After a death in Ireland

Motor tax and vehicle ownership after a death

What is needed, who to contact, and what happens next.

How to tell them

Contact the local motor tax office to transfer the vehicle. Nobody should drive it until it is insured in the new driver's name.

Contact details

Email
Motortax@transport.gov.ie
Phone
0818 411 412
Also
Related form
Official guidance
motortax.ie

Checked against the official information on 28 October 2026. Processes change, so check with them if anything looks different. LegacySteps is independent and is not connected to any of the organisations listed.