Motor Tax Rates and Fees

Rates by vehicle registration number

The following link gives the motor tax rates for a specific vehicle based on the current tax classification of the vehicle:

Rates by basic of assessment

The link below allows you to view the motor tax rates for a vehicle’s basis of assessment:

There are now two systems under which road tax is calculated for passenger cars. Click here for further details. Commercial vehicles taxed privately are always taxed on engine cc.

Fees

The following link gives the fees associated with replacement documentation:

 If you have any further questions or queries regarding motor tax rates, please get in touch using the following details.

Motor Tax Office
Courthouse,
Farnham Street,
Cavan,
H12 H6K1,
Opening hours: 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 3.30pm,
Monday to Friday

Christmas 2025 and New Year Opening Hours

  • Monday, 22nd December: open as normal
  • Tuesday, 23rd December: Open 9am - 1pm, 2pm - 3pm
  • Wednesday, 24th to Sunday, 28th December: Closed
  • Monday, 29th December: Open as normal
  • Tuesday, 30th December: Open as normal
  • Wednesday, 31st December: 9am to 12 noon
  • Thursday, 1st January to Sunday 4th January 2026: Closed
  • Reopening Monday, 5th January 2026: normal opening hours
Was this information helpful?
This form is for feedback on the webpage content. If you wish to report for example potholes, faulty street lights, barking dogs or any council housing maintenance issues please use the Report it option
Thank you for contacting Cavan County Council, we will review and deal with your query and contact you if we require further information.