All vehicles in Singapore, including goods vehicles and engineering plants, must be registered before they can be used or driven on public roads. Not all engineering plants are allowed to be driven on public roads.
At a glance
Understanding Goods Vehicle and Engineering Plant Registration |
Goods vehicles and engineering plants must be registered in Singapore before they can be used or driven on public roads.
There are 4 types of goods vehicles:
Once registered, the lifespan for goods vehicles is 20 years. There is no lifespan restriction for engineering plants. |
Registering a Goods Vehicle or Engineering Plant |
There are 2 ways to register your goods vehicle or engineering plant:
If you register the goods vehicle or engineering plant personally, follow these steps:
Step 1: Apply for a Vehicle Approval Code (VAC) through VITAS
Step 2: Submit the prerequisite documents
Step 3: Pay registration fees and charges
Step 4: Affix your registration number plates
Step 5: Display your side markings (for Light Goods Vehicle) |