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Importing a car from the UK. Start your application Call Get a call back. Single password for your secure tax services Secure and verified, keeping your identity safe online Same day access using text or email. Who can register? What can I do? PAYE Services. Property Services. Vehicles Services. These are not Revenue cases. If the vehicle has come from another country, the customer must deal with the relative authority in the country of origin, to begin with.

In all such cases, an original registration document is the primary requirement. Yes, there is no reason not to expect to observe the normal ancillary devices associated with road going vehicles, even in the case of vehicles which are 30 years or older.

Legislation has made provision for the registration of vehicles that are suitably designed and constructed for road use. Vehicles are required to meet the requirements of the Road Traffic Regulations and minimum standards of construction apply. In cases of doubt, customer should refer to the relative agency.

Imported vehicles from another EU Member State can continue to display the roadworthiness certificate from the country of origin within the EU, which will be recognised in Ireland until the expiry date. The owner should apply and pass the NCT for the vehicle before the expiry of their current out of state roadworthiness certificate.

You can no longer transfer the unexpired portion of an EU certificate for a mutual recognition cert however, vehicle owners may use their current EU roadworthiness certificate until the expiry date and then present the vehicle for its NCT. Import Frequently Asked Questions. In view of current circumstances, for inspections carried out up to and including 31st December: all vehicles that are presented for registration will be valued based on the date they are presented and as Centres were closed, customers will not be charged any additional VRT during this period due to exceeding the day limit.

Further information on the requirements for pre-inspection can be found below on question 2 Registration by authorised dealers on the Revenue Online Service ROS of new cars and pre-inspected cars has not been interrupted.

Only customers with confirmed appointments should present their vehicle for inspection Only one person must present the vehicle for inspection and we are asking that vulnerable drivers and those with an underlying illness do not attend, we ask that they organise for someone else to present their vehicle where possible. A maximum number of customers will be permitted to enter the centre and this will be clearly sign posted as you enter the centre.

Please read all signage, and maintain a 2 metre distance from our staff and other customers at all times when in the testing centre. Please ensure you wear the correct clothing attire to the test centre as you may have to wait outside the building while your vehicle is inspected. All customers must adhere to the social distancing guidelines. When you reach the front of the queue you will be given instructions by staff as to what you are required to do whilst the inspection is taking place.

Please follow their instructions. Once checked in, customers will be advised to wait in their vehicles or if they prefer to wait outside the building. Leave windows lowered slightly to allow for air to ventilate naturally throughout the vehicle.

If returning for payment or document issue please wait outside in the queue until called. What affects will Brexit have on VRT for my vehicle. You should note these details when completing the Customs Declaration. The eCustoms Help Desk can be contacted: By e-mail — ecustoms revenue. The V5 and the invoice must have addresses in Northern Ireland. What if I purchase a vehicle in Northern Ireland which was first registered in Great Britain but subsequently acquired in Northern Ireland after 01 January For vehicles first registered in Great Britain and subsequently registered after 1 January to a private individual or a business or sold by a motor dealer with an address in Northern Ireland, proof that the vehicle was properly imported into Northern Ireland will be required.

The vehicle must be identifiable from the supporting documentation. Implications of importing vehicles from Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Overview Most used vehicles imported into the State from overseas are sourced in the UK. New vehicles and motor dealers with pre-inspected vehicles New Vehicles In addition to the customs and VAT on import requirements, if you are importing a new vehicle into the State it must always be accompanied by the following: A valid Certificate of Conformity CoC that confirms EU type-approval.

Motor dealers with pre-inspected vehicles Authorised motor dealers that have pre-inspected vehicles before 1 January can register them online as normal. Registering vehicles imported from Great Britain before 1 January These vehicles can be registered as normal.

Registering vehicles imported from Great Britain after 31 December When presented for registration at the NCTS centre, a check is carried out to verify that a customs declaration for the vehicle has been completed. You will also need to provide: the foreign registration document the V5 from the UK a copy of the customs declaration including the reference number of the customs declaration the MRN any other supporting documentation.

Before registering vehicles imported from Great Britain after 31 December If you import a vehicle from Great Britain into the State, you must complete a customs declaration. Tariffs on non-UK origin vehicles The following vehicles imported from Great Britain will have tariffs applied as they will not qualify as UK origin under the rules of origin: vehicles of EU origin used in the UK vehicles of other third country origin used in the UK. Note Where a customs declaration is required in respect of a vehicle brought into the State, the vehicle will be liable to seizure if the customs declaration is not completed and, or the vehicle is not registered within 30 days of its arrival in the State.

