MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2026·Costa Rica · Updated 15:00Dollar ₡449.70 / ₡456.04 unchanged
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Look up your 2027 marchamo

You can pay now. The deadline is Thursday, December 31: 59 days left.

Look up the marchamo by plate at the INS

The lookup on the official INS website is free and needs no registration. Be wary of websites or WhatsApp numbers that charge for it.

Payment opensNov 22026
DeadlineDec 312026

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What is the marchamo?

It's the annual road tax every vehicle must pay to drive in Costa Rica. It includes the vehicle property tax, the mandatory auto insurance (SOA) and other legal charges; unpaid traffic fines are added to the bill. The INS (the national insurance institute) collects it from November to December 31, and from January 1 interest and surcharges apply.

What's new for the 2027 marchamo

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Latest news about the marchamo

Source: Instituto Nacional de Seguros (INS). Always confirm the amount on the official website before paying.

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