Road Tax &
MOT Inspection
in
Northern Cyprus
Requirements for Driving in the TRNC
When driving in the TRNC you must carry your driving license. Other official documents including your tax disc (Motorlu Araç Seyrüsefer Ruhsatı), Motor Vehicle Certificate of Registration (Motorlu araç kayıt Belgesi), blue registration document, Motorlu Araclar Seyrüsefer ve Tahsilat Makbuzu (Road Tax receipt), your MOT document (Motorlu Araç Muayene Geçme Belgesi) and Car Insurance documents, must be kept in your car as it is a legal requirement to carry then and police road side checks to check your documentation are not infrequent.
If you do not have these documents, you may be asked to go your local police station within 48 hours to show your documents. Failure to present your documents will result in a fine.
You must carry 2 emergency triangles, a first-aid kit and a fire extinguisher. The driver and the front seat passenger are required to wear a seatbelt, however seat belts for back seat passengers are not compulsory.
Online Payment System
To pay your road tax, MOT inspection or overseas travel fees, use the following government website: https://bub.gov.ct.tr/
1. Click on the 'Pay Road Tax, Inspection or Overseas Travel Fee' (pictured above). You will be be presented with the screen below:
2. Enter your license plate with no spaces between the letters and numbers
3. Enter your passport number preceded by a ‘P’ to indicate it is a passport number
4. Enter you date of registration, this is the date on the front of your Blue Vehicle Registration Document. If you use the calendar function on the field you need to enter the year first, then the month then the date.
5. Enter the verification shown on the screen – this field is not case sensitive
Once you have successfully entered this information you will be presented with the following screen, which summarises your vehicle details.
On the left side of the screen you have a selection of grey boxes with clickable links. For Road Tax Info click on the 'Current Year Road Tax' box (1 from bottom) to see when your car road tax is due and the amount to pay.
Click on the make payment button and enter your debit or credit card information. The document showing the payment will be automatically saved in the database. The user will also be able to save the document in PDF format on their devices and create a printout. It is a legal obligation for owners to keep a copy of the documents inside their vehicles.
Payments will be accepted between 12 midnight and 10 pm seven days a week.
Those who face problems while using the system can send an e-mail to info.ulastirma@bub.gov.ct.tr or basin.ulastirma@bub.gov.ct.tr
MOT - Vehicle Inspection
Vehicle Inspection Tests (MOT Equivalent) are required for all vehicles in the TRNC. Inspections are carried out at main police stations and are less rigorous than testing in EU countries.
If you purchase a new car/or newer car that has been recently imported to the TRNC and hence is being registered here for the first time, a Vehicle Inspection test is not required for the first 3 years.
After the first Vehicle Inspection, an inspection is required every 3 years (this includes motor cycles and quad bikes).
MOT testing dates are published annually, the date of your Inspection depends on the letters of your car registration number. The current inspection schedule, including revised dates, can be viewed in the official notice below. If you have registered on the Vehicle Registry Information System you will be notified in advance when your Vehicle Inspection is required.
Failure to arrange the Vehicle Inspection within the specified period will result in a fine.
View the official 2025–2026 Vehicle Inspection Schedule (PDF) here
Updated: January 2026
Vehicle Inspection Test Procedure
⦁ < 7 days in advance of the date you wish to have your Vehicle Inspection. Visit a local garage, which carries out emissions tests (Egzoz Muayene). The test is performed while you wait. You will be provided with a certificate which you should take to the Police testing centre.
⦁ Log onto the Online Payment System and pay for your Vehicle Inspection. Late payment will incur a fine.
⦁ Check that there are no obvious defects with the car (listed below).
⦁ Take vehicle to the Police MOT testing centre.
⦁ The police will undertake the Vehicle check and advise you of any issues which need to be fixed.
⦁ If there are no issues you will be issued with your Vehicle Check document
⦁ If there are issues, arrange for these to be rectified and return to the Police Testing Centre for a re-check.
Vehicle Inspection Centres
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Nicosia Vehicle Inspection Branch — Nicosia New Industrial Estate, next to the Nicosia Municipality Dog Shelter
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Famagusta Vehicle Inspection Branch — within the Famagusta Fire Brigade Branch premises
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Kyrenia Vehicle Inspection Branch — within the Kyrenia Police Directorate premises
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Güzelyurt Vehicle Inspection Branch — within the premises of the former Güzelyurt Fire Brigade Branch
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İskele Vehicle Inspection Branch — within the İskele Police Directorate premises
Inspection Hours
Inspections begin at the start of working hours and end half an hour before the end of working hours.
Documents Required for Vehicle Inspection
Vehicle owners, persons in possession or control of the vehicle, or those responsible for the vehicle must be present during the inspection. They must present the following original documents to the inspection officer:
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A receipt confirming payment from the Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing Branch of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport in Nicosia, or from the District Revenue and Tax Offices, or proof of online payment
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Motor Vehicle Registration Document (original)
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Third-party insurance certificate (original)
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Driver’s licence (original)
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Passport or other official identification,
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Emission test certificate,
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Previous test certificate
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Road tax document, if still a paper copy
If your vehicle does not have a valid road tax licence:
You can still take the vehicle to the inspection centre for its inspection, provided you have valid third-party insurance covering the journey to the inspection centre.
Vehicle Condition Requirements
Vehicles presented for inspection must meet the following requirements:
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The bodywork and windows must be clean and the paintwork must be in good condition, with no rust or deterioration.
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The engine must be clean and free from oil or fuel leaks.
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The lighting system and other components must be in good, working and sound condition.
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All equipment, tools and implements must be in working order.
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Tyres must be in good condition and must not have exceeded their economical service life.
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Fire extinguishers must be in good condition and have undergone their required annual inspections.
Important: Driving Without a Valid Vehicle Inspection
Under Article 94 of the 1974 Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Regulations, as amended, you must not drive your vehicle after the inspection period expires unless it has passed its required vehicle inspection.
Even if your road tax is still valid, it is considered invalid until your vehicle gets a valid vehicle inspection certificate. To avoid fines, delays and extra fees, get your inspection done within the official inspection period for your registration number.