Returned goods relief Vehicles originally exported from the EU to the UK, which meet certain criteria may be eligible for returned goods relief under the EU customs rules the Union Customs Code. Registering vehicles from Northern Ireland NI Registering vehicles brought into Northern Ireland before 1 January A vehicle brought into Northern Ireland NI before 1 January and has remained there since, can be registered in the State with no customs obligations.

When this has been completed, the vehicle may be presented for registration at the NCTS centre. At registration you will need to provide: the foreign registration document the V5 from the United Kingdom confirmation from Revenue that a Supplementary Import Declaration for the vehicle has been processed and any other supporting documentation.

Before registering vehicles declared to Customs in NI Where a vehicle has been declared to customs on import into NI, including payment of any customs duties, if applicable, there will be a residual liability to VAT on import which must be discharged before the vehicle can be registered in the State.

Attach a completed copy of the Supplementary Import Declaration, proof of declaration to customs in NI and a copy of the purchase invoice showing the purchase price of the vehicle. Following review of the documents, a Revenue staff member will be in contact to arrange payment of the VAT liabilities, if necessary. Revenue will provide documentation which can be presented to the NCTS centre to enable registration of the vehicle.

Note Before purchasing a vehicle from NI with either a GB registration or which had previously been registered in GB, you should ensure that you have documentation to prove that the vehicle was declared to customs in NI. Registering vehicles without proof of declaration to customs in Northern Ireland If you do not have proof of declaration to Customs in Northern Ireland NI : you must complete a customs declaration and pay customs duty if applicable, and Value-Added Tax VAT on the import value of the vehicle.

You will also need to provide: the foreign registration document the V5 from the United Kingdom a copy of the customs declaration including the reference number of the customs declaration the MRN any other supporting documentation. In this situation before you present the vehicle for registration you must: make a customs declaration and pay VAT at the standard rate and customs duty, where applicable You must do this before presenting your vehicle at the NCTS centre for registration.

Customs duty will apply in all cases except where the vehicle: is of UK origin or is eligible for returned goods relief In either instance, a valid claim must have been made on the customs declaration. An appointment for one of the designated NCT centres can be made through one of the following methods: On-line for VRT bookings ONLY Phone : The actual cost of calls to the lo-call number varies depending on your phone company and calls made using mobile phones may be expensive.

Important Information for Registering Vehicles. VRT and registration All motor vehicles in the State must be registered within 30 days of their date of entry.

This, however, does not extend to: certain vehicles kept by authorised motor traders and foreign registered vehicles brought in temporarily and driven by visitors to the State for non-business purposes. VRT is charged, in most cases, when a vehicle is registered in the State. The requirement to register It is an offence to drive an unregistered vehicle in the State. To register a vehicle, you must: make an appointment with the NCTS within seven days of bringing the vehicle into the State and register it within 30 days of bringing it into the State.

Registering a new vehicle A valid Certificate of Conformity CoC must be entered on the Revenue system before a new vehicle can be registered. How this affects you When purchasing a new vehicle in the State, the dealer will register the vehicle. Registering a used vehicle If buying a vehicle from abroad, you must get the foreign registration documents from the seller. Note Failure to present the relevant foreign registration document at your NCTS appointment will lead to registration being refused.

Procedure at the NCTS centre Registering a used car If registering a used car, bring: the foreign registration certificate or certificate of de-registration as issued by the relevant registration authority in the other State confirmation of the level of CO2 emissions of the vehicle at the time of manufacture and confirmation of the level of NOx emissions at the time of manufacture.

Registering a new car If registering a new car, please bring a hardcopy Certificate of Conformity CoC. Vehicle valuations Revenue staff do not provide estimates for vehicles that have not been presented for registration. Other documents In addition, you must always bring the following: A passport or a driving licence.

An invoice clearly showing the date of purchase. Otherwise two online statements from two different service providers must be submitted. These must be a utility bill and a bank statement. If registering a vehicle for someone else, you must have a signed letter authorising you to do so.

You must also bring their proof of identity, in addition to your own. Authorised motor traders may bring a copy of the driver's licence of the person who will be the registered owner.

Official documentary evidence is required. An authorised motor trader, when registering a vehicle for a customer, should give their Revenue Customer Number. Evidence of the date a vehicle entered the State is required. This can include shipping details or travel documents. Where the invoice is more than 30 days old, evidence of vehicle storage outside the State may be required.

After payment a vehicle registration number will issue.