While all drivers know the entire car registration procedure in detail, trailer registration is a constant source of difficulty. It's worth noting that it's no different from registering any other vehicle. However, there are some nuances to consider.
The regulations, adopted throughout the vast territory of the Russian Federation, stipulate that motor vehicles with an engine capacity of 50 cc or an electric motor power exceeding 4 kW, as well as motor vehicles with a maximum speed of 50 km/h and trailers intended for use on public roads, are subject to registration.
The owners of these vehicles can be legal entities, Russian citizens, stateless persons, foreign citizens, and legal entities from other countries. This means that all trailers, from semi-trailers designed for installation on trucks to trailers for passenger cars, are subject to legal registration.
To properly register a trailer, you must prepare the following documents:
- Application for registration;
- Vehicle passport;
- Transit numbers;
- Purchase and sale agreement;
- Vehicle owner's passport;
- All receipts confirming payment of state fees;
- OSAGO policy.
The process of registering any trailer with the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate (GIBDD) is very similar to registering a car. The law allows ten days from the date of purchase for collecting all the necessary documents. After submitting the above documents, GIBDD specialists will inspect the trailer, perform the necessary checks, and then issue the registration documents.
Please note that it is not necessary to purchase a motor vehicle liability insurance policy for trailers intended for personal use. To obtain a policy, you must provide a valid vehicle inspection certificate (MOT) that is valid at the time all documents are submitted.
For individuals who own light trailers, technical inspections have been abolished since 2012. Light trailers with towbars owned by legal entities must undergo technical inspections according to the procedure below:
- trailers from 3 to 7 years old - technical inspection every two years;
- trailers older than seven years - technical inspection once a year;
- All trailers up to three years old are completely exempt from technical inspection;
- and trailers used for transporting dangerous goods undergo technical inspection once every six months.
For other trailers with a total weight exceeding 3.5 tons, not intended for the transportation of dangerous goods, the standards do not regulate the frequency of technical inspection.
Transit numbers are not required!