Tractor Registration

Age-related numbers

A clear photograph of each side of the tractor, the serial number on the dashboard plate (or casting code if the serial plate is missing), the engine number – which must be legible (photographs are required to be retained). If you are unsure of the location of the engine number, please contact Bob Wood at the number listed below.

A covering letter stating the tractor model (TE-A, MF 35 etc), serial number and engine number e.g. TEA 12345, engine number S123456E. MF35/135 models have a date stamp on the bottom of the engine sump.

For TE-20, MF 35 and MF 100 Series models a photograph of the gearbox casting numbers located by the gearstick dipstick should be supplied.

Retention of an original registration number

A copy of the old logbook, a pre-1982 document, i.e bill of sale (must have the registration number and serial number displayed), or a copy of the entry in the County Council records, plus the same pictures as for age-related numbers.

You may be able to contact the County Council Archives Department in the area where the number was first issued to request a certified copy of the tractor entry which clearly shows the vehicle serial number, for which they will make a charge. Please note, if the serial number is not on the document, the DVLA will reject the application.

Never post an old original logbook; always send a copy which will be certified. Please send this along with any other requirements. A certified copy of the logbook will then be supplied for submission to the DVLA.

If you cannot satisfy any one of the above requirements for retaining your number, an age-related number is the only option.