Replacement vehicle documents

Replacing your National Car Test (NCT) certificate, certificate of roadworthiness (CRW) or ADR certificate. 

By law you should have a valid NCT, CRW or ADR certificate (where applicable) for your vehicle while it's being used on a public road. If any of these documents have been lost, stolen or damaged you need to replace them as soon as possible.

Replacing your NCT Certificate/Disc or NCT Report

Replacement documents are issued by the National Car Testing Service (NCTS). Registered owners can replace either of the above for a fee of €15.50.  

FAQ No. 18 - Replacement documents

Replacing your CRW certificate and disc 

Applying online

To apply online for a replacement CRW certificate you will need: 

• your vehicle registration number 
• the first date of registration or the last four digits of the VIN/chassis number. 

Applying by post

To apply by post for a replacement CRW certificate you will need to: 

• Download and complete the application form:

• Have your completed application form stamped and signed by a member of An Garda Síochána at a garda station.
• Post the form with a bank draft or postal order for €7.00 made payable to the ‘Road Safety Authority’ to:
  
  CVRT Finance Section
  Road Safety Authority
  Clonfert House
  Bride Street
  Loughrea
  Co. Galway
  H62 ET93 

Your replacement CRW will be sent to the registered owner’s address according to the national vehicle driver file. You will find the registered owner details on the vehicle registration certificate. If it is incorrect you should get in touch with Driver Vehicle Computer Services Division, DTTAS, Shannon, Co. Clare. Tel 0818 411 412 or [email protected].

Replacing your ADR certificate 

If you need a replacement ADR certificate, you will need to enclose a cheque for €36.30 made payable to the ‘Road Safety Authority’ with the vehicle registration number written on the back and send to: