log book damaged

obi604

this is in regard to my father in laws log book, don't even ask me how this happened, like if one tried to do this in such an @rse of a way they couldn't do it, when he handed me the log book, I was like what in the fook happened with this, he had no clue

anyway looks like below, with half the bloody back page ripped out.

Am i essentially going to have to fill out an RF134 form and go to a garda station etc

or is there such a thing as mailing the motor tax office with the pic below and nothing blurred out and they send on one

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058330324/log-book-damaged

Post in old one and pay for replacement one. Not a chance you’ll get a replacement one using a photo by email, and not should you tbh.

obi604

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121588329#Comment_121588329

but do I have to go to the garda station and fill out RF 134 form etc?

standardg60

Hand it back, problem solved.

Are you planning on buying/taking the car? He's still the owner so he'll have to request the new one. Ring Shannon and they'll tell you what to do.

obi604

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121588355#Comment_121588355

hand it back to who or where

he wants to sell the car on as he no longer uses it so trying to sort out the paperwork etc

standardg60

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121588371#Comment_121588371

I was being tongue in cheek, he handed it to you!

Tell him to ring Shannon.

User1998

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058330324/log-book-damaged

Dispose of that logbook and order a replacement using the RF134 form. That includes going to the Garda station etc

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121588337#Comment_121588337

Yes.

wandererz

Yes. You can download the form. Fill it in and get him to sign it + go to the Garda station and get it stamped.

And he will need a €12 postal order, which will cost €14.

obi604

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121589568#Comment_121589568

Grand. Thanks. Don’t think I’ve ever done a postal order. Is this a post office purchase?

Madd002

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121589719#Comment_121589719

I had to get replacement too, fill out form get guard to sign and go to local car tax pay 12e and they will process to get new one it came 2 days after. PS I left work early as I work in different county to go to mine as it always closed at 4, but since covid they now close at 1. Kind man behind counter said its a backwards system but tore off bottom of a tax renewal form where card details go and I input mine and he attached it to form so lady could process in the morning. Like there's an online system to tax car but you can't even report it lost / stolen or go to a different tax office you have to go to one where County address is.

obi604

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121589763#Comment_121589763

Thanks. Shite, Does one have to go to the tax office of the county that’s on the log book?!

so essentially, you have to take time to try and find a Garda station thats open, then go to a tax office (and maybe not just any tax office but home county tax office) and then go to a post office and get a postal order.

some rigmarole

Madd002

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121589786#Comment_121589786

yep that's what I was told cause i could've drove to one near work but wasn't allowed, or just do as previous posters put up get a postal order, but you still have to go get one😒

wandererz

Post it in to vehicle registration in Shannon.

In Dublin city for example the motor tax office no longer accepts walk-ins.

Postal order from post office.

macrubicon

DCC have an RF134 form that allows you to use a credit card to pay and avoid the Postal Order fees. Get it stamped and send it in the post. Worth a shot with other councils too I guess as it's not noted to be DCC specific

https://www.dublincity.ie/sites/default/files/2021-08/rf134_english.pdf

obi604

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121589804#Comment_121589804

do I not post this to the county council of the county where the car is registered?

cml387

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121589786#Comment_121589786

It's an important document that is proof of ownership of the vehicle. It should be a "rigmarole" to get a copy.

obi604

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121592841#Comment_121592841

grand, fair play to ya. but does not answer the question I asked

wandererz

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121592128#Comment_121592128

The main vehicle licencing department for the country is in Shannon.

Post it there.

macrubicon

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121593998#Comment_121593998

But it is administered by the councils. You normally apply via your local council. Any one I have had replaced has been via DCC by post. Always fairly quick once everything is in order on the form (i.e address exactly as it was etc.)

obi604

hmm, conflicting information on whether to send back to your local county council office OR the main tax department in Shannon

HeidiHeidi

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121602390#Comment_121602390

Would you not be much quicker asking either of them?

Buffman

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121602390#Comment_121602390

Ye, it literally says on the bottom of the RF134 send to the local MTO. 'Local' means the county it's registered in. Shannon doesn't accept payment methods other than online via the website for tax and there's no place on that website to pay for stuff like this. They would probably just forward it on to the relevant MTO or return it to you which would just delay everything.

If you're far away from the 'local' MTO I'd call into your nearest MTO and they would probably look after you if you explain the situation, it's easier in person as you can pay cash/card and no messing with POs.

https://www.motortax.ie/OMT/pdf/RF134-English.pdf

"Replacement Vehicle Registration Certificate (VRC)

You must apply to your local motor tax office for a replacement VRC where the original has been lost (e.g. in the post) destroyed or damaged.

You must complete Form RF134, get it witnessed and stamped by a member of An Garda Siochána, and then send it to that office. Form RF134 is available at your local motor tax office or by clicking here. A replacement VRC will be posted from our offices.

A replacement VRC is €12."

https://www.motortax.ie/OMT/changeOwnership.do