Having a pending traffic fine in Guatemala seems minor — until you go to renew your license and the procedure bounces back. Or when you try to sell your car and the buyer discovers the transfer is blocked. Good news: looking up your fines is free and takes 30 seconds at the official Departamento de Transito portal.
The site transito.gob.gt/remisiones-y-multas/ shows ALL your pending fines (under your name or associated with your plates) with date, location, infraction, amount, and payment options. No signup or account required. You just need your DPI or plate number.
Summary: The online fines lookup is free, immediate, and is done at transito.gob.gt/remisiones-y-multas/. Payment via Banrural/BAM/BI/G&T. Unpaid fines block license renewal, vehicle transfer, and SAT sticker. Pay early: 50% discount in first 10 days.
Verified May 2026. Fines and amounts may change per Transit Law reforms.
Look up my fines at transito.gob.gt
Official portal of the Departamento de Transito (PNC-MINGOB). 100% free, no signup.
Before you click, have ready:
- Your DPI number (13 digits)
- Or your vehicle license plate number (format P-123ABC)
- Stable internet connection (the site can be slow during peak hours)
- Notebook or digital note to write down citation numbers
Go to transito.gob.gt/remisiones-y-multas
Cost: Free lookup · Time: Immediate · Phone: 2315-2600 · Verified May 2026
What is the online fines lookup
The traffic fines and citations lookup is the web service of the Departamento de Transito (PNC-MINGOB) that allows any driver or vehicle owner to freely and instantly verify all infractions registered in the national system.
When a PNC officer issues a “remision” (citation), that fine is entered into the central system. After a few days (1-7 generally) it appears in the online portal. Anyone can look it up with their DPI or plate — no username, password, or signup needed.
The portal shows:
- Citation number (unique folio)
- Date and time of infraction
- Location (e.g., Zone 10, Mixco, CA-1 km 28)
- Article of law violated (e.g., Art. 32 Transit Law = speeding)
- Description of the infraction (e.g., “Driving under influence of alcohol”)
- Amount to pay (Q150 to Q5000+ by severity)
- Status (pending, in arrears, paid, voided)
Why paying on time matters
Pending fines block these procedures:
- License renewal — system rejects if you have pending fines
- Vehicle transfer — buyer or seller with fines blocks operation
- Annual SAT sticker — can be blocked
- Vehicle exit permit from country — blocked by fines
- Practical exams — blocked for new applicants with fines on record
- Vehicle cancellation — pending fines must be paid first
More serious yet: after 90 days of not paying, the fine enters arrears and late interest applies. After 1 year, the Departamento de Transito can initiate executive trial against you, which can result in asset seizure.
Lookup requirements
You need one of the following:
- DPI number (13 digits, no hyphens) — shows all fines associated with your person, regardless of vehicle
- Vehicle plate number (format P-123ABC, M-456DEF for motorcycles, C-789GHI for commercial) — shows fines associated with the vehicle, regardless of who was driving
NOT required: username, password, signup, payment, NIT, or phone.
Step-by-step lookup
Visit the portal — Go to transito.gob.gt/remisiones-y-multas/. The site works in any browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari) from computer or phone.
Select lookup type — The portal gives you two options: “Lookup by DPI” or “Lookup by plate.” Choose by what you have at hand.
Enter your DPI or plate — Type your DPI number (13 consecutive digits, no hyphens or spaces) or plate number with formatting.
Resolve captcha — The site has a basic captcha (math sums or letters) to avoid bots. Solve it.
See your fines list — A table appears with all pending fines. If you have no fines, it shows “No pending citations found” message — you’re clear.
Note citation numbers — Write down the number of each fine you want to pay. You’ll need it at the bank.
Go to the bank — Banrural, BAM, Banco Industrial, G&T Continental, BANTRAB. Say “pay traffic fine citation number X.” Pay exact amount (can be discounted if within 10 days).
Keep the receipt — The bank receipt is proof of payment. Save it digital and physical. After 24-48 hours, look up the portal again — the fine should appear as “Paid.”
