Motor Tax

Welcome to Motor Tax

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Welcome

The Motor Tax office issues the following.

  1. Motor tax discs, driving licences, certificates of roadworthiness for commercial vehicles and trailers, duplicate driving licences and registration books.
  2. Trade plates for motor traders.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Where is my Motor Tax Office located and what are the opening hours ?
    The Motor Tax Office is located at Carlow County Council, Athy Road, Carlow Town. The opening hours are from Monday to Friday 9.45am  to  4.00pm.
  2. Where can I obtain information on the new CO2 emissions based motor tax system ? 
    Information brochure on the new CO2 system [ word 28kb ]
  3. Do I need to sit a driver theory test ?
    Yes, if any of the following applies to you : (1) You are applying for a 1st learner permit in any category. (2) Your previous learner permit has expired by 5 years or more or by 10 years or more in the case of a full driving licence. (3) You hold a current learner permit in a particular category but wish to apply for a learner permit in a category in which you have not previously passed the driver theory test in the past 2 years.
  4. How do I apply for the driver theory test ?
    All enquires regarding the test including booking details, appropriate fee, location of the test centre and method of testing should be addressed to the Driver Theory Testing Service at 1890 606 106. Alternatively book online at www.dtts.ie. Be sure to have your Personal Public Service Number ( formerly R.S.I number ), credit card details and driving licence ( if you have one ) available. In addition you can also apply by completing the driver theory test application form and posting it together with the appropriate fee ( €35.60 ) to: The Driver Theory Testing Service, P.O. Box 144, Drogheda, Co. Louth.
  5. Where can I obtain a copy of the latest rules of the road handbook ?
    Rules of the road 2007 [ pdf 6mb ] 
  6. How do I apply for a driving test ?
    You must complete the driving test application form and post it together with the appropriate fee ( below ), to the following address: The Driver Testing Section, Road Safety Authority, Government Offices, Ballina, Co Mayo. Lo-call 1890 40 60 40; http://www.drivingtest.ie; Email: drivingtest@transport.ie Fees: Categories A, A1, B, EB, M and W €38. Categories C, C1, D and D1 € 63. Categories EC, EC1, ED and ED1 €76.
  7. What documentation do I need to apply for a first, second or third learner permit or in the case of passing my driving test a full driving licence ?
    Browse to the driving licence section of this website. 
  8. How do I apply for an N.C.T. ?
    To apply for a car test contact the National Car Testing Service : (1) In writing to, The Customer Services Department, National Car Testing Service (NCTS), Lakedrive 3026 , Citywest Business Campus, Naas Road, Dublin 24. (2) Telephone LoCall: 1890 412 413 ( 0800 - 2000 Mon - Thurs, 0800 - 1800 Fri ). (3) Fax : 01 413 5982. (4) Email: booking@ncts.ie

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The Motor tax office is busy most days. It is recommended to review the entire frequently asked question list available below.