The time of reckoning has arrived for thousands of vehicle owners who failed to pay their vehicle circulation fees for 2020. The tax authority is pulling pending cases from its drawers and preparing to send electronic notices to those found with unpaid debts. The process must be completed by December 5, 2025, just before the statute of limitations expires on December 31. Cross-referencing data through E1 declarations has revealed thousands of cases, with owners being called upon to provide explanations.
Tax authority: When and how notices for unpaid vehicle fees will arrive
– From September 15 to 30, the tax authority will send emails to those who owe money.
– From October 1, the myCar application opens, where owners must use their Taxisnet codes to declare the actual status of their vehicle (immobilization, deregistration, theft, exemption, etc.) and upload supporting documents.
– The platform closes on October 31.
– Those not notified electronically will receive registered mail from the tax office or debt collection service.
Vehicle circulation fees: The final deadline for owners
Owners have one last chance to prove they don’t owe money. Otherwise, the 2020 vehicle circulation fees will be officially assessed along with penalties. In cases without sufficient documentation (e.g., loss or handover to scrap metal collectors), the vehicle’s status in the system remains unchanged and the debt persists. Corrections will be completed by November 28, 2025, and electronic notices will be sent immediately after.
Who gets exempted
Exemptions include:
– Vehicles owned by people with disabilities.
– Vehicles of deceased persons.
Even after official assessment, citizens who subsequently provide documentation can request debt cancellation or appeal to the courts.
Traffic cameras on the roads
Meanwhile, traffic cameras have been activated on roads since September 1. Those who declared their cars immobilized but continue driving them risk fines up to €10,000. The 1,388 cameras (of which 1,000 also capture driver faces) cross-reference data with the tax authority and ministries, with fines issued automatically and sent electronically to violators.
