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The Icelandic Transport Authority: Registrations

How is a car/vehicle registered from VAT usage category to general use?

You have to order blue numbers, i.e. public license plates, and then the VAT license plates are turned in. Information about whether you have to pay back VAT must be provided by the Iceland Revenue and Customs (IRS). New license plates can be ordered from the Icelandic Transport Authority.

Where can I find information on Skútuna, the Icelandic Transport Authority‘s System for the Registration of Seamen?

Where can I get information about the registration days?

How do I apply for access to the System for the Registration of Seamen, Skutan?

How do I terminate access to the System for the Registration of Seamen?

What is the annual fee for access to the System for the Registration of Seamen?

How do I get access to a register seamen on a new ship?

Who is responsible for the registration of seamen?

Where can I change access for registration of seamen?

What documentation is required if the Icelandic Transport Authority is requested to register?

How do I change the registration of the use of a ship/boat?

How do I transfer the ownership of a ship?

How does a foreign party register a ship/boat in Iceland and what documents must be submitted?

What do I have to do to announce the change of ownership of a vessel?

How do I get a new district number for a ship?

How do I re-register a ship that is de-registered?

Where can I obtain information regarding the process of selling a ship?

I'm going to register a new name for a ship, where do I get information on how to do that?

How much does it cost to pre-register a car/vehicle?

Where can I see how much it costs to import different types of cars/ vehicles?

What do I need to do to complete the registration of a crosser (an off-road vehicle) that is currently only pre-registered?

How do I get information about car dealership representatives?

Where can I see how much it costs to import a motorcycle?

What are the next steps after the pre-registration of a car is completed?

Do I need to submit an original when a car/vehicle is pre-registered?

What are the rules for end-of-series vehicles?

What rules apply to the registration of mopeds?

What data should be submitted to register a trailer that is built in Iceland?

How do I apply for national type approval?

Can you apply for an extension to the national type approval?

When should you provide a technical report with your pre-registration application?

Where can I see the status of the pre-registration of a car/vehicle?

Is it possible to apply for a pre-registration of a car/vehicle via email?

Is it possible to ask for an accelerated procedure for a pre-registration of a car?

How long does it take to pre-register a car/vehicle?

What information must be included on the bill of lading for pre-registration of a car/vehicle?

What documents must be submitted for a car/vehicle that has not previously been registered abroad?

Do you have to submit other documents when pre-registering an imported car/vehicle from the United States than from Europe?

How do I apply for a pre-registration of a car/vehicle?

How is the process of importing a car/vehicle to Iceland and to register it?

What documentation is required regarding the pre-registration of a car/vehicle?

What rules apply to pre-registration of cars/vehicles?

What rules apply to change of ownership and payment of vehicle heavy tax on meters?

Do pensioners pay car fees?

What rules apply to excise duties for cars/vehicles?

How is the vehicle road tax calculated?

What is the process like when a car/vehicle is double-charged for fees?

Is there a difference regarding the vehicle road taxes between electric and diesel cars?

Do vintage cars pay vehicle road tax?

Where do I pay the car/vehicle heavy tax?

Do disabled people pay car fees?

Where do I pay the vehicle road tax?

Does the taxi usage category change automatically when the vehicle is sold?

Does the taxi usage category automatically change when sold?

How is a car/vehicle registered from VAT usage category to general use?

Can a motorcycle be converted to an off-road motorcycle?

How do I know if I can attach a trailer hitch to my car?

Can the power output of a motorcycle be reduced or changed due to driving license?

Can a quad bike be registered as a work machinery?

Can registered motorcycle's power output be changed?

Can I have an explanation from the new electronic form concerning the registration of a vehicle in the category transport of dangerous goods and the reason why the applicant need to be verified?

What is change inspection?

Can a hexacycle (six-wheeler) or a quad bike with a platform be registered for emergency driving?

Can the total weight of a vehicle be changed?

How do I register a car in the vehicle rental category?

How do I convert a priority vehicle into a public vehicle?

Which use category do buggy cars, motorcycles or tractors go into?

How long does it take to register a change inspection?

How do I register a towing deviceharness on my car/vehicle?

How do I change the taxi use category?

How do I correct an incorrect registration of my car/vehicle?

How do I register a car/vehicle as an antique car/vehicle?

What rules apply to coupling devices on vehicles?

How do I change the category of vehicle use for a car/vehicle?

