Where to register your vehicle in Iceland

Pick a station in your area and check its calendar

Registration inspections are carried out by approved inspection stations, and each one sets its own days and booking rules. Some stations in smaller towns open only on set dates, so check the calendar and book before you arrange transport. Look at your nearest station for how it works and what must be done first, such as pre-registration and customs clearance.

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  • Akranes

    Frumherji — Akranes

    Smiðjuvellir 17, 300 Akranes

    Call ahead about the registration inspection and plates, once pre-registration and customs clearance are done.

    Office website+3545709202

    Confirm that this is the station named for your plate delivery and that the plates and customs release are available. Arrange insurance and lawful transport to the station; the official import process describes insured temporary plates for this journey. Have your pre-registration details ready and ask the station which documents to bring. Registration and inspection charges are separate from import taxes and pre-registration fees.

  • Akureyri

    Frumherji — Akureyri

    Frostagata 3A, 603 Akureyri

    Walk in or book online for the registration inspection, once customs clearance and pre-registration are done.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+3545709207

    Confirm that this is the station named for your plate delivery and that the plates and customs release are available. Arrange insurance and lawful transport to the station; the official import process describes insured temporary plates for this journey. Have your pre-registration details ready and ask the station which documents to bring. Registration and inspection charges are separate from import taxes and pre-registration fees.

  • Akureyri

    Tékkland — Akureyri

    Dalsbraut 1, 600 Akureyri

    Phone before your first-registration visit to confirm the right inspection, documents and plate delivery.

    Office website+3544149916

    Confirm that this is the station named for your plate delivery and that the plates and customs release are available. Arrange insurance and lawful transport to the station; the official import process describes insured temporary plates for this journey. Have your pre-registration details ready and ask the station which documents to bring. Registration and inspection charges are separate from import taxes and pre-registration fees.

  • Borgarnes

    Frumherji — Borgarnes

    Sólbakki 2, 310 Borgarnes

    Book by phone or online, and do not assume the station is open on Thursdays and Fridays.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+3545709203

    Confirm that this is the station named for your plate delivery and that the plates and customs release are available. Arrange insurance and lawful transport to the station; the official import process describes insured temporary plates for this journey. Have your pre-registration details ready and ask the station which documents to bring. Registration and inspection charges are separate from import taxes and pre-registration fees.

  • Egilsstaðir

    Frumherji — Fellabær

    Lagarbraut 1, 701 Egilsstaðir

    The station is in nearby Fellabær, so book online or by phone and check the calendar for closed days.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+3545709209

    Confirm that this is the station named for your plate delivery and that the plates and customs release are available. Arrange insurance and lawful transport to the station; the official import process describes insured temporary plates for this journey. Have your pre-registration details ready and ask the station which documents to bring. Registration and inspection charges are separate from import taxes and pre-registration fees.

  • Hafnarfjörður

    Aðalskoðun — Hjallahraun 4

    Hjallahraun 4, 220 Hafnarfjörður

    Phone to confirm that your plates are stored at the branch, as walk-in inspections do not cover plate collection.

    Office website+3545906900

    Identify the vehicle and confirm where the plates are stored. Arrange valid liability insurance before collection. Ask what identification, authority to act for the owner and registration or inspection evidence the branch needs. Confirm the permitted journey if inspection is overdue; collecting plates does not give unrestricted driving permission in every case. Ask about storage, registration and inspection charges separately. The routine-inspection tariff is not a complete plate-return quote.

  • Hafnarfjörður

    Aðalskoðun — Suðurhella 9

    Suðurhella 9, 221 Hafnarfjörður

    The registered owner or an authorised representative can collect the plates for a vehicle with valid liability insurance.

    Office website+3545906900

    Identify the vehicle and confirm where the plates are stored. Arrange valid liability insurance before collection. Ask what identification, authority to act for the owner and registration or inspection evidence the branch needs. Confirm the permitted journey if inspection is overdue; collecting plates does not give unrestricted driving permission in every case. Ask about storage, registration and inspection charges separately. The routine-inspection tariff is not a complete plate-return quote.

  • Hafnarfjörður

    Betri skoðun ehf.

    Stapahraun 1, Aðkoma frá Skútahrauni, 220 Hafnarfjörður

    Phone to arrange first registration or re-registration, and check that the station handles your type of vehicle.

    Office website+3545853355

    For an import, have the permanent registration number and pre-registration confirmation, customs release, insurance details and the documents required for the registration inspection ready. Arrange for the permanent plates to reach the chosen inspection station. Ask the station to confirm the current checklist, signatures and any authority needed to act for another person. The routine-inspection price is not a complete first-registration quote: registration, plates, import charges and inspections are separate costs. For a domestic ownership transfer, follow the separate national procedure and ask the station whether it can accept your documents.

  • Hafnarfjörður

    Frumherji — Dalshraun

    Dalshraun 5, 220 Hafnarfjörður

    Vehicles up to 5.5 tonnes can be inspected without booking, but phone first to check your plates have arrived.

    Office website+3545709217

    Confirm that this is the station named for your plate delivery and that the plates and customs release are available. Arrange insurance and lawful transport to the station; the official import process describes insured temporary plates for this journey. Have your pre-registration details ready and ask the station which documents to bring. Registration and inspection charges are separate from import taxes and pre-registration fees.

  • Hafnarfjörður

    Tékkland — Hafnarfjörður

    Reykjavíkurvegur 54, 220 Hafnarfjörður

    Ask for the registration inspection, because a routine roadworthiness check does not complete import registration.

