About applying to deregister your motor vehicle

You must apply to deregister your motor vehicle if it:

• has been declared permanently unfit to be on a public road
• has been stolen 
• has been permanently demolished 
• becomes exempt from registration. 
  

The registering authority will then issue a deregistration certificate. A motor vehicle that has not been licensed for four years will be deregistered automatically.
 

What you should do

Go to your nearest registering authority and submit the following:

• certified copy of your identity document
• certified copy of proof of ownership of the motor vehicle (titleholder) 
• supporting documentation if required.
• the vehicle’s registration certificate.

Complete form ADV (Application for deregistration of vehicle).

How long does it take?

It may take two days to process your application.

How much does it cost

The service is free but penalties and arrears on the licence fee may be payable if the application is late.

Forms to complete

• Form ADV (Application for deregistration of vehicle)

Forms are obtainable at the registering authority or you can download them from the eNaTIS website.

Who to contact

National Traffic Information System (eNatis) service centres