Where are the motor tax offices?
There are eight Local Vehicle Licensing offices (also known as motor tax offices) which all offer a full range of over-the-counter services.
Opening hours
Opening hours for all these are 9.15 am to 4.00 pm Monday to Friday, with exception to the third Tuesday in every month when they will not open until 10.00 am. This is for staff training. Local Vehicle Licensing Offices are also closed on public and bank holidays.
To find your nearest office and a map to the office, please click on the links below.
| Office | Location |
|---|---|
Armagh Currently issuing pre-fix EXZ |
Dobbin Centre Dobbin Lane Corporation Armagh BT61 7QP |
Ballymena Currently issuing pre-fix FRZ |
County Hall Galgorm Road Galgorm Ballymena BT42 1QE |
Belfast Currently issuing pre-fix NFZ |
1 Cromac Avenue Ormeau Road Malone Lower Belfast BT7 2JA |
Coleraine Currently issuing pre-fix SNZ |
County Hall Castlerock Road Waterside Coleraine BT51 3TA |
Downpatrick Currently issuing pre-fix UJZ |
Rathkeltair House Market Street Demesne of Down Acre Downpatrick BT30 6AT |
Enniskillen Currently issuing pre-fix LIG |
County Buildings East Bridge Street Enniskillen BT74 7BN |
Londonderry Currently issuing pre-fix UUI |
Orchard House 40 Foyle Street Londonderry BT48 6AT |
Omagh Currently issuing pre-fix RHZ |
Boaz House 15 Scarffe's Entry Dergmoney Lower Omagh BT78 1JE |
All general enquiries should be made to DVA Headquarters by phoning the following numbers:
- Driver and Vehicle Licensing Enquiry Section: 0845 402 4000
- International Tel: +44 120 477 0768
- Fax: (028) 7034 1422
- Minicom: (028) 7034 1351
- Premium Line: (0906) 5161 666 (Limited vehicle information is available on this line, at a cost of £1.50 per minute and is suitable for motor traders)
You can also write either to the email address or postal address below:
Vehicle Enquiries
County Hall
Castlerock Road
Waterside
Coleraine
BT51 3TA
- email:·dvlni@doeni.gov.uk
If you contact DVA outside office hours, you will be given the option to transfer to the Agency's information line where you will be given basic information.

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