How to register a trailer weighing ≤750 kg or a light tow bar

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 light tow bars (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 plate may be detachable.

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 light tow bar, must be returned to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office

There is a fee associated with this service - Please see

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

The form may be:

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• Collected from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office

You should attach the following to your application:

• 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
• A copy of an extract from the Trade and Industry Registry dated of less than 3 months
• Or 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
• A copy of the description of the trailer with a GVWR of 750 kg or less, or of the light tow bar 
• The payment, to be made by Visa or Mastercard bank cards only, cheque or postal order (clearable in Monaco or France), made out to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office and cash, in accordance with the current fee schedule

Any administrative procedure undertaken at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office by a third party must be accompanied by a mandatesigned by the principal and by supporting documents showing proof of these persons' identities.

The mandate allows the representative to submit and track the progress of the principal’s application, but not to sign documents instead of the principal.

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 and your preferred means of payment.

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 and on presentation of the payment receipt (invoice).

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