How to look up the 2027 marchamo by plate, step by step
Looking up the 2027 marchamo at the INS is free: what you need, the steps, what the breakdown shows and how to avoid fake sites that charge for it.
Looking up the 2027 marchamo is free, needs no registration and takes a couple of minutes. All you need is the license plate number. Here's how, step by step.
Step 1: have your plate number ready
Write down the plate number exactly as it appears on the vehicle, and note the plate type: private, light cargo, motorcycle, taxi or other.
Step 2: go to the official INS lookup
- Go to the INS's official marchamo site: marchamo.grupoins.com (you can also reach it from grupoins.com and the INS Móvil app).
- Choose the plate type.
- Type the plate number, without dashes or spaces.
- Look up the amount.
You can also call the free line 800-MARCHAMO (800-6272-4266).
What the lookup shows
The lookup shows the total and its breakdown: the property tax, the mandatory insurance (SOA), other legal charges and any unpaid fines. Before paying, make sure the total doesn't include insurance you didn't ask for: how to remove the "Más protección" insurance.
Watch out for fake lookups
- The official lookup is free: be wary of websites or WhatsApp numbers that charge to "look up" or "process" the marchamo.
- Type the site address yourself instead of opening links sent in messages.
- The INS doesn't ask for passwords or codes by phone to look up the marchamo.
After the lookup
- To pay it in parts: the marchamo in interest-free installments.
- Where to pay and what you get: marchamo 2027, where and how to pay.
- If the amount seems high: how the marchamo is calculated.
- You need a current vehicle inspection: RTV and the 2027 marchamo.
This article is for information only. The official amount is the one the INS shows in its lookup by plate.