Icelandic Transport Authority
The Icelandic Transport Authority is responsible for the administration and supervision of aviation, maritime and road traffic safety and the safety and supervision of transport infrastructure and navigation systems.
Road traffic
Buying and selling a vehicle, Vehicle registrations and inspection, Vehicle number plates, Information from the vehicle registry, Car repair and body shops. Driver's education and licenses, Professional drivers, Taxi, Car rentals, Permits for freight and passenger transport and exemptions for transport.
Maritime
Registration of seafarers. Control and measurement. Requirements for ships. Education and safety.
Aviation
Passenger rights. Flight training and licenses. Aircraft and airworthiness. Commercial and general aviation. Air navigation and ATC. Drones
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Please contact the Icelandic Transport Authority in a way that suits you best – via chat, phone or by sending us an inquiry.
Latest news
1st September 2026
Temporary Drone Flight Ban over the Old Harbour area in Reykjavik from September 3rd to 7th 2026
The Icelandic Transport Authority (Samgöngustofa) has established a temporary ...
1st September 2026
New Digital Services for the Maritime Sector
The Icelandic Transport Authority has launched new digital services that allow ...
31st August 2026
Temporary Drone Flight Ban over Reykjanesbær from September 4th to 6th 2026
At the request of the Chief of Police for the Suðurnes District, all drone ...