailer.
  • Proof of address (i.e. utility bill within last 3 months).
  • PPS/VAT Number.
  • Original Invoice or Lease Agreement for purchase of trailer showing the VIN/Chassis No.
  • Fee of €60.

Please note that the trailer card cannot be issued out over the counter, but will be posted out to the registered address.

A replacement trailer licence card can be issued upon receipt of a Replacement Document Form RF134 - PDF HERE (signed and stamped at a Garda station)  and the €6 replacement fee.

Changes in ownership for a trailer may be completed by returning the trailer card and a TF200 (Notification of Transfer of Trailer Ownership) form (PDF HERE), to the motor tax office.

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