DVDL Cayman Islands Trade and Souvenir Plates

Organization : The Department of Vehicle and Drivers’ Licensing (DVDL)
Facility : Trade Plates and Souvenir Plates
Country : Cayman Islands
Website : https://www.dvdl.gov.ky/licencing/trade-plates

How To Apply For Trade Plates in Cayman Islands?

The plates issued under this section remain at all times the property of the Department of Vehicle & Driver’s Licensing, who may, from time to time, state under what conditions such plates may be used. This application must be accompanied by the appropriate Trade and Business Licence.

Commercial entities such as motor vehicle dealers, agents, repairers or traders are able to obtain trade registration plates under the Traffic Act, (2021 Revision). These are meant to be used only when a vehicle is being driven by a potential buyer, or is on its way to be repaired or test driven.

To make an application for Trade Plates the below is needed:
** Completed application form in the name of the company or person.
** Certified copy of the Trade & Business Licence and/or Annual Returns (not more than 12 months old) or Certificate of Incorporation.
** Valid Certificate of Insurance.
** Authorized signature of person(s) who can sign on behalf of the company and attached copies of driver’s licences.
** Payment of the prescribed fee (CI $352.00 per quarter for each set or CI $1,408.00 per set annually). A person cannot hold more than three (3) sets of trade plates.
** All documentation must be submitted to the Operations Manager, Administrative Assistance or the Deputy Director before the trade plates are issued or renewed.

Note:
No trade plates must be issued without an approval letter from the Operations Manager. The letter will contain the conditions of use to the purchaser.

How To Apply For Souvenir Plates in Cayman Islands?

The department halted the sale of souvenir plates due to the change of plates with security features.

Request a Vehicle Extract:
Avail a vehicle extract as a part of documentation which will be presented to the Customs Department in the Cayman Islands and at the Port of Entry of the final destination.

Exporting a vehicle? If so, a vehicle extract will form part of the documentation which will be required by the Customs & Border Control here in the Cayman Islands and at the port of entry of the final destination.

A vehicle extract will show the period of which a vehicle has been registered, verify its’ VIN #, make, model and relevant information on the current owner.

To request a vehicle extract, complete the form (System Search Form) and pay the required fee of CI$100.00, contact the Customer Support Center or visit our Crewe Road location. Within 3 to 5 working days, you may return to collect the extract from the Customer Service Desk. Remember to bring your receipt along with your photo identification.