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The legal framework for issuing Trade Plates to Motor Traders or Fleet Holders is contained in Section 21 of the Finance (No. 2) Act 1992 and Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 1992.

Trade Plates are special registration plates obtained by motor traders/repairers in order to transport vehicles on the road which may not yet have been registered or taxed. The uses of these plates by motor traders/repairers are restricted to legitimate uses in connection with the motor trade. They are issued for a period of 1 calendar year.  To apply for a Trade Plate, you will need:  

1. Application fully completed i.e.
   -          Garage Code or Motor Dealer Identity Number must be given - this code is obtained from the Department of Transport by the motor trader
   -          VAT number must be included on the form.
   -          Rate Account number or planning permission number and date permission granted, i.e. evidence attached of valuation for rating purposes of the applicant's premises, or, if the premises are new and not yet valued evidence of Planning Permission.
2. Copy of Motor Trader Insurance Policy must be attached to application

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