When you ship a vehicle from the United States to Puerto Rico, it’s necessary to go to the local Department of Motor Vehicles or through its application CESCO Digital and complete the registration process to be able to drive legally. The purpose of this is having documents that validate the personal data of the driver and owner of said transport. With a registered vehicle, the owner will be in possession of the property title.

What happens when one does not have the vehicle title?
If the vehicle is not in your name, you do not have authorization to drive the roads and highways of Puerto Rico. If the vehicle title exists but is lost, a duplicate can be requested.

What do you need to register your vehicle?
The documents you need to complete the registration of your vehicle are:
● Current identity documents (original and copy)
● DTOP-776 Form “Application for Registration of Motor Vehicles”
● Certificate of Origin or Vehicle Ownership Title
● Excess Duty Sheet (Form SC-2042)
● Internal income voucher code 2024
● Internal income voucher code 0842
● Pay the difference in annual fees
● Gas Emanation Inspection Certificate (if your vehicle is older than two years)
● In cases of heavy machinery, they must present a Weighting Certification
● Passport if you are a foreigner
● Evidence from the PR State Department. If you are a foreigner you will need the registration that corresponds to the country of origin.
● Social Security
● Valid photo ID

In the case of a company or corporation, the necessary documents are:
● Evidence from the State Department of PR or the country of origin of said company
● Evidence of Employer Social Security
● Letter from the company authorizing a representative to carry out the transaction
● Valid photo ID

You can request the vehicle registration by visiting the website of the Department of Motor Vehicles

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