    Office website+3544149912

    Confirm that this is the station named for your plate delivery and that the plates and customs release are available. Arrange insurance and lawful transport to the station; the official import process describes insured temporary plates for this journey. Have your pre-registration details ready and ask the station which documents to bring. Registration and inspection charges are separate from import taxes and pre-registration fees.

  • Höfn

    Frumherji — Höfn

    Sæbraut 5, 780 Höfn

    The station visits on set dates rather than daily, so check the calendar and book before arranging transport.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+3545709232

    Confirm that this is the station named for your plate delivery and that the plates and customs release are available. Arrange insurance and lawful transport to the station; the official import process describes insured temporary plates for this journey. Have your pre-registration details ready and ask the station which documents to bring. Registration and inspection charges are separate from import taxes and pre-registration fees.

  • Húsavík

    Frumherji — Húsavík

    Haukamýri, 640 Húsavík

    Confirm first registration and plate arrival before you book, since not every weekday is available.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+3545709208

    Confirm that this is the station named for your plate delivery and that the plates and customs release are available. Arrange insurance and lawful transport to the station; the official import process describes insured temporary plates for this journey. Have your pre-registration details ready and ask the station which documents to bring. Registration and inspection charges are separate from import taxes and pre-registration fees.

  • Ísafjörður

    Frumherji — Ísafjörður

    Skeiði, 400 Ísafjörður

    Book by phone or online and make sure the slot is for the registration inspection, not a routine one.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+3545709205

    Confirm that this is the station named for your plate delivery and that the plates and customs release are available. Arrange insurance and lawful transport to the station; the official import process describes insured temporary plates for this journey. Have your pre-registration details ready and ask the station which documents to bring. Registration and inspection charges are separate from import taxes and pre-registration fees.

  • Keflavík

    Aðalskoðun — Njarðarbraut 11a

    Njarðarbraut 11a, 260 Keflavík

    Phone first and ask whether your case can be completed in one visit, before you travel to collect the plates.

    Office website+3545906900

    Identify the vehicle and confirm where the plates are stored. Arrange valid liability insurance before collection. Ask what identification, authority to act for the owner and registration or inspection evidence the branch needs. Confirm the permitted journey if inspection is overdue; collecting plates does not give unrestricted driving permission in every case. Ask about storage, registration and inspection charges separately. The routine-inspection tariff is not a complete plate-return quote.

  • Keflavík

    Frumherji — Reykjanesbær

    Njarðarbraut 7, 260 Keflavík

    Walk in or book online, and ask for the registration inspection rather than an ordinary periodic test.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+3545709213

    Confirm that this is the station named for your plate delivery and that the plates and customs release are available. Arrange insurance and lawful transport to the station; the official import process describes insured temporary plates for this journey. Have your pre-registration details ready and ask the station which documents to bring. Registration and inspection charges are separate from import taxes and pre-registration fees.

  • Kópavogur

    Aðalskoðun — Skemmuvegur 6

    Skemmuvegur 6, 200 Kópavogur

    If your inspection is overdue, you may need temporary permission to drive the vehicle to the inspection.

    Office website+3545906900

    Identify the vehicle and confirm where the plates are stored. Arrange valid liability insurance before collection. Ask what identification, authority to act for the owner and registration or inspection evidence the branch needs. Confirm the permitted journey if inspection is overdue; collecting plates does not give unrestricted driving permission in every case. Ask about storage, registration and inspection charges separately. The routine-inspection tariff is not a complete plate-return quote.

  • Kópavogur

    Frumherji — Dalvegur

    Dalvegur 16b, 200 Kópavogur

    Only vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes are inspected, with no trailers or motorcycles, so phone first about your case.

    Office website+3545709104

    Confirm that this is the station named for your plate delivery and that the plates and customs release are available. Arrange insurance and lawful transport to the station; the official import process describes insured temporary plates for this journey. Have your pre-registration details ready and ask the station which documents to bring. Registration and inspection charges are separate from import taxes and pre-registration fees.

  • Reykjavík

    Aðalskoðun — Grjótháls 10

    Grjótháls 10, 110 Reykjavík

    Plates are returned only by the branch that holds them, so call to find out which one has yours.

    Office website+3545906900

    Identify the vehicle and confirm where the plates are stored. Arrange valid liability insurance before collection. Ask what identification, authority to act for the owner and registration or inspection evidence the branch needs. Confirm the permitted journey if inspection is overdue; collecting plates does not give unrestricted driving permission in every case. Ask about storage, registration and inspection charges separately. The routine-inspection tariff is not a complete plate-return quote.

  • Reykjavík

    Aðalskoðun — Skeifan 5

    Skeifan 5, 108 Reykjavík

    Phone ahead to arrange collecting stored plates and putting an already registered vehicle back on the road.

    Office website+3545906900

    Identify the vehicle and confirm where the plates are stored. Arrange valid liability insurance before collection. Ask what identification, authority to act for the owner and registration or inspection evidence the branch needs. Confirm the permitted journey if inspection is overdue; collecting plates does not give unrestricted driving permission in every case. Ask about storage, registration and inspection charges separately. The routine-inspection tariff is not a complete plate-return quote.

  • Reykjavík

    Frumherji – Grandi

    Hólmaslóð 2, 101 Reykjavík

    Choose the station for plate delivery carefully, as plates sent to a different station will not be waiting for you.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+3545709218

    Confirm that this is the station named for your plate delivery and that the plates and customs release are available. Arrange insurance and lawful transport to the station; the official import process describes insured temporary plates for this journey. Have your pre-registration details ready and ask the station which documents to bring. Registration and inspection charges are separate from import taxes and pre-registration fees.

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