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Vehicle registration renewal in Aruba

Written from published rules on 27 August 2026. Not monitored for changes since. A starting point, not official advice — confirm anything that matters with Departamento di Impuesto (Department of Taxes).

Renewing a vehicle registration in Aruba involves ensuring the vehicle has passed a mandatory technical inspection and paying the annual road tax. The process confirms that the vehicle is roadworthy and that all associated government levies are up to date.

Your timing

It is standard practice to begin the renewal process at least 30 days before the current registration expires. This accounts for potential wait times at inspection centers and ensures the vehicle tax is processed before the start of the new calendar year.

Start 30 days ahead

Allows time for the mandatory technical vehicle inspection to be completed before tax payments are finalized.

The process

  1. 1Schedule and complete a technical inspection (keuring) at an authorized inspection center.
  2. 2Ensure any outstanding traffic fines or previous vehicle tax arrears are settled.
  3. 3Visit the Departamento di Impuesto office or use the authorized online portal to pay the annual motor vehicle tax (motorrijtuigenbelasting).
  4. 4Collect or receive the updated tax disc (sticker) for the current year.
  5. 5Affix the new tax disc to the designated area on the vehicle's windshield.

What to bring

  • Valid proof of technical inspection (keuringskaart)
  • Current insurance policy document
  • Previous year's vehicle tax receipt
  • Proof of identity

Who handles it

Departamento di Impuesto (Department of Taxes)

https://www.impuesto.aw/

Fees for motor vehicle tax vary based on the weight and type of the vehicle. Confirm the exact current rate for your specific vehicle class on the Departamento di Impuesto website.

What commonly goes wrong

  • Failing to display the current year's tax sticker clearly on the windshield can result in fines during traffic stops.
  • The technical inspection certificate must be valid at the time of tax payment; expired inspections will block the renewal process.
  • Check if your insurance policy covers the entire period of the new registration, as lapsed insurance will invalidate the process.

Sources

This guide is based on one official source.

Other documents in Aruba

Vehicle registration renewal in other countries

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