How to register a trailer weighing ≤750 kg or a lightweight hitch

A trailer with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 750 kg or less does not need to be registered separately but must have a registration plate on the back, matching that of the vehicle towing it.

The same applies to lightweight hitch (such as those used to carry bikes). These must have a registration plate on the back, matching that of the towing vehicle, if the dimensions of the tow bar and the load mean that the towing vehicle’s registration plate cannot be seen from the rear.

The rear plate, which is identical to that of the towing vehicle, accompanied by an undated sticker, will be issued by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office.

The towing vehicle’s registration certificate must not be changed.

In the event that the towing vehicle is sold, the rear plate of the trailer with a GVWR of 750 kg or less, or of the lightweight hitch, must be returned to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office

There is a fee associated with this procedure in accordance with the current applicable rates.

The application must be sent to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office using the appropriate form, duly completed and signed on the originalby the owner of the vehicle.

The form may be:

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• Collected from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office

• The form (see step 1 Formulating the request)
• For Monegasque nationals:
  • A copy of a valid Monaco national identity card
  • Or a copy of a valid national passport with proof of address (gas or electricity bill from the SMEG, rental agreement) dated of less than 3 months
• For residents: a copy of a valid residence permit
• For legal entities:
  • A copy of the articles of association/ministerial authorisation to operate a business in the Principality + certificate of listing in the NIS (statistical identification number) register dated of less than 3 months 
  • Or a copy of an extract from the Trade and Industry Directory dated of less than 3 months
  •  A copy of the identity document of the person legally responsible who signed the form (if a third party is appointed as a signing authority, this document must be accompanied by a certificate attesting to such, along with a copy of the signatory's proof of identity)
• A copy of the description of the trailer with a GVWR of 750 kg or less, or of the lightweight hitch  
• In the case of procedures carried out by a third party, a mandate, signed by the principal and accompanied by supporting documents showing proof of these persons' identities. It should specify that the mandate allows the representative to submit the progress of the principal’s application(s), but not to sign documents instead of the principal
• The payment, to be made by cash, cheque or postal order (clearable in Monaco or France), made out to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office and Visa or Mastercard bank cards only, in accordance with the current fee schedule

To submit your application, you must first make an appointment with an agent of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office.

You can request an appointment in one of the following three ways:

• Online using the online servicemade available for this purpose
• By email to circulation@gouv.mc
• By telephone on (+377) 98 98 80 14

The staff of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office will be waiting for you at the time of the appointment; you should bring with you the documents listed in steps 1 and 2.

You can find all the information about making an appointment with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office following this link 

The certificate and registration plates, if applicable, are available within 72 hours by appointment arranged by the customer manager at the end of the interview, on presentation of the payment receipt (invoice) and an identity document.

If a collection date is not agreed during the appointment to submit your application, you can request an appointment in one of the following three ways:

• Online using the online servicemade available for this purpose
• By email to circulation@gouv.mc
• By telephone on (+377) 98 98 80 14

You can find all the information about making an appointment with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office by following this link