I am selling a vehicle privately and it is registered on or after 1/1/1993. What do I need to do?
You need to: Complete Part B of the Vehicle Licensing Certificate [ Form RF101 or ‘log book’] OR the reverse side of the Vehicle Registration Certificate must be signed by the seller and the new owner of the vehicle (date of sale should be stated) and sent to : The Vehicle Registration Unit, Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Shannon Town Centre, Co.Clare. Details of the Change of Ownership will be updated by the Vehicle Registration Unit. The new owner will then receive a Vehicle Registration Certificate in their own name in due course.
I am selling a vehicle to a motor dealer and it is registered on or after 1/1/1993. What do I need to do?
You need to: Complete Part B of the Vehicle Licensing Certificate, [ Form RF101 or ‘log book’ ] OR the reverse side of the Vehicle Registration Certificate must be signed by the seller of the vehicle and given to the Motor Dealer. A Notification of Transfer of Vehicle Ownership to a Motor Dealer [ Form RF105 ] must also be signed by both parties and sent to : The Vehicle Registration Unit, Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Shannon Town Centre, Co.Clare. The Vehicle Registration Unit will temporarily transfer ownership of the vehicle to the Dealer until such time as the vehicle is sold on by them. In such circumstances the Dealer is not categorised as being a registered owner. When the vehicle is sold on by the dealer, the Vehicle Licensing Certificate or Vehicle Registration Certificate (where applicable) must be signed by the new owner and sent to the Vehicle Registration Unit (address above). The new owner will then receive a replacement Vehicle Registration Certificate in their own name in due course.
I wish to change the name or address on my vehicle documentation. What do I need to do?
If you hold a Vehicle Licensing Certificate or a Vehicle Registration Certificate for your vehicle, you should enter the details of your new name and/or address on the reverse side of this document and send it to : The Vehicle Registration Unit, Department of Transport, Shannon Town Centre, Co. Clare. Your new details will be updated and the replacement Vehicle Registration Certificate will be sent to you outlining the changes in due course. If you hold a Registration (Tax) Book for a vehicle you must send it to your local Motor Taxation Office together with a note detailing the change of name and/or address. Your details will then be updated and the Registration (Tax) Book will be returned to you. Note in the case of a change of name, one of the following must also be submitted:
(1) Marriage Certificate – if change of name is by marriage.
(2) Birth certificate – if you are reverting to your maiden name.
(3) Solicitor’s Letter – if you are changing your name by deed poll.