Are There Any Grace Periods for Paying Car Tax? There are no longer any grace periods for car tax. When paper discs were still in existence, there used to be a five-day grace period to allow the new tax disc to arrive in the post. However, now that the process has moved online, the grace period has been axed.
Where do I send RF100A?
If sold PRIVATELY, complete Part B of the Vehicle Licensing Certificate or New Owner Details on the Vehicle Registration Certificate and send to Driver and Vehicle Computer Services Division, Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shannon Town Centre, Co. Clare.
What is the penalty for driving without tax?
Driving without road tax carries the following penalties: Driving without road tax will result in a DVLA-imposed fine of £80, which can be reduced by half if paid in 28 days. However, it could result in a fine of up to £1,000 or five times the annual road tax fee if the case goes to court.
Can you tax a car without the renewal form?
Taxing your Vehicle without a Reminder You can can still renew your vehicle tax. You will need one of the following documents: V5C (Registration Certificate – aka log book) which has an 11 digit reference number. V5C/2 (New Keeper’s details slip) which has a 12 digit reference number.
What happens if the last motor tax disc has expired?
If the motor tax on your new vehicle has already expired, you are not liable for the arrears due from the expiry of the last tax disc to the end of the month immediately before the date you bought it.
When do I need to surrender my motor tax disc?
Application for a Refund of Motor Tax Tax Disc must be surrendered immediately as refunds are generally calculated from the first of the month following the surrender of the disc. A minimum of 3 unexpired whole calendar months must be left on the disc when surrendered.
Is the renew a tax disc still available?
At the end of February, they launched a public beta version of the Renew a tax disc service. Beta means that the service is not completely finished but it will still do everything it’s designed to do. The beta service is available at the same time as the existing service and you can choose which one to use.
How long does it take to get a motor tax disc?
A motor tax disc is issued for 3, 6 or 12 months and how the rate is calculated depends on the type of vehicle. Motor tax applies to the following vehicles: You can view the motor tax rates on the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government’s website.
