Taxing a Private Vehicle

It is a legal requirement to have motor tax if you want to drive your vehicle in a public place. Motor tax is a charge imposed by the Government on some motor vehicles. Motor tax is collected by local authorities.

New or imported vehicle

Documentation required to tax a new or imported vehicle:

• Completed RF100 form (also available from garage if new, or Revenue Commissioners if imported). Form must be fully completed and signed.
• For first time taxing of a vehicle insurance certificate in name of registered owner must be produced when taxing the vehicle.
• Appropriate Fee.

Renew motor tax

Documentation required to renew motor tax:

Reminder Renewal form RF100B. Form must be fully completed and signed, ensuring insurance details are entered.
or
Motor Tax Renewal Form RF100A.

• when the vehicle has an arrears period
• when there is a period of non-use being declared
• when a change of ownership has taken place
• when the RF100B has been mislaid or lost

With appropriate fee

For first time taxing of a second hand vehicle, insurance certificate in name of registered owner must be produced when taxing the vehicle.

 Renew tax where a re-declaration is necessary

Documentation required to renew tax where a re-declaration is necessary (e.g. change of class, change of engine, chance of colour):

• Completed Change of Particulars Form RF111
• Registration Book/Vehicle Licensing Certificate or Registration Certificate
• Letter from garage (where there is a change of engine or class)
• Appropriate Fee