Travelling to Ireland

I’ve been planning on driving to Ireland with my friend and I’ve recently got a new car, to which I still haven’t received the new v5c and I’ve seen on some website that I should take a v5, is it a mandatory thing I need to take, I have documentation to prove I purchased the car and have a new keeper slip for the car but it’s in the old private plates the previous owner had, I’ve everything that I need to prove it’s my car except the v5 document, I have full uk driving license insurance the car is taxed etc, will this be a problem for getting into Ireland if I haven’t received the new v5 by then?

Thanks in advance

Hi,

It's lovely to hear that you are planning on coming over to see us! ☘️

There is a page on our website on Driving in Ireland. Under the section on driving laws, the most important thing to remember is that you must carry your valid driver's licence at all times, have valid insurance, and the vehicle be taxed. This can also be found on the Gov.ie website. You must also be able to prove that the vehicle belongs to you, if asked. The V5 is the most useful document for this, but any other proof may be accepted in its place. This would also be true in Northern Ireland/UK should you get stopped by the police.

Have you decided on an itinerary of places you both would like to visit? 🚗