Export Insurance and Plates for Trailers
Dutch export license plates and export insurance for your trailer, whether below 750 kg (no Dutch plate) or above 750 kg with a Dutch registration. RDW recognised, based in Hengelo, from €120. For trailers over 750 kg we also prepare the RDW export document (€50 extra).
Export Plates and Export Insurance for Your Trailer
A trailer towed abroad on public roads needs its own export license plate and mandatory export insurance with a green card. The towing vehicle's insurance does not cover this journey. Export plates are only issued together with export insurance and a green card; plates without insurance are not available. This also applies to caravans and trailers. At our Hengelo office we arrange both for every trailer type.
Our office is officially RDW recognised and has specialised in export documents and export insurance since 2016. We serve private owners, dealers and transport companies moving trailers to Germany, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Spain, Portugal and every other European destination. All documents and plates are valid for 14 days across the European Economic Area, plenty of time to deliver the trailer to its final address.
Dutch law splits trailers into two categories that decide which documents you need: trailers under 750 kg and trailers over 750 kg. The sections below explain exactly what applies to each category, what it costs and which steps to follow. Not sure of the weight? Check the trailer's type plate or contact us for tailored advice.
Exporting a Trailer Under 750 kg (No Dutch Plate)
Trailers with a gross vehicle weight below 750 kg do not have a Dutch registration of their own and are not listed in the RDW register. In daily use they ride under the plate of the towing car or van. As soon as you export the trailer permanently, however, most European countries demand a dedicated registration for the trailer regardless of weight.
For that reason we supply a temporary Dutch export plate with export insurance for light trailers. The plate identifies the trailer during transport and the first days after arrival, and the insurance provides third-party liability cover for 14 days across the European Economic Area. Because the trailer was never registered in the RDW system, no RDW export document is required.
Rate: trailer below 750 kg
€120
- Temporary Dutch export license plates for the trailer
- Export insurance (14 days, third-party liability)
- Valid across the European Economic Area
- No RDW export document required
Exporting a Trailer Above 750 kg (Dutch Plate Present)
Trailers with a gross vehicle weight above 750 kg carry a Dutch registration and a vehicle title (kentekenbewijs). Exporting such a trailer requires additional steps because the trailer has to be removed from the RDW register before it can be registered abroad.
For towing abroad, you need export license plates and export insurance for €120, plus the RDW export document for €50. The document deregisters the trailer and provides proof of discharge for the seller. Its Dutch plates are then invalid. Only if the trailer is carried on another trailer, low-loader or car transporter is the export document alone sufficient.
Rate: trailer above 750 kg
€170
€120 plates + insurance · €50 export document
- RDW export document (deregistration from NL)
- Proof of discharge for the seller or owner
- Export license plates and 14 days export insurance
- Road tax stopped automatically
Trailer Export Pricing at a Glance
Transparent rates, no hidden fees. Pick the option that matches your trailer weight. All rates include VAT and apply during standard opening hours. Compare with other vehicle types on our pricing page.
Export Plate + Insurance
€120
For light trailers without a Dutch registration. Includes temporary plates and 14 days of export insurance.
Request NowExport Plate + Insurance + Export Document
€170
For heavy trailers with a Dutch registration. Includes the RDW export document, plates and 14 days of insurance.
Complete PackageDocuments Required for Trailer Export Plates
To speed up the process, bring the following documents to our office at Slachthuisweg 135 in Hengelo. Which papers you need depends on whether the trailer weighs below or above 750 kg.
Trailer < 750 kg
- Valid ID (passport or national ID card)
- Proof of ownership (invoice or bill of sale)
- Chassis number (VIN, from the type plate)
- Destination address abroad
Trailer > 750 kg
- Valid ID (passport or national ID card)
- Dutch license plates of the trailer
- Vehicle title (kentekencard) and codes
- Destination address abroad
How the Process Works
Contact & Appointment
Open Mon-Sat 10:00-16:30. Call or WhatsApp about 20 minutes before arrival and tell us whether the trailer is under or over 750 kg.
Provide Documents
Visit our office at Slachthuisweg 135 in Hengelo with your ID and trailer details.
RDW Processing
For trailers over 750 kg we deregister the trailer with the RDW and hand over the export document.
Road-Ready
Drive off with export plates and insurance policy. Extension possible via our online service.
Caravan & Trailer Export Rates: Document, Insurance & Plates
| Service | Price from |
|---|---|
| Car Export Document part 2 | €50 |
| Export Insurance & Export Plates caravan/trailer (valid 14 days) | €120 |
| Complete package caravan/trailer – Export Document + Export Insurance + Export Plates | €170 |
| Export insurance extension, 2 weeks | €120 |
Export plates are only issued together with an export insurance and green card; plates without insurance are not available. This also applies to caravans and trailers.
These are starting prices. Please note that online requests include administration and delivery costs, and requests outside office hours may carry surcharges.
Call, email or WhatsApp in advance to make an appointment.
Source: autoexportdocument.nl · 14 October 2026 · RDW-approved vehicle export office
Frequently Asked Questions about Trailer Export Plates and Insurance
Answers to the most common questions about exporting a trailer
Source: autoexportdocument.nl - 14 October 2026
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