Can I push for my request regarding the change to the category of use of a car/vehicle?

How do I dispose of a car?

How do I remove old cars that are no longer in circulation from a registry?

How do I deregister a company car?

How do I deregister a scooter/moped?

How can you deregister a car that is owned by another person but can't be reached?

Where can I get information about whether a vehicle has been deregistered?

Is it possible to deregister a car if there is a debt on it?

How do I deregister an old car/vehicle?

How do I export a car from Iceland and register in another country?

Where can I get a foreign deregistration certificate for a vehicle (confirmation of a registration in Iceland)?

Where do I get the "out of circulation" ticket for a car/vehicle?

How can I request for temporary de-registration of a car/vehicle?

How do I register a car/vehicle in circulation?

Can a car/vehicle be registered out of circulation without filing a car number/number plate?

Where do I get "in circulation" tickets for car/vehicle?

How do I temporarily de-register a car/vehicle from circulation?

How to de-register an old car/vehicle?

What rules apply to permanently fixed or static caravans?

Can off-road vehicles be street registered?

How do those who have completed a representative course gain access to vehicle records queue record?

Is it possible to get a list of owners of a certain type of car/vehicle?

Where can I get information regarding the owner of a car/vehicle?

Where can I get information about the history of the ownership of a car/vehicle?

How does the result of damage reassessment appear in the vehicle register.

Is it possible access information from the vehicle registry?

How can I obtain information on car pre-registration status? (Any day when pre-recording is due to be included on the website)

How can I get information about a car registered anonymously?

What is the processing time for the cancellation of car damage registration?

How do I get a vehicle report for a car/vehicle that is owned by another person?

How do I register a car's anonymity on/off my national ID number?

Are information from the vehicle registry always correct?

Is it possible to obtain individual/company asset status certificates in excel format?

Where can I find information about the model year for my car/vehicle?

Is it possible to get information about the use category and inspection date of a car owned by another party?

How can I get information regarding the country of origin for my car/vehicle?

What rules apply on emissions from mobile work machinery?

Do travel trailers/trailers need to be insured?

Where can I get an accidental incident history for my car/vehicle?

Who can access the vehicle registry?

Where do I approach the vehicle report for my car/vehicle?

How can I get information regarding if there is a mortgage on a car/vehicle?

How can I see if a car/vehicle is correctly registered in the vehicle register?

Where can I get information about what cars/vehicles are registered in my name?

How is the license plate lock removed from a car?

How is the car/vehicle registration change lock invalidated?

How do I remove a private license plate lock from a car/vehicle?

Can a change lock be removed from a car/vehicle?

How can a demolition lock be lifted on a car/vehicle?

Why is a change of ownership lock installed on a car/vehicle?

How do I see if there is a police lock on a car/vehicle?

How is a bankruptcy lock applied to a car/vehicle?

How is a bankruptcy lock placed on a car/vehicle?

Where do I retrieve my car/vehicle registration certificate?

Can someone other than the owner retrieve the registration certificate of a car/vehicle?

Where can I see what my vehicle can tow a heavy trailer?

What rules apply to vehicle coupling and towing?

What rules apply to cars that use hydrogen as fuel?

What rules apply regarding weight of cargo onboard a vehicle?

What rules apply to cars that use methane?

What rules apply regarding seats in vehicle?

How do I get information about Co2 emission values for vehicles?

Does a registration certificate need to be carried in cars?

How do I cancel an order for a car/vehicle registration certificate?

Is it possible to get a registration certificate for a car/vehicle in English?

Where can I see which vehicle category my car is in?

Is there an expiry date for the Certificate of registration for cars/vehicles.

How long does it take to get a car's registration certificate?

Is it possible to receive a car registration certificate via email electronically?

What rules apply to the total weight of cars/vehicles (what can it be)?

How heavy can a trailer be?

How/where can I order a registration certificate for a car/vehicle?

Where can I get confirmation that a car/vehicle is cleared for customs purposes?

Can a car/vehicle registration request be submitted on paper, with electronic signatures, at a vehicle inspection post/inspection station?

How do I re-register a car/vehicle?

How do I register a car/vehicle that I have fixed up?

Can a trailer be egistered if it has not been cleared by the customs?

How do I pay the fee for new registration for a car/vehicle?

How do I apply for a correction regarding a registration for a new car/vehicle?

What are the conditions for customs clearance of a trailer for a new registration?

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