With the January 31, 2026 deadline rapidly approaching, Dominican Republic authorities report that approximately 17.4% of the nation’s vehicle fleet remains non-compliant with mandatory registration renewal requirements. According to the General Directorate of Internal Taxes (DGII), only 1,723,342 out of 2,086,756 eligible vehicles have obtained their 2025-2026 circulation tax stickers, leaving 363,414 vehicles operating without proper documentation.
The tax administration agency has collected RD$2.887 billion through the renewal process thus far, with the majority of compliant vehicle owners (1,514,115) utilizing traditional banking and financial institutions for payment processing. Digital channels have shown significant adoption, with 167,496 renewals completed through the DGII’s online portal and mobile application, while 41,731 transactions were processed in-person at agency offices.
The virtual renewal period officially concluded on January 18, 2026, though the standard compliance window remains open until month’s end. Beginning February 1, 2026, substantial financial penalties will be imposed on delinquent vehicle owners. Penalty structures include a RD$2,000 surcharge for current-year non-renewals, escalating to RD$2,100 for vehicles that failed to renew during the 2023-2024 period, and RD$3,100 for those with outstanding renewals from 2022-2023 or previous years.
To complete the mandatory registration process, vehicle owners must present a legible, current copy of their vehicle registration documentation along with a valid identification card. The DGII anticipates collecting approximately RD$3.434 billion upon full compliance across the vehicle fleet.