Cost and timing
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Online lookup | Free |
| Light fine payment | Q150-Q500 |
| Serious fine payment | Q500-Q1500 |
| Very serious fine payment | Q1500-Q5000+ |
| Early-payment discount (10 days) | -50% |
| Late surcharge (>90 days) | +5-10% monthly |
| Timing | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lookup | Immediate |
| New fine appearance in system | 1-7 days from citation |
| Update after payment | 24-48 hours |
| Discount payment window | 10 business days |
| Time before delinquency | 90 days |
| Old fine prescription | 5 years (with interruptions) |
Common infractions table
| Law Article | Infraction | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Art. 32 | Speeding | Q500-Q1500 |
| Art. 33 | Drunk driving | Q3000-Q5000 + license retention |
| Art. 35 | Not wearing seatbelt | Q200 |
| Art. 36 | Using cellphone while driving | Q500 |
| Art. 37 | Parking in prohibited place | Q150-Q300 |
| Art. 38 | Running red light | Q500 |
| Art. 39 | Driving without license | Q500 |
| Art. 40 | Driving with expired license | Q300 |
| Art. 41 | No valid SAT sticker | Q300 |
| Art. 42 | No plates or altered plates | Q1000-Q2000 |
| Art. 43 | Driving wrong license type | Q500-Q1000 |
| Art. 45 | Illegal passenger transport (Uber without Type B) | Q1000-Q3000 |
Consult the full Transit Law at the official site.
Common mistakes
Not checking before renewing license — you arrive at Maycom, pay the transfer, and discover you have a pending fine. You go back, pay the fine, and return to Maycom. Up to 2 days lost. Always check before.
Paying the “collector” on the street — some individuals in rural areas or near checkpoints offer to “fix the fine” by paying them in cash. It’s a scam or bribe. Only pay at authorized banks.
Not keeping the receipt — the online system can take 24-48 hours to update. If they stop you at a checkpoint after paying but before updating, you must show physical/digital receipt.
Assuming 5 years passed = prescribed — the 5-year prescription is interrupted with each notification. If the PNC sent you a letter or stopped you at a checkpoint and mentioned the fine, the counter restarts.
Paying the wrong fine — if you have several fines with similar amounts, make sure to pay the correct citation number. Paying another can leave yours pending and block procedures.
Confusing transit fine with SAT fine — transit fines (PNC) go via transito.gob.gt. SAT fines (vehicle taxes) go via portal.sat.gob.gt. They’re separate systems.
How to avoid fines
The most common fines are avoidable:
- Always carry valid license, DPI, and registration card — when stopped at checkpoint, officers ask for all 3.
- Valid SAT sticker — verify your annual sticker is current. Fine for missing sticker is Q300.
- Don’t use cellphone while driving — Q500 each time. Use hands-free or pull over.
- Seatbelt — including rear passengers. Q200 per person without belt.
- Speed limits — fixed radars on CA-1, CA-2, Inter-American highway. Average speeding fine is Q800.
- Zero alcohol when driving — legal limit is 0.04% but in practice checkpoints are zero tolerance. A DUI fine can reach Q5000 + license loss.
Related procedures
- Transit and Vehicle Hub — all transit procedures
- Maycom License Renewal — next step once you’re clear
- Vehicle Transfer (Sale) — unblock after paying fines
- Guatemala Driver’s License Overview — background on the system
- International Driving Permit — also requires fine clearance
- Vehicle Exit Permit (Mexico/Honduras) — blocked by fines
- Vehicle Cancellation — pay fines before
- Lost License Plates — pay fines before replacement
- Foreign License Conversion — also requires clearance
Official links
- transito.gob.gt — Citations and fines
- transito.gob.gt — Home
- transito.gob.gt — Online procedures
- transito.gob.gt — Full Transit Law
- Departamento de Transito phone: 2315-2600
- Banks for payment: Banrural, BAM, Banco Industrial, G&T Continental, BANTRAB