How to register a car in Puerto Rico

Updated: 2026-10-15

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  1. Pay the Hacienda excise tax (vehicles brought from the U.S.) via SURI.
  2. Inspection at an authorized station.
  3. Complete form DTOP-776.
  4. Bring the original title/state registration, ID, Social Security card and, if financed, lienholder authorization.
  5. Pay the marbete (tag) and get the registration at CESCO.

A gestoría (registration agent) can do this for you.

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