Motor Tax: Goods Vehicles
Procedures
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TAXATION OF GOODS VEHICLES AND ADAPTED GOODS VEHICLES
The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has directed that all applications to tax vehicles with a Design Gross Vehicle Weight not exceeding 3500 Kilograms, including Crew Cabs, at the goods rate must be fully assessed and must be accompanied by supporting documentation in order to prove entitlement to the Goods Rate of Motor Tax.
This requirement applies to applicants taxing the vehicle for the first time and to applicants renewing tax at the goods rate who have not previously submitted the necessary supporting documentation.
The supporting documentation that must be submitted includes
· Fully completed Goods Only Declaration Form (Form RF111A)-Revised Version
or crew cab declaration.
· Commercial Insurance Certificate covering the registered owner of the vehicle
APPLICANTS SHOULD NOTE THAT IF THE VEHICLE IS USED AT ANY TIME FOR SOCIAL, DOMESTIC OR PLEASURE PURPOSES, IT MUST BE TAXED AT THE PRIVATE RATE.
For first taxation of a new or imported goods vehicle you need:
- Completed application form RF100 (From Garage)
- A current certificate of Insurance. The certificate should state the Road Traffic Act 1961 and that the registered owner is covered for commercial use of that vehicle
- Weight docket from authorised weigh-bridge if over 1524kgs
- Goods declaration form or crew cab declaration
- Appropriate Fee
To renew motor taxation on a goods vehicle you need :
- Completed application form (i.e. Reminder Form RF100B or Renewal Form RF100A)
- Current Certificate of Insurance the certificate should state the Road Traffic Act 1961
- A current certificate of road worthiness is required for all goods vehicles over 1 year old.
- Appropriate Fee
- If a goods declaration has not been submitted previously one must be submitted for that vehicle.