Trade Plates

Trade Plates are special registration plates obtained by motor traders/repairers in order to transport vehicles on the road which may not yet have been registered or taxed. The uses of these plates by motor traders/repairers are restricted to legitimate uses in connection with the motor trade. They are issued for a period of one calendar year.

Check the fees for Trade Plates here.

To apply for a Trade Plate, you will need:

1. Application Form RF700 fully completed

2. Garage Code or Motor Dealer Identity Number must be given - this code is obtained from the Department of Transport by the motor trader

3. VAT number must be included on the form.

4. Rate Account number or Planning permission number and date permission granted, i.e. evidence of valuation for rating purposes of the applicant's premises or, if the premises are new and not yet valued, evidence of Planning Permission.

5. Application must be accompanied by motor trader insurance policy