Taxing A Historic Vehicle
A vehicle qualifies to enter the 'Historic Vehicle' taxation class if it was constructed or manufactured before 1 January 1973. It is important to note that if the date of manufacture is not shown on the Registration Document, keepers will have to produce a certified extract from the manufacturers records or evidence from an appropriate vehicles enthusiasts club.
To license a qualifying vehicle for the first time in the Historic Tax Class, you must make your application to the Vehicle Licensing Central Office, Record Amends Section, County Hall, Coleraine, BT51 3TA.
Your vehicle may be called for inspection and must be made available at either a Driver Vehicle Licensing (NI) Local Office, or a Driver Vehicle Testing Centre.
Vehicles being licensed in the Historic Tax Class will be required to renew their licence annually. This will require the production of a current test certificate (if applicable) and a valid certificate of insurance or a cover note. All vehicles licensed in the Historic Tax Class are exempt from a licence fee, but must display a nil license on the vehicle.
Further information is available from our information leaflet titled, Exemption from Vehicle Excise Duty for Historic Vehicles
