Motor Tax can be paid directly by calling to any of the Motor Tax Counters in the Public Service Centres or by posting your application to your nearest Motor Tax office.
All Motor Tax office counters are open to the public from 9.15 am to 12.15pm and from 1.15pm to 3.00pm.
Payment methods include cash (but not through the post), cheque (not third party), money order/postal order, bank draft or by credit card (laser cards require the customer to be present & therefore are not acceptable through the post).
All payments should be payable to Donegal County Council. Date – no more than 6 month old. Ensure cheques are signed & any changes made to the cheque initialed by the cheque owner.
With effect from 1st March 2004, private cars, motorcycles & vehicles adapted for use by disabled persons can be taxed on the Internet at http://www.motortax.ie
The renewal/reminder notice issued from the VRU, Shannon has a PIN number printed on the right hand side. By entering the vehicle registration number and PIN you will access the Motor Tax online service. Vehicle insurance details (name of insurance company, policy number & expiry date will be requested together with the details of your credit card.
Motor tax liability arises from the date the vehicle is first used in a public place
Paying of Motor Tax on private vehicles is based on the cubic capacity of the engine. Paying of Motor tax on commercial/goods vehicle is based on the unladen weight of the vehicle. Paying of tax on buses is based on the seating capacity. Refer to rates of duty.
Further information can be obtained by contacting:
Carmel Kelly,
Authorised Officer,
Motor Taxation Section,
Lifford HQ
074 9172429
email ckelly@donegalcoco.ie