Request a Taken in Charge Certificate
If you are buying or selling a property and want to clarify if roadways (including footpaths, laneways, and public lighting and surface water drainage) are under the remit of Dublin City Council, you can apply for a taken in charge certificate.
Once processed, people buying or selling a property can use the certificate to confirm that Dublin City Council is responsible for the roadways. It takes approximately three weeks to process these certificates, so please factor that into your timeline for the sale or purchase of property.
To obtain a taken in charge certificate, please write to the address below outlining the exact address of the property in question and supply a map. A fee of €63.00 applies. Please enclose a cheque made payable to Dublin City Council.
Dublin City Council
Environment and Transportation Department
Administration Unit
Block 2, Floor 6
Civic Offices,
Wood Quay
Dublin 8
If you have any queries relating to these certificates, you can contact the Administration Unit of the Environment and Transportation Department. Call 01 222 2251 or email [email protected]
Dublin City Council has no role in relation to any other services or utilities, including water, wastewater (including foul sewers and combined drains/foul sewers), gas, electricity, telecommunications etc.
Irish Water is responsible for water, wastewater (including foul sewers and combined drains/foul sewers).
Irish Water
Colvill House
24-26 Talbot Street
Dublin 1