Vehicle owners can pay online Vehicle Circulation Tax (ISCV) 2026 and subsequently download the sticker that certifies compliance with this tax obligation.
The Superintendence of Tax Administration (SAT) He recalled that the deadline to make the payment expires on July 31 and that those who fail to comply will be subject to fines, interest and late payment.
According to SAT data, as of June 12, around 2.2 million vehicles They had already fulfilled this obligation, equivalent to 33.15% of the active vehicle fleet. This means that More than 4.4 million vehicles still have the tax payment pending.
The institution recalled that the procedure can be carried out completely online through its electronic platforms and that, once the payment is accredited, taxpayers can download the circulation sticker corresponding to the year 2026.
Decal and registration card
Although the SAT allows you to download circulation documents in electronic format, the Municipal Traffic Police (PMT) of Guatemala, clarified that the decal must be printed and physically have on the vehicle.
The authorities recalled that the Circulation Card and the decal Circulation Tax They are different documents, although both may be required during a traffic control.
According to the PMT of Guatemala, traditional circulation cards identified by the colors blue and green, as well as their photocopies authenticated by a lawyer, remain valid and have no expiration date.
However, since 2018 the SAT began to issue electronic circulation cards, which They are valid for one year and expire on July 31, the same date established for the payment of the Circulation Tax.
By order of the SAT, vehicles model 2018 onwards You must download and print your circulation card annually. from the Virtual Agency.
The authorities explained that those who still have the traditional card are not obliged to replace it with the electronic version, since the change is optional.
During operations, drivers must present the current physical circulation card—whether traditional or printed electronic—, in addition to the driver’s license and the sticker that certifies the payment of the Circulation Tax.
How to pay the Circulation Tax online
How to pay tax online?
The SAT indicated that the process can be carried out through the Virtual Agency either Declareguate following these steps:
Virtual Agency
- Enter the Virtual Agency from the SAT with your NIT or CUI and password.
- Go to menu Tax Services and select Declaraguate.
- Generate the form SAT-4091corresponding to the Tax on Vehicle Circulation (ISCV).
- Enter the license plate number and verify the vehicle details.
- Review the amount to pay and freeze the form to generate the SAT-2000 ticket.
- Make the payment through online banking or at an authorized banking entity.
- Once payment is confirmed, you can consult your vehicles in the Virtual Agency and download the electronic badges, including the circulation decal.
In Declaraguate
- Login to Declaraguate and select the SAT-4091 Vehicle Circulation Tax form.
- Enter the license plate number and NIT of the vehicle owner.
- Verify that the data displayed corresponds to the vehicle and select the “Validate” option.
- Freeze the form and enter an email to receive the procedure information.
- Generate and print the SAT-2000 ticket or use the data to make the payment through online banking or in authorized banking agencies.
- Once payment is confirmed, the user can consult and print their electronic sticker from the SAT vehicle services.
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