2005News

License plate renewal by Internet

Vehicle owners can renew their license plates over the Internet if they so wish, according to Juan Hernandez, the head of Internal Revenue. Cars dated before 1999 will cost RD$1,200 and for those that are newer, the price will be RD$2,200. The new prices for the sticker are less than the last renewal process, with savings of between RD$150 and RD$1,000 over the 2003 figures. According to El Caribe there will even be a delivery service. All you have to do is click on http:/www.dgii.gov.do and go to “Servicios Web”, enter your “cedula” and the number of your license plate. You can pay with any of the local credit cards. By phone, an owner can call 809 549 3444. In five days in Santo Domingo and in seven days in the rest of the country, the owner of the vehicle should receive a sealed envelope with the new stickers. You will have to present a copy of the vehicle’s registration to receive the envelope.