You can apply for a refund on your motor tax if your vehicle has been:
- Scrapped or destroyed, e.g. in an accident.
- Stolen and not been recovered.
- Sent out of Ireland permanently, e.g. exported.
- Not used in a public place because of owner illness or injury
- Not used in a public place because you are absent from Ireland for business, educational reasons or with the Defence Forces.
- Not used in a public place at any time since the last tax disc was issued. This only applies immediately after the disc is issued and the disc must be returned immediately.
- Not used in a public place at any time since the tax disc was issued. This only applies immediately after the disc is issued and the disc must be returned immediately.
Vehicles being “off the road” do not qualify for a refund.
In the case of 1) - 5) above there must be a full three calendar months of unexpired tax remaining on the disc in each particular case. In the case of 6) above the disc must be returned immediately after issue.
The Tax Disc, Vehicle Licensing/Registration Certificate or Log Book must me returned with an application for a refund.
Apply for a Tax Refund
To apply for a refund, follow these steps:
Step 1: Check that 3 unexpired calendar months are left on your tax disc
A minimum of 3 whole calendar months must be left on your tax disc. Tax discs with less than 3 months will not be refunded.
Step 2: Complete the Motor Tax Refund Application Form and have it stamped at a Garda Station
Step 3: see the List of supporting documentation required (PDF 66Kb) which must be submitted with every application. Failure to submit the correct documentation will result in the application being denied
Step 4: Return the RF120 form and supporting documentation to us
Send the completed form(s) the address below.
If your vehicle was stolen, you do not need to return the tax disc.
Step 5: We will send you a refund
If your application is accepted, we will send you a refund by cheque within 10 working days.