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Register a trailer or caravan

How to register a light trailer or caravan and check eligibility and weight.

Why should I register?

You must register your trailer or caravan if you want to tow it in Victoria.

If your previous registration has expired, you’ll need to renew it. You can renew your registration if it expired less than 3 months ago.

Steps to register

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    Step 1: Check if the vehicle has been registered before

    If your vehicle has previous number plates or registration papers, then it has already been registered.

    If you're registering a trailer or caravan for the first time in Australia, it needs to be entered on the Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV).

    For more information about first time registration on Low ATM trailers page on the Australian Government Department of Infrastructure website.

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    Step 2: See if you’re eligible

    To register, you must:

    For some light trailers, you might not need to register. Your light trailer is exempt from registration for use in Victoria if it:

    • weighs less than 200kg (unladen)
    • is less than 3 metres in length, including drawbar
    • is not wider than the towing vehicle
    • is not used for business
    • has not been built to carry a boat.

    If it is exempt and not registered, the caravan or trailer needs to show the same registration number as the towing vehicle. You can also buy an exempt trailer plate with your myVicRoads account.

    However, if you’re going to tow your light trailer or caravan interstate, make sure to register it in Victoria before you go.

*If you don’t have a Victorian licence or VicRoads customer number, you must visit a VicRoads Customer Service Centre and provide full evidence of identity documents.

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    Step 3: Check your aggregate trailer mass (ATM)

    How you register will depend on your ATM (commonly called gross trailer mass). 

    You can find your caravan or trailer’s ATM: 

    • on the manufacturer’s trailer identification plate on your trailer or caravan
    • on the Register of Approved Vehicles for your specific vehicle
    • contact the manufacturer of your caravan or trailer
    • contact a signatory to Vehicle Assessment Signatory Scheme (VASS).

    If your vehicle weighs over 4.5 tonnes, this is a heavy vehicle.  See How to register a heavy vehicle.

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    Step 4: Prepare for your appointment

    You’ll need:

    • the trailer or caravan (only if the ATM is between 751kg to 4500kg).
    • evidence of the trailer's weight:
      • for trailers up to 4500kg - the tare weight and ATM must be displayed on the trailer identification plate or the RAV
      • if previously registered - a weighbridge docket stating the tare weight.
    • for light trailers with an ATM up to 750kg:
    • for trailers with an ATM over 750kg, but less than or equal to 4.5 tonnes:
    • bring an original and signed Authority to act as an agent form (PDF) (if someone else is registering on behalf of a company).
    • your evidence of identity (this includes evidence of your Victorian garage address if this is different from your residential address).
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    Step 5: Book your appointment

    To book your appointment with us, you'll need different forms depending on your ATM.

    For all trailers and caravans, you’ll need to make sure:

    • the vehicle VIN is stamped on the trailer and a trailer identification plate is affixed
    • the trailer's VIN is recorded on the Register of Approved Vehicles, this applies to all trailers that have never been registered in Australia
    • the trailer complies with the applicable standards.

    You’ll need to pay fees when you book, including an appointment and inspection fee.

    How to book

    Booking online is the easiest and fastest way to get your appointment.

    If you want to register the trailer in a company name, you can still book the appointment in your name, but at your appointment make sure all paperwork reflects the company as the applicant.

    If you can't book your appointment online you can:

     

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    Step 6: Attend your appointment

    Make sure you have with you:

    • all the relevant documentation and your vehicle (in most cases, we will need to inspect it)
    • tools and screws to put your number plate on before you leave VicRoads
    • payment for registration, this includes a standard registration charge and standard number plate fee. 

    Keep in mind, if you’re late you may be rescheduled to the next available timeslot and may need to pay an additional fee.