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International road haulage: HGV and trailer documents
Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and trailer documents you need to legally cross international borders in a UK-registered vehicle.
Your vehicle must be taxed and you must carry certain documents about your HGV and trailer with you if you drive a commercial vehicle carrying goods between countries. These include:
- the vehicle and trailer registration documents
- certificates for any specialist approvals the vehicle has
- a goods vehicle operator licence disc
- licences or permits needed for the journey
- vehicle and trailer insurance documents
- a GB sticker
Vehicle and trailer registration documents
Your need to carry your vehicle registration documents when driving abroad for less than 12 months. This can be either:
- the vehicle log book (V5C), if you have one
- a VE103 to show you’re allowed to use a hired or leased vehicle abroad
There are different rules if you take the vehicle out of the UKfor 12 months or more.
Trailer registration certificate
You need to carry the trailer registration certificate when you travel abroad.