--- title: "Marchamo 2025 Costa Rica | Ultimate Guide & Plate Check | Car Agent AI" description: "Everything you need to know about Marchamo 2025 in Costa Rica. How to check your plate, calculate the tax, and where to pay. Don't get fined!" lang: en json-ld: | { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "When is the deadline?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The deadline is December 31st. After this, you will face daily interest charges and heavy fines." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where can I pay?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You can pay at almost any bank (BNCR, BCR, BAC), supermarkets, and authorized service centers across the country." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What do I need to pay?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You must have a valid RITEVE/Dekra inspection. 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[Home](/) [Articles](/p) The Essential Guide to Marchamo in Costa Rica (2025) ![The Essential Guide to Marchamo in Costa Rica (2025)](https://qkgbdswgihvtfyjsnfzr.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/page-assets/hero-blog-guia-marchamo-costa-rica-1783336072061.png) Blog # The Essential Guide to Marchamo in Costa Rica (2025) Everything you need to know about Marchamo 2025 in Costa Rica. How to check your plate, calculate the tax, and where to pay. Don't get fined! Marchamo 2025 Costa Rica consultar marchamo INS impuesto propiedad vehículos CR pagar marchamo Costa Rica Contents - [The Essential Guide to Marchamo in Costa Rica (2025)](#the-essential-guide-to-marchamo-in-costa-rica-2025) - [How the Marchamo is Calculated](#how-the-marchamo-is-calculated) - [How to Check Your Amount](#how-to-check-your-amount) - [Sell Your Car Before Marchamo](#sell-your-car-before-marchamo) - [FAQ](#faq) ## The Essential Guide to Marchamo in Costa Rica (2025) The 'Marchamo' is the mandatory annual vehicle circulation tax that every car owner in Costa Rica must pay. Failure to pay by December 31st results in heavy fines and the risk of having your license plates removed by transit police. Understanding how it is calculated and where to pay is crucial for every driver. ## How the Marchamo is Calculated The tax consists of several components: - **Property Tax (Highest percentage):** Based on the fiscal value of the car determined by the Ministerio de Hacienda. - **SOA (Seguro Obligatorio de Automóviles):** Compulsory insurance cover. - **Transit Fines:** Any unpaid tickets on the vehicle's record. - **Sales Tax and Municipal Fees.** ## How to Check Your Amount You can check your amount starting in November on the INS (Instituto Nacional de Seguros) website. Simply enter your plate number. If you feel your vehicle's fiscal value is too high, you can file an 'impugnación' (appeal) with Hacienda, but you must do so early! ## Sell Your Car Before Marchamo Thinking of selling? Many buyers prefer cars with the Marchamo already paid. 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