Vehicle owners

You have a legal responsibility to ensure your vehicle is safe and roadworthy at all times.

Vehicle owners

What you need to know as a vehicle owner in Ireland, from road safety tests (NCT, CVRT and ADR) to replacing missing documents, vehicle safety recalls and commercial vehicle legislation.

Vehicle categories

Tax and testing requirements for passenger, commercial, agricultural vehicles and their trailers, motorbikes, mopeds, trikes and quads.

About the NCT

Information about the National Car Test (NCT) certificate. Replacing a NCT certificate. Certificates when importing a car from an EU state. Odometer readings.

Book an NCT

Book and manage your NCT appointment.

Book a CVRT

Book a CVRT online.

Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test (CVRT)

About Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Testing (CVRT) in Ireland. Why it matters, where CVR tests are carried out, where to book and manage your CVR test.

Hazardous Goods Vehicle Test (ADR)

ADR (Accord Dangereux Routier) test. Hazardous goods vehicle test. What ADR means and how to apply for an ADR test online with CVRT.ie. ADR certificate.

Automotive Market Surveillance Authority (AMSA)

Automotive Market Surveillance Authority (AMSA) and the Road Safety Authority (RSA). Monitoring vehicle conformity with type approval. Vehicle safety recalls.

Replacement vehicle documents

Replacement vehicle documents. How to replace your NCT certificate or disc, NCT report, CRW certificate, ADR certificate. Apply online or apply by post.

Commercial vehicle legislation

Links to legislation on CVR, drivers' hours and tachographs.

Resources

Useful documentation and downloadable resources from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) for owners of private and commercial vehicle types.