Download your HGV or trailer plating certificate and ministry plate

Use this service to view and download your plating certificate and ministry plate.

You can also download a copy of the current and previous MOT certificates.

This service is free.

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Print the plating certificate and plate

You can download an A4 PDF document containing an A5-sized plating certificate and an A5-sized plate.

You need to print this out and cut the paper into its 2 parts.

You can print on any type or colour of A4 paper, as long as all parts of the plate and plating certificate are clear to read. DVSA recommends that you laminate the plate to help protect it, but this is not a requirement.

Display the plate

You must display the plate:

• within the vehicle’s cab if it’s an HGV
• on the chassis if it’s a trailer

Fix the plate securely in a position that’s easy to see and read it from. The plate must be clear enough to read at all times.

You can keep the plating certificate with the other vehicle documents (for example, in an office) or in the vehicle.

Other ways to apply

If you cannot use the service, you can fill in a form to apply for replacement documents instead.

It costs £13 to apply.

How to send your application form

Apply online

1. Download and save the form on your computer.

2. Fill in the form.

3. Use the service to apply for a vehicle test or certificate for a lorry or trailer to send the form to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

4. Pay the application fee by credit or debit card (DVSA will email you to tell you how to pay after you’ve applied), or using a pre-funded account.

Apply by post

Download and fill in the form and post it to DVSA.

What happens next

DVSA aims to process your application in 5 days. 

DVSA will email your replacement documents for you to print out.