Find out how to license a trailer in Western Australia, which includes getting it inspected for roadworthiness and submitting the application in person.
Prescribed flat fee for a vehicle for a period of one year is $13.20.
Any vehicle renewal term less than 12 months; calculation will be $13.20 divided by 12 then multiplying by the number of months in respect of which the renewal is paid.
6-month renewal: ($13.20/12)*6 = $6.60.
3-month renewal: ($13.20/12)*3 = $3.30.
GVM = Gross vehicle Mass. kg = kilogram. cc = cubic centimetre, engine displacement.
kW/t = kilowatt per tonne, 1 m² / S³.
Before you can submit a trailer licence application, you will need to get the trailer inspected for roadworthiness.
Please go to Get a vehicle inspected for more information on new vehicle inspections.
Once the trailer has successfully passed the inspection, you can complete an application to license a vehicle using form VL17.
If the trailer was previously licensed to another owner, a declaration of the seller must be completed on form VL17.
For more information, please go to Buy a vehicle (transfer licence).
Vehicle licence duty is payable on the dutiable value of the vehicle, including the value of any trade-in, unless evidence is produced that the vehicle was previously licensed in your name. More information is available in form VL17.
To find out how much duty is payable, please use our online vehicle licence duty calculator. Where vehicle licence duty is applicable, it is payable at the time of licensing.
Some persons and vehicles types may be eligible for an exemption on the payment of duty. Please refer to the Concessions page for more information.
Only one person can be nominated as a vehicle licence holder. Form VL186 is to be used where the vehicle is jointly owned to nominate a licence holder. This form must accompany the trailer license application form in order to verify the applicant's particulars.
Please go to Proof of identity for more information.
Applications for a trailer licence must be submitted in person at a Driver and Vehicle Services centre or regional agent.
You may also need to present a weighbridge certificate if the tare/mass weight of the trailer cannot be established from the manufacturer's specifications, previous licence documents or licensing records.
Once the trailer is licensed a new set of number plates will be issued.