Services

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.

Local authorities may set up and support forums (groups) to work with and give a voice to migrant communities working towards achieving social inclusion, integration and participation in the local authority's decision making process.

Local authorities provide information and advice about local authority mortgages such as repayments, interest charges, account statements and insurance.

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 can apply to the local authority to replace motor tax documents such as motor tax discs, registration certificates, log books or trailer licences.

Local authorities provide information and advice about motor tax such as how to tax a vehicle, motor tax rates, fees, change of ownership and exemptions.

You can apply to the local authority for a motor tax refund if your taxed vehicle is scrapped, destroyed or stolen or is no longer being used on a public road.

You must register the change of ownership of a pre January 1993 registered vehicle with the local authority.

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 private residential properties, which were not the owner's main residence during the years 2009 to 2013, must pay a charge on the property to the Non Principal Private Residence Bureau through the local authority.