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General terms and conditions

Commercial Vehicle Plate Registration in Kuwait

Commercial plates are issued after you submit the form and attach four documents proving who you are and that your business is registered.

Once you hold commercial plates, the rules on how they may be used are in Commercial vehicle usage.

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Documents you need

Documents to attach

  • Approved documents for the person requesting the plates: nationality, character and residential area
  • An official document confirming enrolment in the commercial registry
  • The commercial shop or factory license
  • The vehicle insurance form, as required by law

Source: Based on the official GDT procedure page:Click here.

Compiled October 2026. Rules and offices can change: confirm with the GDT before you go. This site is not affiliated with the government.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need for commercial plates in Kuwait?

The submitted form, the legal procedures and four documents: owner identity, commercial registry proof, the shop or factory license and insurance.

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Vehicles

Commercial vehicle usage

Commercial plates come with a license exemption for vehicle manufacturers, traders, importers and repairers, but only for specific purposes.

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General registration terms

A new vehicle or motorcycle license is valid for 3 years in Kuwait, and the GDT sets a short window to renew it after expiry.

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New vehicle registration

New and imported vehicles are registered by the GDT after a customs certificate, a technical inspection and valid insurance.

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Foreign vehicle stay

A car registered abroad can stay in Kuwait for up to three months if it keeps a valid license and legal plates from its country and carries the required insurance.

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Government vehicle registration

Vehicles belonging to the Amiri Diwan and government bodies follow a lighter route: a licensing fee exemption, a one-year license and a letter from the owning authority.

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Vehicle registration renewal

Renewing a vehicle registration in Kuwait comes down to renewed insurance, a technical inspection and your ownership papers.

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