All supporting documentation must be in the name of the registered owner. In the event of any differences, connectivity must be established to the satisfaction of the Licencing Authority.
- A completed application form RF100 (to be obtained from the garage if new or from the NCT if imported) or form RF100A/RF100B (if it is the first-time taxing on a change of ownership to your name).
- A completed goods only declaration form RF111A – this form must be stamped and witnessed at a Garda Station. Form available at www.motortax.ie
- The original current certificate of insurance - which must state that the applicant/vehicle concerned is covered for the carriage of goods in the course of her/his business or trade (as stated on the goods only declaration form RF111A).
- The certificate of roadworthiness must be current if the vehicle is 1 year old or over.
- If the vehicle is new and weighs more than 1,524 kg, has been imported or there is no weight on the NVDF, a weight docket from an Authorised Weighbridge is required (see list of Authorised Weighbridges) If the vehicle has been previously taxed and there is a change to the unladen weight the Registration Certificate must also be surrendered and a new one will be issued.
- If the applicant is a company or self-employed the original/print off from Revenue/ROS of any of the following must be submitted:
- Revenue Tax Clearance in a Company name only or
- V.A.T. evidence or
- the notice of tax registration form or
- a notice of assessment / self-assessment or
- pay and file notice.
(Note: a herd number is not acceptable.)
If the applicant is employed by a business/company and is a PAYE worker, the following must be submitted:
- An original letter (dated, signed and on headed paper) from her/his employer which must state:
- that the named applicant is an employee
- the registration number of the vehicle in question