For first Licensing of Cars by Car Hire Companies in the Tourist Season, there is a special facility available & in operation since 31st May 2004 whereby the motor tax application for car hire vehicles, that are registered within the last 10 days of a month can be taxed, from the following month, during the month of registration.
These cars are referred to as Hire Drives
RF100 form (obtainable from the Revenue Commissioners) will be submitted, stamped by the Vehicle Registration Office and marked Car Hire.