What is a Certificate of Destruction?

Legally ends your responsibility for your vehicle from the time of issue.
Can only be issued by an ATF -Authorised Treatment Facility (a permitted scrapyard).
Marks your vehicle as scrapped on the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF).
Are only issued for M1/N1 vehicles.

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Proof of vehicle ownership is required e.g vehicle log book and/or ID.
If you have more than three whole calendar months remaining on your tax disc you can claim a motor tax refund (Form RF120).
You should always get a CoD or the vehicle ownership transferred. Without this, you as the registered owner still have responsibility for the vehicle.
Only manual/paper CoDs can be issued for UK/EU registered vehicles. It is the responsibility of the owner to inform the relevant authority in the Country of registration that the vehicle has been scrapped.
The NVDF is maintained and supported by the Driver and Vehicle Computer Services Division of the Department of Transport, located in Shannon.

A CoD can be issued manually or electronically. A sample of both versions can be seen below.

The ATF enters the vehicle details onto an online system.
The registered owner will receive a printed CoD a couple of weeks later from the NVDF.

The ATF completes the paper form in triplicate with one copy provided to the person depositing the vehicle at the ATF.