Motor Taxation F.A.Q.s

• What is the breakdown of the CO2 based tax system ?
  

  New cars registered between 1-1-2008 and 30-6-2008 will have their motor tax charged on the basis of the existing engine size (c.c). However, a low CO2 emitting new car registered between 1-1-2008 and 30-6-2008 will have its motor tax switched to the lower CO2 based rate on first renewal of tax, after 1-7-2008. Motor tax rates are graduated, as one moves up the CO2 bands, as follows:

   

• Band A, which equals CO2 emissions of under 120g per km - motor tax rate of €100.
• Band B, which equals CO2 emissions of between 121 and 140g per km - motor tax rate of €150.
• Band C, which equals CO2 emissions of between 141 and 155g per km - motor tax rate of €290.
• Band D, which equals CO2 emissions of between 156 and 170g per km - motor tax rate of €430.
• Band E, which equals CO2 emissions of between 171 and 190g per km - motor tax rate of €600.
• Band F, which equals CO2 emissions of between 191 and 225g per km - motor tax rate of €1,000.
• Band G, the top band - tax rate of €2,000, reflecting CO2 emissions of over 225g per km.
  



Cars registered before 2008 (i.e.) cars in the current motor tax system before 2008) will continue to be taxed under the existing system related to engine size (cc).

 

From July 2008 there will be two separate tax systems for cars. Cars under the current motor tax system will continue to be taxed based on engine size (cc). New cars registered from 2008 will be taxed based on CO2 emissions level. New low CO2 emitting cars purchased in the first six months of 2008 will be switched to the CO2 system on first renewal of motor tax after July 1st 2008.




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• What documentation do I need to tax a new / imported vehicle, for personal use ?

You need the following:

• - Form RF100
• - Confirmation of current Insurance details.
• - Fee

When the vehicle has been taxed for the first time, a Vehicle Registration Certificate will then be issued to the owner by the Vehicle Registration Unit in due course.

Note: The vehicle is due to be taxed from the first day of the month of it's registration with the Revenue Commissioners.




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• My vehicle is taxed for private use. What documentation do I need to renew the tax on it ?
  

  You need the following:

• - Form [ RF100A ], completed
  or
• - Computerised reminder [ Form RF100B ] This is the reminder form received from the Vehicle Registration Unit approximately 2 weeks before the tax on the vehicle expires.
  
  
• - Confirmation of current Insurance details
• - Fee




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• What documentation do I need to tax my goods vehicle ?
  

  You need the following:

• - Form [ RF100 ], completed
• - Confirmation of current Insurance details
• - Fee

In certain circumstances, either a Certificate of Roadworthiness, weight docket, or a goods declaration form may also need to be included with the application.

When the vehicle has been taxed for the first time, a Vehicle Registration Certificate will then be issued to the owner by the Vehicle Registration Unit in due course.




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• What documentation do I need to tax a Small Public Service Vehicle (SPSV) ? e.g taxi
  

  Small Public Service Vehicle Licences are categorised as Hackneys, Limousines, Taxis and Wheelchair Accessible Taxis. In each case the documentation for taxation is the same.

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  You need the following:

• - Form [ RF100 ], completed
• - Confirmation of current Insurance details
• - Fee [ € 72 per annum ]




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• What documentation do I need to tax a new / imported motorcycle ?
  What documentation do I need to renew the tax on my motorcycle ?
  
  

You need the following:

• - Form [ RF100 ], completed
• - Confirmation of current Insurance details
• - Fee

  
  

  When the vehicle has been taxed for the first time, a Vehicle Registration Certificate will then be issued to the owner by the Vehicle Registration Unit in due course.

  
  

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• I am selling a vehicle myself and it is registered on or after 1/1/1993. What do I need to do ?

You need the following :

• - Part B of the Vehicle Licensing Certificate [ Form RF101 ], completed
  or
• - Reverse side of the Vehicle Registration Certificate must be signed by the seller and the new owner of the vehicle and sent to :
  



The Vehicle Registration Unit,
Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government,
Shannon,
Co.Clare




Details of the Change of Ownership will be updated by the Vehicle Registration Unit. The new owner will then receive a Vehicle Registration Certificate in their own name in due course.




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• I am selling a vehicle to a dealer and it is registered on or after 1/1/1993. What do I need to do ?

You need the following :


• - Part B of the Vehicle Licensing Certificate, [ Form RF101 ], completed

or

• - Reverse side of the Vehicle Registration Certificate must be signed by the seller of the vehicle and given to the Motor Dealer.
  
