Fees overview
Fees for National Licences
On 01 January 2019, the fees applicable to Public Bus Passenger Service Licences changed.
The fees applicable to licence applications are now linked to the number of services provided.
Fee Bands:
| Band | Number of services per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | 1-624 |
| Band B | 625-3,000 |
| Band C | >3,001 |
How to calculate the Fee Band
The number of services per year are calculated as follows:
- an outbound service is 1 service; an outbound and return service are 2 services (1 vehicle maximum being used to provide the service)
- where a service operates a part of the overall route, or an express version of the route, these are counted as one service.
- where the service has licensed supplemental services, they are counted as 0.5 of a service (to allow for the fact that they may not operate).
- where a service operates for the college term only, then the service is calculated as operating for 35 weeks of the year, to allow for college holidays, breaks, lower frequency required for exams, etc.
Fees by licence category:
| Regular Licence | Band A | Band B | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application | €100 | €100 | €100 |
| Licence Issue | €200 | €400 | €800 |
| Amendment | €50 | €100 | €200 |
| Transfer | €50 | €100 | €200 |
| Renewal Fee | €300 | €500 | €900 |
| Specific Targeted Licence | Band A | Band B | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application | €100 | €100 | €100 |
| Licence Issue | €200 | €400 | €800 |
| Amendment | €50 | €100 | €200 |
| Transfer | €50 | €100 | €200 |
| Renewal Fee | €300 | €500 | €900 |
| Event / Venue Licence | Band A | Band B | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application | €50 | €50 | €50 |
| Licence Issue | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temporary Licence | Band A | Band B | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application | €100 | €100 | €100 |
| Licence Issue | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demand Responsive Licence | Band A | Band B | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application | €100 | €100 | €100 |
| Licence Issue | €200 | €400 | €800 |
| Amendment | €50 | €100 | €200 |
| Transfer | €50 | €100 | €200 |
| Renewal Fee | €300 | €500 | €900 |
Fees for International Travel
Fees for EU Authorisation
New Application/ Renewal of Existing EU Authorisation
| Fee description | Fee (€) |
|---|---|
| Basic Application Fee | 35.55 |
| Additional fees: due for each country proposed to be crossed in transit in such application | 3.81 |
Fees due only if EU Authorisation Granted/ Renewed
| Fee description | Fee (€) |
|---|---|
| On grant of an EU Authorisation | 10.16 |
| Due for each year of validity or part thereof of the EU Authorisation (max. 5 years, €82.55) | 16.51 per year |
| Each certified true copy of an EU Authorisation | 2.54 |
Application for and grant of variation to an existing EU Authorisation
| Fee description | Fee (€) |
|---|---|
| Application for and grant of variation to an existing EU Authorisation | 16.51 |
| Each certified true copy | 2.54 |
Fees for EU Journey Form Books (occasional travel to the EU)
| Fee description | Fee (€) |
|---|---|
| One book of EU Journey Forms | 31.74 |
Fees for Ireland – UK Authorisation (includes Northern Ireland)
New Authorisation Application
| Fee description | Fee (€) |
|---|---|
| New Application Fee for Ireland – UK Authorisation | 100 |
Application Issue Fee: due only if Ireland – UK Authorisation is granted
| Fee description | Fee (€) |
|---|---|
| On grant of an Ireland – UK Authorisation | 280 |
Application for and grant of variation to an existing Ireland – UK Authorisation
| Fee description | Fee (€) |
|---|---|
| Application for and grant of variation to an existing Ireland – UK Authorisation | 50 |
Certified True Copies of an existing Ireland – UK Authorisation
| Fee description | Fee (€) |
|---|---|
| Each Certified True Copy of existing Ireland – UK Authorisation | 10 |
Fees for Interbus Waybill Books (occasional travel and closed-door tours to the United Kingdom including Northern Ireland)
| Fee description | Fee (€) |
|---|---|
| One book of Interbus Waybills | 60 |
Payment Methods:
Payment can be made by sending a cheque or postal order, made out to the National Transport Authority, to:
National Transport Authority (NTA)
Public Transport Regulation Division
Haymarket House
Smithfield
Dublin 7
D07 CF98
SPSV driver licence fees cannot be paid to the account details below. If making a new/ renewal application for an SPSV driver licence please contact us on 0818 064 000.
If you wish to pay by Electronic Funds Transfer the details required are as follows:
Account Name: National Transport Authority – Bus Licensing Revenue
Account No: 22535803
Sort Code: 93-10-12
IBAN: IE24 AIBK 9310 1222 5358 03
Swift: AIB KIE 2D
When making EFT payments to the NTA Bus Licensing bank account applicants must include their name or identifiable reference and email this reference to buslicensing@nationaltransport.ie
The Authority cannot accept any cash payments.