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  • Replacing Lost Vehicle Documents (Replacement Log Book Ireland)

    Please note:The information below is for informational purposes only and therefore is not an official source. For any queries or questions relating to any information contained herein, please direct all questions to the appropriate government agency. VEHICLE DOCUMENT CONTACT NUMBERS: Vehicle Registration Certificates (Logbooks) - 061 365 005 Change of vehicle ownership -061 365 005 Motor Tax Queries -...

  • Declaring when a vehicle is off the road

    Declare you car off the road If your vehicle is not in use and will not be kept in a public place you need to declare your vehicle off the road. Unless your vehicle is not in use and you intend to sell the vehicle, you will not need to fill out an off-road declaration form. If you intend to...

  • Buying a used car? Check the documentation first

    Check the car documentation before you buy that car Before you buy a used car it is vital that you view and verify the correct documentation that should accompany the vehicle. It is important that you check the details of the car’s documentation accurately and that they match with the car. The seller of the vehicle should be able to...

  • How to Check is my car taxed? - MyVehicle

    Why you should check if a vehicle is taxed and NCT'ed? Motor tax is an annual duty payable on all road vehicles and is a legal requirement in Ireland. If you own a car you are legally required to display evidence of your road tax. Once someone has paid their tax on a vehicle, they are issued with a motor...

  • Gardai seize vehicle after driver uses a vise-grip to stop brake fluid leaking

    One of the latest tweets shared on the official An Garda Síochána Twitter account has revealed quite a dangerous action by one driver. Guards from the Dublin Metropolitan Region stopped a vehicle because it was discovered it had no tax, insurance or NCT. On further examination of the vehicle, they also discovered it was in a very dangerous and unroadworthy...

  • Republic of Ireland in breach of EU law on VRT

    It has been found that Ireland has been in breach of EU law by charging the full vehicle registration tax (VRT) on vehicles entering the State on a temporary basis. The ruling by European Court of Justice will be particularly felt on the Border where vehicles entering the Republic from Northern Ireland are routinely prosecuted for not paying VRT. The...

  • Could This Be The Worst Attempt to Doctor a Tax Disk Ever?

    An Garda Síochána stopped a car in Galway at the weekend in which the driver was using their mobile phone while driving and in the process discovered possibly the most comical attempt at a doctored tax disk in Irish history. At first glance, an observer could be fooled into thinking the disk is normal but on closer examination you will...

  • Motorists are being warned of motor tax email scam targeting bank details

    Motor tax email scam targeting customer bank details The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport have become aware of fraudulent emails purporting to come from the Department seeking vehicle details and billing information from vehicle owners in connection with their last motor tax transaction. Motorists paying their motor tax online have been warned to be on their guard for fraudsters...