Licence, Certificate, Permit

Owners of commercial vehicles which are being taxed for the first time must tax their vehicle with the local authority.

Motor traders and repairers with a valid garage code may apply to the local authority for a licence to transport unregistered or untaxed vehicles on the road.

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

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

You must apply to the local authority for a Revised Fire Safety Certificate if you are changing the design or works which may alter your original Fire Safety Certificate.

You must apply to the appropriate Dangerous Substances Regional Office for a licence if you wish to store flammable liquids and fuels such as petrol, kerosene or diesel for sale or supply to members of the public, commercial businesses or for your own personal use.

You must apply to the local authority for a permit if you want to erect a memorial plaque, tree or bench to honour a person, group of people or significant event.

You must apply to the local authority for a permit if you want to temporarily put a skip or mobile appliance in a parking place or erect hoarding or scaffolding on a public road.

You must apply to the local authority if you want to open a section of public road, footpath or associated grass verge to carry out work.

You must apply to the local authority for a permit if you want to transport heavy or wide loads on public roads.