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

Christmas 2025 and New Year Opening Hours

• Monday, 22nd December: open as normal
• Tuesday, 23rd December: Open 9am - 1pm, 2pm - 3pm
• Wednesday, 24th to Sunday, 28th December: Closed
• Monday, 29th December: Open as normal
• Tuesday, 30th December: Open as normal
• Wednesday, 31st December: 9am to 12 noon
• Thursday, 1st January to Sunday 4th January 2026: Closed
• Reopening Monday, 5th January 2026: normal opening hours