Light trailers

Here's how dealers can register a new light trailer using myVicRoads partner account.

These vehicle types are categorised as light trailers:

  • a light trailer with a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) of 4.5 tonnes or less
  • a caravan with a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) of 4.5 tonnes or less.

Register a new light trailer

  • Log on to myVicRoads partner account and click on ‘Register a light trailer’
  • Obtain evidence of identity documents.
  • Record the correct garage address to calculate the correct registration amount.
  • Make sure that the registration date is the date when the light trailer will be delivered to the customer.
  • The year of manufacture and the compliance plate date are taken from the RAV date of entry. For example, for the entry 01/08/2021 the year of manufacture is 2021 and the compliance plate date is 08/2021.
  • The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) must be 17 digits long. All compliant vehicles manufactured after 1989 must be stamped with a unique 17-digit alpha-numeric vehicle identification number (VIN) and have a compliance plate.
  • Record the tare mass and GVM exactly as it appears on the compliance plate.
  • Select the correct registration rate code:
    • TV: light trailers for private or business use, or government/shire approved bodies
    • TF: light trailers for firefighting and emergency response, and primary producers
    • CB: light trailers for charitable, benevolent or religious institutions.
    Refer to the light trailer registration codes and fees section below for more information.

When the vehicle has been registered on the myVicRoads partner account, mail these documents to VicRoads in the yellow pre-paid envelope at the end of the week (Friday):

Keep a copy of all documentation at the dealership for auditing purposes.

Before you can use your vehicle on a road or public space, it must be registered and number plates attached.

For extra help, go through the new registration user- based scenarios (External link).

Reg type Reg code Reg fee Plates Admin fee Inspection fee
Light trailer TV 100% Yes Yes Yes
Light trailer TF  Exempt Yes  Yes  Yes
Light trailer CB Exempt Yes Yes  Yes

Bring the items listed in step 4 as well as payment for registration (cash, VISA or Mastercard*, EFTPOS, cheque or money order).

Here’s what you pay for:

*A card payment fee applies if you pay by VISA or Mastercard.

**All VicRoads Customer Service Centres accept cash except for:

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