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Preparing to book
Before you can book your ADR test, your vehicle must have passed its HCV test and you must have your CRW.
The date your current ADR expires is the date when your annual ADR testing is due.
How to book
You can book your test online with My CVRT, which saves you time and postage. Here’s how:
1. First, register for My CVRT, our online system
2. Enter your vehicle details and select your preferred ADR test centre. This is when you can add an HCV test if you wish.
3. Choose your ADR certificate category and vehicle category
4. Enter your declarations. This is where you can upload all your declaration documentation and certificates
5. Book your vehicle’s ADR test in 3 easy steps
We accept VISA and Mastercard. Please note, we do not accept American Express or Diners Club cards
Replacement ADR Certificates
If you lose or damage your ADR certificate you must apply for a replacement certificate. No re-test is required provided that there are no changes in the vehicle or the owner/operator. The replacement certificate is issued for the fee of €36.30 made payable to RSA and submitted to address below.
Extension of ADR Certificates
You must return your original ADR Cert for extension with required documents to:
ADR Unit,
Vehicle Standards Section,
Road Safety Authority,
Moy Business Park,
Primrose Hill,
Dublin Road,
Ballina,
Co. Mayo.
Remember! - The person presenting the vehicle for its test is now required to produce Presenter I.D. in the form of a valid Driving Licence, Passport or Public Services Card at the test centre.
The cost of an ADR test, including the certificate is:
If your certificate is lost or stolen, you’ll need to pay:
If your vehicle passes
My CVRT, our online system, will send a notification to an RSA ADR administrator. Then we’ll send the ADR certificate to the transport company.
If your vehicle fails
You’ll get a list of the vehicle’s faults. You’ll need to get those faults fixed and bring the vehicle in for a re-test.
The re-test could happen the same day (depending on the faults), but a re-test must be at least within 14 days of the initial one.
Re-test cost:
Depending on your vehicle and the type of dangerous goods it is designed to transport or carry, the examiner’s test may include: