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There is some essential documentation which you need to carry about your HGV and trailer if you drive a commercial vehicle carrying goods abroad.

Vehicle and trailer registration documents

You need to carry your vehicle registration documents when driving abroad for less than 12 months.

This can be either:

• , if you have one
• a to show you’re allowed to use a hired or leased vehicle abroad

There are different rules if you .

Trailer registration certificate

You need to carry the trailer registration certificate when you travel abroad.

Find out how to .

If you have an abnormal load trailer

You also need to .

Certificates for specialist vehicle approvals

You need to carry any documents about specialist approvals your vehicle has. These might include approvals for:

• carrying dangerous goods

Goods vehicle operator licence disc

You must display a valid operator licence disc for either:

Haulage licences or permits needed for the journey

You need to carry copies of the licences or permits that are needed for the journey you’re making.

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If you’re carrying out a job within an EU country (cabotage)
You need to .

If you’re using an ECMT permit

If you’re using a European Conference of Ministers of 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ (ECMT) permit, you also need to carry:

• an ECMT certificate of compliance for the vehicle and trailer
• an ECMT certificate of roadworthiness

Find out more about ECMT permits.