Trade plates are essential for operating unregistered or unlicensed vehicles on public roads in South Africa. If you’re a registered manufacturer, builder, importer, motor transport contractor, motor dealer, or financial institution, trade plates can simplify your operations.
Documents You Need to Submit
To apply for trade plates, you’ll first need a motor trade permit number. Submit the following:
- BRNC Certificate
- Copy of the Company Proxy’s Identity Document (original size)
- Completed MTN1 Form
What Is a Motor Trade Number?
A motor trade number is a permit that authorizes specific businesses to drive unregistered or unlicensed vehicles on public roads while following legal regulations.
Authorized businesses can use trade plates in their operations, such as:
- Selling vehicles
- Exchanging vehicles
- Repairing vehicles
- Delivering vehicles to clients
These plates allow businesses to operate vehicles that aren’t yet registered or licensed legally on public roads.
Who Is Eligible?
Trade plates are available to:
- Motor transport contractors delivering vehicles
- Motor dealers selling, exchanging, repairing, or delivering vehicles
- Manufacturers or builders delivering or testing vehicles
- Importers delivering vehicles
Applicants must first apply for a motor trade number and then license it. For example, if you’re a vehicle dealer, you can use trade plates to let customers test drive vehicles on public roads.
Need Help With Trade Plate Applications?
If you’d like more details about trade plates or Dealerstock services, feel free to reach out to R.O.R.S.A. We’re here to make the process quick and straightforward for you.
We look forward to assisting you!