What you need to know about Road Tax in Cyprus (Circulation Licence)

A circulation licence is required to drive or keep a vehicle on a public road. 

You can renew your Road Tax online.

You will need to have the following information to hand:

1. Registration Document, for the owners’ reference number I.C. No. or [C.9] on the newer log books. Use the last three digits.
2. Credit or Debit card.
3. This site is in Greek and English. Insert the information requested.
4. Tax can be renewed for 3, 6, 9, or 12 months.

An insurance certificate number may be required if the cover commenced recently and has not yet been entered onto the database.

District Post Offices and Citizens Service Centres.

You will require:

1. Cash for the sum required.
2. Registration Document.
3. Your ID, Alien Card or Passport number. This is the one shown on the registration document.
4. An insurance certificate may be required if the cover commenced recently and has not yet been entered onto the database.

Renew at the Department of Transport Offices.

You can apply at the local Department of Road Transport.

You will require:

1. The application form TOM 8
2. Cash for the sum required.
3. Registration Document.
4. An insurance certificate may be required if the cover commenced recently and has not yet been entered onto the database.

Do Not Display the Tax Disc
Displaying any object on the windscreen of a vehicle is prohibited. This includes the tax disc.

Paying by Instalments

Road tax can be paid in monthly instalments on application. Failure to keep up the payments will result in the revocation of the licence. Road Tax arrears can also be paid in instalments.

A circulation licence cannot be renewed if the vehicle requires, but does not have, a current Biennial Vehicle Inspection Certificate (MOT). This information is logged on the DoRT database. If the MOT expires during the currency of the circulation licence and is not renewed, the circulation licence becomes invalid, and you are likely to be prosecuted.

When to renew your road tax

Road tax can be renewed around the end of the first week of January until a date in or around the second week of March each year, usually without penalty. Historically, the cut-off date has often been extended. Any changes are published locally and in the news section of this site.

From the cut-off date, the police will prosecute. A fine of €10 + 10% of the rate of tax for your vehicle will be levied on renewal. If the tax is not renewed for a full year, further penalties apply.