From January 7, Cyprus has officially opened the application process for renewing road tax for 2026. According to the Department of Road Transport, the license can be renewed until Wednesday, March 11, 2026 inclusive. After this date, vehicle owners will face financial penalties, so the authorities recommend not leaving the procedure until the last minute.
Deadlines, options, and penalties
Vehicle owners can choose a license validity period of 3, 6, 9, or 12 months. If the renewal is completed after the установленный deadline, a fine of €10 plus 10% of the current year’s road tax amount is automatically applied. This measure applies regardless of the reason for the delay and affects all categories of private vehicles.
Requirements and renewal procedure
To successfully renew the license, a valid MOT inspection and an active insurance policy are required. The fastest and most convenient option is online renewal via electronic services. In case of technical difficulties, drivers can contact district offices of the Department of Transport, as well as Citizen Service Centers KEP and KEPO. The department emphasizes that the process is considered complete only after the Print Registration Permit page appears, showing the vehicle registration number and license validity period. If the system does not reach this stage, the procedure must be repeated.
Updated payment system and advice for drivers
In 2026, the payment platform was updated: an additional verification step has been introduced, and the license is issued only after successful payment confirmation. The department warns that in the final days before March 11, the system may experience heavy load, which could lead to delays or disruptions. For this reason, motorists are advised to renew their road tax in advance.
If the vehicle is not in use
Owners who renewed their license for 2025 but do not plan to renew it for 2026 must submit a vehicle immobilization declaration in advance. This is done online and exempts them from paying the tax for the following year. If such notification is not submitted, the tax is charged automatically. Vehicles for which the license was not renewed for 2025 and immobilization was not declared risk being removed from the register if the outstanding amount is not settled and the 2026 license is not renewed by March 11, 2026.
Deregistration and special categories
If a vehicle has been physically taken out of service and scrapped, it is necessary to officially complete deregistration and submit supporting documents. In this case, tax accrual stops from the date of destruction of the vehicle. Online renewal is available year-round, except for certain categories of transport, including vehicles of diplomatic missions, quarry machinery, some special-purpose vehicles, and vintage cars with special licenses. For these categories, payment is made only through district offices.
No reminders will be sent
The Department of Road Transport emphasizes that individual renewal notifications will not be sent. Vehicle owners are advised to monitor deadlines themselves and check that their contact details in the state register are up to date in order to receive important information in a timely manner, including notifications about recall campaigns and rule changes.
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