Motor Tax

Commercial Vehicle Motor Tax

Owners of commercial vehicles within Laois which are being taxed for the first time must tax their vehicle with Laois County Council.

Motor Tax

Owners of vehicles may tax their vehicle for the first time, renew motor tax or change vehicle details at their local authority or at www.motortax.ie.

Motor Tax Exemption

Owners of vehicles that are exempt from motor tax may receive an exempt motor tax disc from Laois County Council.

Motor Tax Information and Advice

Laois County Council provides information and advice about motor tax such as how to tax a vehicle, motor tax rates, fees, change of ownership and exemptions.

Motor Tax Refund

You can apply to Laois County Council for a motor tax refund in certain situations where your vehicle is no longer being used on a public road.

Motor Vehicle Non Use Declaration

You must submit an off the road declaration to Laois County Council if you are not renewing your motor tax during the month it expires.

Trade Plate Licence

Motor traders and repairers with a valid garage code may apply to Laois County Council for a trade plate to transport unregistered or untaxed vehicles on the road.

Trailer Registration

You must register a new or imported trailer for the first time with Laois County Council.

Vehicle Conversion Declaration

You must register the conversion of your vehicle with Laois County Council if you change its EU vehicle category, number of seats or body type.

Change of Engine

If you replace the engine of a vehicle, it must be declared to your local Motor Tax Office