  
• A Notification of Transfer of Vehicle Ownership to a Motor Dealer [ Form RF105 ] must also be signed by both parties and sent to :
  
  

The Vehicle Registration Unit,
Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government
Shannon Town Centre,
Co.Clare




The Vehicle Registration Unit will temporarily transfer ownership of the vehicle to the Dealer until such time as the vehicle is sold on by them. In such circumstances the Dealer is not categorised as being a registered owner.




When the vehicle is sold on by the dealer, the Vehicle Licensing Certifcate or Vehicle Registration Certificate (where applicable) must be signed by the new owner and sent to the Vehicle Registration Unit (address above). The new owner will then receive a replacement Vehicle Registration Certificate in their own name in due course.




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• What documentation do I need to tax a new / imported large public service vehicle (LPSV) ? e.g bus

You need the following:

• - Form [ RF100 ], completed
• - LPSV licence (Article 60 licence in the case of a school bus)
• - Certificate of Roadworthiness
• - Confirmation of current Insurance details
• - Fee




When the vehicle has been taxed for the first time, a Vehicle Registration Certificate will then be issued to the owner by the Vehicle Registration Unit in due course.




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• What documentation do I need to tax a new / imported Motor Caravan ?

You need the following:

• - Form [ RF100 ], completed
• - Confirmation of current Insurance details
• - Fee [ € 78 per annum ]

 

When the vehicle has been taxed for the first time, a Vehicle Registration Certificate will then be issued to the owner by the Vehicle Registration Unit in due course.




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• Under what circumstances do I need a Certificate of Roadworthiness ?

A Certificate of Roadworthiness is required for certain vehicles namely:

• Mechanically propelled vehicles, registered for one year or more, used for the carriage of passengers with more than 8 seats, not including the driver e.g. a bus
• Goods vehicles, registered for one year or more
• Goods trailers, registered for one year or more, having an unladen weight exceeding 1,524 kilograms
• Ambulances, registered for one year or more

Note : If you do not have a current Certificate of Roadworthiness for a vehicle that would be included in any of the four categories listed above, you cannot tax the vehicle. You must have the vehicle tested by an Authorised Tester. A list of Authorised Testers in the Waterford area is available from your Motor Taxation Office.




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• I wish to change the name and/or address on my vehicle documentation. What do I need to do ?

If you hold a Vehicle Licensing Certificate or a Vehicle Registration Certificate for your vehicle, you should enter the details of your new name and/or address on the reverse side of this document and send it to :

The Vehicle Registration Unit,
Department of the Environment, Heritage & Local Government,
Shannon Town Centre,
Co. Clare




Your new details will be updated and the replacement Vehicle Registration Certificate will be sent to you outlining the changes in due course.

 

If you hold a Registration (Log) Book for your vehicle you must send it to your local Motor Taxation Office together with a note detailing the change of name and/or address. Your details will then be updated and the Registration (Log) Book will be returned to you.

 

Note : In the case of a change of name, one of the following must also be submitted:
1) Marraige Certificate - if change of name is by marraige.
2) Birth certificate - if you are reverting to your maiden name.
3) Solicitor's Letter - if you are changing your name by deed poll.




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• I have changed the engine in my vehicle. What must I do to update my documentation ?

You need the following :

• - Change of Particulars [ Form RF111 ] and send it to your Local Motor Taxation Office together with one of the following, whichever is applicable:
• - the Registration (Log) Book
• - the Vehicle Licencing Certificate
• - Vehicle Registration Certificate
• - For private vehicles, a letter from a garage comfirming the serial number and size of new engine
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• - For goods vehicles, a weight docket confirming the weight of the new engine
  
  

For vehicles with Registration (Log) Books, the new details will be updated on this document by the Motor Taxation Office and returned to the owner. In all other cases an updated Vehicle Registration Certificate will be issued to the owner by the Vehicle Registration Unit in due course.




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• How do I apply for the N.C.T. ?

To apply for an N.C.T., contact the National Car Testing Service by any of the following means :



In writing to :
The Customer Services Department,
National Car Testing Service (NCTS),
Lakedrive 3026 ,
Citywest Business Campus,
Naas Road,
Dublin 24.

Telephone LoCall : 1890 412 413 (0800 - 2000 Mon - Thurs, 0800 - 1800 Fri)
Fax : 01 413 5982
E-mail : booking@ncts.ie




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• I've lost a document. How can I get a replacement ?

You need the following :

• - Application for Replacement Documents [ Form RF 134 ] declaring what document(s) have been lost
• - Have this form witnessed and stamped by a member of the Garda Siochana
• - Fee

The current replacement fees are as follows :

Registration (Log) Book €12

Vehicle Licensing or Registration Certificate €12

Tax Disc €6

Certificate of Roadworthiness (light) €3

Certificate of Roadworthiness (heavy) €7

National Car Test (NCT) Certificate €12.70

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