Change of Particulars
If you have had a change of surname or change of address (within Co. Kerry) or changes have been made to your vehicle– either change of tax class or vehicle modifications since your vehicle was last taxed you will need the particulars amended on the Vehicle Registration (Log) Book or Vehicle Registration Certificate for your vehicle.
If you have become the owner of a vehicle and the tax class at which the vehicle was last taxed no longer applies you must change the taxation class-
Some Examples of change of class are:
Exempt to Private
Goods to Private
Taxi/Hackney to Private
Island vehicle to Private
Agricultural to General Haulage
Mobile Workshop to Goods
(Or vice versa)
Any other tax class to Vintage/Veteran when the vehicle is 30 years old.
If you are unsure of the tax class which now applies to your vehicle, please contact our office and we will be happy to assist you.
Some Examples of vehicle modifications are:
• Change of colour
• Change of engine and/or engine capacity
• Change in body type
Changing Personal Particulars where Vehicle Tax is Current:
For vehicles with a Vehicle Registration Certificate (registered after 1 January 1993) –
Complete change of surname/address on reverse of Vehicle Registration Certificate and submit to:
The Department of the Environment and Local Government
Vehicle Registration Unit
Shannon
Co. Clare
For vehicles with a Registration Book (Log) Book –
Complete Form RF111 and submit with the Registration Book to the Motor Tax Office.
When Renewing Tax on your Vehicle Where a Change of Particulars has Occurred:
The following documents are required:
In all cases where a change of particulars applies Form RF111 and Vehicle Registration Certificate/Vehicle Licensing Certificate of Registration (Log) Book must be submitted.
Change in Personal Particulars:
To update your personal details i.e. if you have had a change of surname or change of address (within Co. Kerry):
• Fully complete new details on reverse of Vehicle Registration Certificate/Vehicle Licensing Certificate of Registration Book (Log Book)
• Complete Form RF111 ensuring that you indicate the change at Section 1 of RF111 form.
Vehicle Modifications:
To update changes in vehicle colour or body type since last taxation:
• Complete Form RF111 ensuring that you indicate the relevant change(s) made to the vehicle at Section 2/3 where applicable.
Note: for changes in body type to open lorry only, open lorry with container and recovery vehicles, these vehicles must be inspected by Kerry Motor Tax office prior to taxation.
Change in Tax Class:
To change the tax class of your vehicle:
• Complete Form RF111 ensuring that you indicate the relevant tax class that now applies at Section 4.
To change the tax class for a vehicle the following requirements also apply:
Change to Goods (Commercial) Tax Class:
In order to tax a vehicle at the Goods (Commercial) rate, the vehicle can only be used as a goods carrying vehicle in the course of a business/trade and cannot be used at any time for social, domestic or pleasure purposes.
• Commercial (Goods) Vehicles must submit weight docket from an authorised weighbridge issued within past 3 working days.
• Commercial vehicles under 1524 kg must complete ‘Goods Only’ Declaration form at a Garda station (form available from Motor Tax Office) and submit with a valid commerical insurance certificate as part of tax application. In certain circumstances further supporting documentation may be required.
• Goods vehicles 1 year old or more require a Pass Certificate from Authorised Department of Environment Test Centre (reverse to be signed by the registered owner). A certificate of road worthiness (CRW) will be issued from the Motor Tax office - the current fee of 13 EUR in respect of heavy goods vehicles (in excess of 1,524 kg) and 6 EUR for light goods vehicles applies .
• Vehicle must be presented for inspection to Kerry Motor Tax Office prior to taxation.
Change to Public Service Vehicle Class:
• A valid Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Licence must be presented at time of taxation.
• In the case of School Buses a valid Article 60 must be presented at time of taxation.
Change to Exempt Class:
• Evidence of Exempt Status (e.g. Disabled Driver’s Certificate or letter of authorisation from Revenue Commissioners.) must be presented at time of taxation.
Change to Agricultural Tractor Class:
• An Agricultural Declaration (available from Motor Tax Office) must be witnessed either at Kerry Motor Tax Office or at a Garda station and presented with tax application.
Change to Vintage/Veteran Class:
• In order for a vehicle to qualify for vintage/veteran tax rate it must be 30 years old or more.
Change to Motor Caravan/Camper Van Class:
If you have recently converted a vehicle to a Motor Caravan or Camper Van and now wish to tax the vehicle as a Motor Caravan, it will first be necessary to have your Motor Caravan inspected by an Officer from the Motor Taxation Office in order to confirm that your Motor Caravan satisfies the following criteria:
1. That the vehicle has been designed, constructed or adapted to provide temporary living accommodation.
2. That there exists an interior height of not less that 1.8 metres
3. That a permanently fitted sink unit has been installed.
4. That cooking equipment has been permanently fitted of not less than a hob with 2 rings or such other cooking equipment that may be prescribed.
Change in Vehicle Engine:
• Complete Form RF111 ensuring that you indicate the details of the replacement engine fitted at Section 5.
• The engine number cubic capacity and fuel type must be certified by a garage (usually authorised main dealer)
Contact Information
Motor Tax Office,
Rathass, Tralee,
Co. Kerry
Tel: 066/7122300
Fax: 066/7122595
Email: motortax@kerrycoco.ie
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