I have just bought a new car registered this year - How do I tax it?

If you buy a new vehicle or import one into the country you must ensure you have the correct documentation to enable you to tax your vehicle as easily as possible. For queries relating to Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) contact: Revenue Commissioners (Customs), Government Buildings, Clonminch Road, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Phone (057) 9346200 , Fax (057) 9325819 or visit www.revenue.ie

If you are registering a new or imported vehicle please contact NCTS, Lakedrive 3026, Citywest Business Campus, Naas Road, Dublin 24. Lo call 1890 927 787 or log on to www.ncts.ie/vrt

I have bought a brand new vehicle.

When you are applying for first motor tax, you must present the following documents to your local Motor Taxation Office.

Form RF100 which you should get from the Garage/Dealer from whom you have bought the vehicle
The correct fee.
If your vehicle is a Commercial Vehicle with an Design Gross Vehicle Weight of 3,500kg or less you must also bring a completed Goods Only Declaration form.
For vehicles with an Design Gross Vehicle Weight of more than 3,501kg a weight docket from an approved weigh bridge must be presented.

I have imported a vehicle

When you are applying for first motor tax and your vehicle is imported, you must present the following documents to your local Motor Taxation Office·

Form RF100 which you should get from the Garage/Dealer from whom you have bought the vehicle or from Customs if you have registered the vehicle yourself.
The correct fee.
Where you have imported a Commercial Vehicle you will also need to bring:

a completed Goods Only Declaration form if the Design Gross Vehicle Weight is equal to or under 3500kg
Weight Docket (for all weights of commercial vehicles)
Pass Statement/Certificate of Roadworthiness
All goods vehicles to be tested when one year or older
There is an additional fee for Certificate of Roadworthiness :
Heavy Goods €13.00 / Light Goods €6.00