Driver Vehicle Standards Agency
December 11
16:00
2024
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HGV and trailer plates (sometimes called ministry plates) and plating certificates are paper documents that show important information about the vehicle or trailer.
This guide explains:
- which HGVs and trailers need them
- how to get them for a new HGV or trailer
- where to display the plate and where to keep the plating certificate
- how to get updated plates and plating certificates if you make changes to your vehicle
- how to fix mistakes on your ministry plate or plating certificate
- how to get replacements if the originals are damaged or lost