The Boleto de Ornato in Antigua Guatemala is the municipal arbitrio created by Decreto 121-96 in favour of every municipality in the country (Art. 1). The rates, deadline and fine come from that law; the Municipalidad de Antigua Guatemala collects it.
Summary: Rates Q4 to Q150 by monthly income (Decreto 121-96, Art. 9). Pay in January-February; extensions can run no later than the end of March; late payment carries a 100% fine. Pay online at pagos.muniantigua.gob.gt or in person at the Palacio del Noble Ayuntamiento (4a. Calle Oriente y 4a. Av. Norte). Phone PBX 1552.
As of 7 November 2026, based on Decreto 121-96 (Congress text), the Municipalidad de Antigua Guatemala’s website and official Facebook page, and the Guatemala City municipality’s DAFIM report.
Boleto de Ornato Rates (Decreto 121-96, Art. 9)
| Monthly income (GTQ) | Annual Boleto de Ornato |
|---|---|
| Up to Q300 | Exempt (Art. 13) |
| Q300.01 - Q500 | Q4 |
| Q500.01 - Q1,000 | Q10 |
| Q1,000.01 - Q3,000 | Q15 |
| Q3,000.01 - Q6,000 | Q50 |
| Q6,000.01 - Q9,000 | Q75 |
| Q9,000.01 - Q12,000 | Q100 |
| Q12,000.01 and above | Q150 |
When income varies, the monthly average of the last year is used. Employers: every company that hires more than one person must ask for the proof of payment; if the worker does not have it, the employer withholds the amount from the January salary, or February at the latest, and sends the municipality a list of the withholdings within fifteen days (Art. 7).
Deadline and Fine
| Period | Status |
|---|---|
| January and February | Payment period (Art. 3) |
| Up to the last day of March | Only if the municipal council grants an extension (Art. 3) |
| After the period or extension | Fine of 100% of the boleto’s value (Art. 5) |
No fine applies to people who turn 18 after the deadline, or to nationals or resident foreigners who enter the country after it (Art. 14).
Where to Pay in Antigua Guatemala
Online — pagos.muniantigua.gob.gt
- Payment portal: pagos.muniantigua.gob.gt
- Main site: muniantigua.gob.gt (Pagos y Trámites section)
- The municipality announced on its official Facebook page that the boleto can be paid and printed online from its website, with a debit or credit card.
In Person — Palacio del Noble Ayuntamiento
- Address: 4a. Calle Oriente y 4a. Av. Norte, Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez
- PBX: 1552
- Email: info@muniantigua.gob.gt
Other channels allowed by law
Decreto 121-96 Art. 4 allows payment at the municipal treasury, at banks and their agencies, or at private companies with which the municipality signs contracts, in cash, by cheque or by credit card.
Who Pays and Who Is Exempt
- Pays (Art. 2): Guatemalans and domiciled foreigners who reside in the municipality and are between 18 and 65 years old, plus minors under 18 authorized to work under the Labour Code.
- Pays once a year (Art. 6): if you already paid and change your domicile, you show the receipt and do not pay again.
- Exempt (Art. 13): people over 65; people with a physical or mental illness that prevents them from working and who have no income; people retired by the State, municipalities, autonomous entities or private-sector entities; people with monthly income up to Q300.
What You Need the Receipt For
Article 12 of Decreto 121-96 listed the procedures that required proof of payment, but the Constitutional Court struck down several of them:
- Administrative or judicial procedures in general (case 1968-2020, judgment 29/06/2021).
- Passports and driver’s licenses (case 4021-2021, judgment 24/02/2022).
- License plates or stickers for vehicles owned by individuals, see vehicle registration (case 556-2022, judgment 21/03/2022).
According to the Guatemala City municipality’s financial directorate (DAFIM), proof is now required only for taking up public posts or public-sector jobs and for any other municipal procedure that requires it. Ask the municipality whether a given procedure, such as a construction license, requires it.
Separate Payments in Antigua
The Boleto de Ornato does not cover:
- IUSI — the property tax.
- MarbEx — the digital parking marbete for parking on public streets or in municipal car parks.
Diaspora and Absentee Owners
| Situation | Does ornato apply? |
|---|---|
| I reside in Antigua and am 18-65 | Yes — Art. 2 |
| I live abroad and own property in Antigua | Art. 2 ties the boleto to residing in the municipality; you pay IUSI on the property |
| I live in Guatemala City but own a home in Antigua | The boleto goes to the municipality where you reside (Art. 2) |
| I moved to Antigua after paying elsewhere this year | You do not pay again; show the receipt (Art. 6) |
| I arrived in Guatemala after February | No late fine (Art. 14) |
| I am over 65 | Exempt (Art. 13) |
Related Tramites
- Boleto de Ornato — national guide — Decreto 121-96 legal framework.
- IUSI Antigua Guatemala — property tax in Antigua.
- Boleto Ornato vs IUSI — differences — side-by-side comparison.
- Antigua Guatemala — full guide — living in Antigua.
- Antigua municipality — directory entry.
Sources: Decreto 121-96 (Congress) · Municipalidad de Antigua Guatemala · DAFIM report, Municipalidad de Guatemala.