Ireland - Register an Imported Vehicle

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Procedure

Vehicle Registration Tax

To register a motor vehicle in Ireland for the first time, you will need to pay the Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT). For imported vehicles, you must pay VRT and receive the vehicle's registration certificate showing that you have paid VRT. Any delay in registering your vehicle or paying Vehicle Registration Tax will make you liable to substantial penalties - including forfeiture of your vehicle and prosecution.

1. To register your vehicle and pay the VRT you must bring your car for an inspection to your local designated National Car Testing Service (NCTS) centre.
2. You must book an appointment with the NCTS within 7 days of your car's arrival into Ireland. Book Your VRT Inspection - Link
3. Present proof of identity and other specified documents in order to register and pay the VRT.
4. You must also be able to locate the chassis number for the vehicle inspector when presenting the vehicle for inspection.
5. When you present your vehicle for inspection, the vehicle will be examined to ensure its characteristics match those recorded in the registration documentation. The details will be used by Revenue to assess the amount of VRT payable, based on the value of the car.
6. Pay the VRT charged to the NCTS. The registration process must be completed within 30 days of the vehicle's arrival in Ireland.

After registering the vehicle and paying VRT, you will receive:

• A receipt for the VRT paid showing the registration number assigned to your car. You must display the registration number within 3 days. You can obtain vehicle registration plates from the NCTS centre or any motor factor.
• A Form RF100 for use when you are applying to pay motor tax. To pay motor tax, you will need to insure the car and have your insurance details. You can pay motor tax online at motortax.ie or at the Motor Taxation Office of your local authority. After you have paid the motor tax, the Vehicle Registration Certificate will be issued to you by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.

If the car is 4 years old or more it must also undergo the National Car Test immediately.

Detailed information about the registration process on the NCTS website

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Required Documents

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Office Locations & Contacts

NCT centres - Locations

National Car Testing Service
Lakedrive 3026,
Citywest Business Campus,
Naas Road, Dublin 24

Bookings:
014135992
(Monday-Thursday 8am to 8pm, Friday: 8am -6pm)
Fax: 014135996
e-mail: [email protected]

VRT:
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Phone: 01-4135975

Customer Service:
Phone: 014135994 (Monday- Friday: 9am -4pm)
Fax: 014135996
e-mail: [email protected]

Enquiries:
Phone: 014135994
(Monday- Friday: 9am -4pm)
Fax: 014135996
e-mail: [email protected]

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Fees

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Instructions

Those who are planning of moving to Ireland or are already residing in Ireland and are importing a car or other vehicle, you will need to do 4 things before you can drive your vehicle in Ireland:

1. Pay the Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) (unless you are exempt)
2. Get a new vehicle registration plates
3. Get a motor insurance
4. Pay the motor tax

Required Information

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Need for the Document

All vehicles brought into Ireland are subject to Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) and must be registered with Revenue.

Following is a procedure on how you can register an imported vehicle in Ireland.

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External Links

• Citizens Information Ireland:

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/moving_country/moving_to_ireland/coming_to_live_in_ireland/importing_car_into_ireland.html

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