Trailer Registration

You must register a new or imported trailer for the first time with Laois County Council.

You must register a new or imported trailer with your local Motor Tax Office if its maximum permissible weight exceeds 3500kg.

What do I need to register a trailer manufactured before October 29th 2012?

The following is required to register trailers that were manufactured before October 29th 2012: 

  1. TF100 (Trailer/Semi-Trailer Licensing) form 
  2. TF300B (Weight Identification Certificate for a trailer outside the scope of type approval) form – signed and stamped by the manufacturer or an Approved Test Centre 
  3. Proof of address (i.e., utility bill from within the last 3 months) 
  4. Evidence of PPS/VAT Number of the owner  
  5. The original invoice or lease agreement for purchase of the trailer (showing the VIN/Chassis number) 
  6. Registration fee of €60

Please note we cannot issue the trailer card at the counter, but it will be posted to the applicant’s registered address. 

What do I need to register a trailer manufactured from October 29th 2012?

The following is required to register trailers that were manufactured on or after October 29th 2012: 

  1. TF100 (Trailer/Semi-Trailer Licensing) form 
  2. TF300A (Weight Identification Certificate for a type approved trailer) form
  3. Proof of address (i.e., utility bill from within the last 3 months) 
  4. Evidence of PPS/VAT Number of the owner  
  5. The original invoice or lease agreement for purchase of the trailer (showing the VIN/Chassis number) 
  6. Registration fee of €60
  7. One of the following certificates of approval for the trailer: 
  • An EC Certificate of Conformity (EC CoC) for a complete or completed trailer 
  • Irish National Small Series Type Approval Certificate of Conformity (NSSTA CoC) for a complete or completed trailer 
  • Irish Individual Vehicle Approval Certificate (IVA Certificate) – meets Ireland’s approval for trailers imported or special/individual trailers

Please note we cannot issue the trailer card at the counter, but it will be posted to the applicant’s registered address. 

How do I change ownership of a trailer?

To change the ownership of a registered trailer, the following is required: 

  • TF200 (Notification of Transfer of Trailer Ownership) form - completed by both the seller and buyer 
  • The original trailer card 

Please submit these two documents to your motor tax office. We will process the change of ownership and return the trailer card to the new owner.  

How do I change the owner's details of a trailer (for example, my address)? 

  • TF100 application form
  • Trailer card

Please submit these two documents to your motor tax office. We will process the change and return the trailer card to you.  

How do I notify you that a trailer is scrapped, destroyed or exported? 

Please submit the following two documents to your motor tax office:

  • Written notification of scrappage/destruction/export 
  • Trailer card 

How do I apply for a replacement trailer licence card? 

Please submit these two documents to your motor tax office. We will issue the replacement trailer card to you:

  • A completed RF134 form signed in the presence of your local Garda Station 
  • The fee of €6 

Further information

If you have any other queries, please contact us directly at 057 8664009 or email motortax@laoiscoco.ie.