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| What is a vehicle license? |
A valid vehicle license confirms that the vehicle you are driving is registered and roadworthy. The license must be carried with you at all times when driving. The vehicle license is valid only if the license fee has been paid and the vehicle has passed the annual road worthiness test (colloquially known as the "Test").
The new vehicle license, issued since 2003 by the Ministry of Transport and Road Safety contains detailed and reliable data on the vehicle including information about the car model, its transmission, air conditioning, ABS, airbags, number of doors etc. In addition, a barcode printed on the license supplies the Vehicle Inspection Station with information on the vehicle at the annual "Test". |
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| Vehicle License Renewal |
Vehicle licenses are renewed annually. On receipt of your new vehicle license and before your current license expires, you must first pay the license renewal fee and then take the vehicle to an authorized Vehicle Inspection Station for a roadworthiness test ("Test"). |
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| How often must a vehicle undergo the "Test"? |
The majority of vehicles in Israel are required to undergo the roadworthiness test once a year in the month the vehicle was initially registered, with the exception of the following:
 New private passenger cars are exempt from the "Test" for the first year only but must pay the license fee. This exemption does not apply to cars used for driving instruction or hired cars
Cars 15 years-old or over: before taking the annual "Test", the braking system must be checked at a licensed garage and confirmation of the proper functioning of the braking system must be presented at the "Test"
Vintage cars and collector cars must be tested twice a year at a Vehicle Inspection Station as a condition of vehicle license renewal. A license will not be renewed in the case of a vintage car whose license has expired and not been renewed for a period of two years or over |
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| How do I pay the vehicle license fee? |
You may pay the vehicle license fee by one of the following:
The online Government Payment Service - payment by credit card or bank transfer
Please note:
- The payment confirmation that appears on screen CANNOT be used as a temporary license!
- Do NOT pay online if you wish immediate renewal of your license
By credit card at the Ministry of Transport and Road Safety call centre's touch-tone menu or representative, by phone - *5678 or 1-222-5678.
At the Postal Bank or any other bank branch (credit cards are also accepted). |
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| Where and when will I receive the new vehicle license? |
The new license will be sent to the address that appears under your name on the Interior Ministry register, approximately one month before the renewal date. If you did not receive the new license, or the pre-paid license is not received at your home address within two weeks of payment, please contact:
The Ministry of Transport and Road Safety call center (*5678 or 1-222-5678 or from overseas 03-9421920)
Your district License Bureau
Please note: Not receiving your new license does NOT exempt you from the responsibility of renewing it |
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