Motor Tax Refund

[peteb]

I recently scrapped my car and have the Certificate of Destruction.

When I printed off the RF120 to get a refund of the tax there is a spot for it to be signed and stamped by the Gardai. Do i need to get this done when the vehicle is not being declared off the road. Its just gone. How is it a matter for the Gardai?

Also do I need have the tax disc because i think my cleaning-obsessed missus may have chucked it.

 

[PaddyBloggit]

"IMPORTANT: Tax discs must be surrendered immediately as refunds are generally calculated from the first of the month following the surrender of the disc. A minimum of three unexpired whole calender months must be left on the disc when surrendered."

From: http://www.environ.ie/local-government/motor-tax/refunds/refunds

Link to RF120: http://www.environ.ie/sites/default/files/migrated-files/en/Publications/LocalGovernment/MotorTax/FileDownLoad%2C17194%2Cen.pdf (http://www.environ.ie/sites/default/files/migrated-files/en/Publications/LocalGovernment/MotorTax/FileDownLoad,17194,en.pdf)

Looks like no tax disc no mun.

Garda is just witnessing your declaration is true.

 

[amtc]

I did this recently...didn't have the tax disc but did have my email renewal

 

[peteb]

But sure what use is the tax disc? I get that if you are looking to refund and you still have the car. but the car has been destroyed. Shannon has the VLC. And why do i need Garda to witness my declaration is true? There is a million other forms out there where your own declaration is sufficient.

 

[PaddyBloggit]

But sure what use is the tax disc?

To prevent fraud. Disc stuck up on another car looks legit from a distance. I guees it's not much of an ask that he disc be returned if applying for a refund.

And why do i need Garda to witness my declaration is true?

Basically 'cos dems the rules.