Following the expiration of the online renewal deadline, vehicle owners in the Dominican Republic now have until 31 January 2026, to obtain and display their annual circulation tax stickers (marbetes) on their vehicles.
According to the Tax Agency (DGII), motorists can still complete the process at 47 financial institutions and 856 physical branches nationwide. As of last Friday, approximately 800,000 owners had yet to renew, even as total tax collections already surpassed RD$2 billion, as reported in El Dia citing DGII stats.
The DGII expects to collect over RD$3.43 billion during this fiscal cycle, covering a record 2.08 million eligible vehicles—an increase of nearly 194,000 units compared to last year.
The costs for the 2025-2026 period remain unchanged and are:
RD$1,500: Vehicles manufactured up to 2020.
RD$3,000: Vehicles manufactured from 2021 onwards.
Penalties for non-compliance
Drivers who miss the 31 January 31 deadline face a RD$2,000 fine. Penalties escalate for those with outstanding debts from previous years, reaching up to RD$3,100 for those who have not renewed since 2023.
The motorcycle exception
Despite comprising the majority of the nation’s motor fleet, accounting for over 3.5 million units, motorcycles remain exempt from the annual marbete tax. Instead, they pay a one-time “first plate” fee based on engine displacement. Although a recent fiscal reform proposal suggested an annual tax for motorcycles, the government ultimately dismissed the measure.
Motorcyclists are also exempt from paying at toll booths. The government has been especially lenient in applying traffic laws to motorcyclists, compounding their own safety and those of others on the road.
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El Dia
19 January 2026