What is the official Guatemala Transit Department portal?

The main portal is transito.gob.gt — Departamento de Tránsito de la Policía Nacional Civil (PNC) under MINGOB. Handles personal driver's licenses (Types A, B, C, E, M), renewals, traffic fines (remisiones), licenses for foreigners and minors. Phone: 2315-2600. Address: 3a Avenida 6-44 Zona 1, Guatemala City. Hours Mon-Fri 8:00-16:30. Do NOT confuse with DGT.gob.gt (Dirección General de Transportes-MICIVI) which is for commercial transport.

What type of Guatemala driver's license do I need?

Six main types: **A** (professional — all vehicles including heavy cargo), **B** (private vehicles up to 3,500 kg — most common), **C** (passenger transport — taxis, microbuses, urban buses), **E** (taxi/Uber/InDriver — commercial ride-share), **M** (motorcycle), Minor License (16-17 years, private). Most people need **Type B**. Cost Q400 first time, Q190 renewal. See full table: [Guatemala Driver's License](/tramites/transito-driving-license-overview/).

I'm Guatemalan with a US license — can I use it here?

Yes, during the first **30 days** after your arrival (tourist period). After that you must convert it to a Guatemalan license. Conversion is free or very low cost (Q150-300) if your US license is valid and officially translated. You do NOT need to repeat theory or practical exams if your US license is Class C or equivalent. See guide: [Foreign License Conversion](/tramites/transito-foreign-license-conversion/).

How do I look up traffic fines online?

At transito.gob.gt/remisiones-y-multas/ — you enter your license number or vehicle plate and all pending fines appear. Lookup is free. Payment is at authorized bank or online. **CRITICAL**: You CANNOT renew your license if you have pending fines. See guide: [Traffic Fines Lookup](/tramites/transito-traffic-fines-lookup/).

I'm selling my vehicle — how do I do the transfer?

The transfer (traspaso) is done at SAT, not transit. Cost: 5% of SAT vehicle book value (transfer tax) + Q150 trámite. Time: 5-15 business days. Both seller and buyer must be present (or with notarial power). They need: notarized purchase contract, valid DPIs, current SAT sticker, vehicle invoice (if available). See guide: [Vehicle Transfer Guatemala](/tramites/transito-vehicle-transfer-sale/).

I'm driving to Mexico or Honduras with my Guatemalan car — do I need a permit?

Yes. You need an Exit Permit for Vehicle (SAT). Free or Q50 depending on type, instant online. Additional: for Mexico you need additional vehicle insurance (purchase at border, ~$30 USD/week). For CA-4 (Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua) there's a simplified procedure but you still need the permit. See: [Vehicle Exit Permit](/tramites/transito-vehicle-exit-permit-mexico-honduras/).

I returned from the USA and brought my car — how much do I pay in tariffs?

Variable based on SAT value and age: 20-40% tariff (vehicles 10 years pay 30-40%) + 12% VAT + 5% ISO + ~Q1,500 procedure. **Example**: 2018 Toyota Camry with $12,000 book value → tariff ~$3,600 + VAT $1,872 + ISO $936 + procedure $200 = ~$6,608 USD total. You CANNOT import vehicles with US theft or salvage history. See: [Import Used Car from USA](/tramites/sat-import-used-car-from-usa-diaspora-returnee/).

My plates / license / vehicle were stolen — what do I do?

Three parallel flows: 1) **PNC Police Report** at any station (free), 2) **Report at SAT/Transit**: for stolen plates/vehicle open temporary cancellation (Q100-300), 3) **Replacement**: stolen license Q190 (with prior PNC report), stolen plates Q300-500. See: [Lost License Plates](/tramites/transito-lost-license-plates/) | [Vehicle Cancellation](/tramites/transito-vehicle-cancellation/) | [License Replacement](/tramites/maycom-licencia-reposicion/).

Guatemala Driving & Vehicles 2026: Driver's Licenses, Traffic Fines, Foreign License Conversion, Diaspora

Doing This From the USA?

Thousands of Guatemalans in the US need to handle paperwork back home. Several procedures can be done through consulates or with a notarized power of attorney.

DPI — Mobile RENAP units visit US consulates

Passport — Available at US consulates

NIT — Your DPI number is now your NIT (2025)

Business — Power of attorney at consulate

Find a Consulate

⚡ DIRECT ACCESS TO TRANSIT PNC + SAT VEHICULAR

Guatemala Transit Department + SAT Vehicular

→ Transit PNC → Look Up Fines → Online Trámites → SAT Vehicular

Which one to use?

Transit PNC — driver's licenses, theory exam, renewal, foreign license conversion
Look Up Fines — verify pending fines (affects renewal)
Online Trámites — activations, certifications, queries
SAT Vehicular — sticker, transfer, import, cancellation, plates

📞 Transit: 2315-2600 · 📞 SAT: 1550 · 📍 Transit: 3a Av 6-44 Zona 1, Guatemala City · 🕐 Mon-Fri 8:00-16:30 · 🆔 Verified: May 2026

The Departamento de Tránsito de la PNC (transito.gob.gt) under MINGOB administers everything related to personal driver’s licenses in Guatemala. SAT (Superintendencia de Administración Tributaria) handles vehicle ownership — sticker, transfers, import. Together they regulate ~3 million active licenses and ~3 million registered vehicles in Guatemala.

Quick rule: Want to get/renew your license? → transito.gob.gt. Want to sell or transfer your car? → SAT. Have pending fines? → can’t renew license until you pay them. Returning from the USA? → your US license is valid for 30 days, then convert.

Sub-portals and services

Service	Entity	URL
Transit institutional site	PNC	transito.gob.gt
General license information	PNC	transito.gob.gt/informacion-general-para-licencias-de-conducir/
First license	PNC	transito.gob.gt/primera-licencia/
Renewal	PNC	transito.gob.gt/renovacion-de-licencia/
Minor license 16-17	PNC	transito.gob.gt/licencia-para-menores/
Foreign persons	PNC	transito.gob.gt/permiso-de-conducir-personas-extranjeras/
Fines (remisiones)	PNC	transito.gob.gt/remisiones-y-multas/
Online trámites	PNC	transito.gob.gt/tramites-en-linea/
Maycom offices (in-person sites)	PNC	transito.gob.gt/sedes-maycom/
Cecoves offices	PNC	transito.gob.gt/sedes-cecoves/
SAT Vehicular	SAT	portal.sat.gob.gt/portal/vehiculos/
SAT Sticker	SAT	portal.sat.gob.gt/portal/calcomania/
DGT-MICIVI (commercial transport — extraurbano, heavy cargo)	MICIVI	dgt.gob.gt

Most-searched trámites

For private drivers

Trámite	Cost	Time
Guatemala Driver’s License (overview)	Q400-Q500 by type	30-60 days first time
Learner Permit	Q150	Same day
Theory Exam DGT	Included in Q400	Same day
Practical Driving Exam	Included in Q400	Same day (appointment)
Type B License (private)	Q400 first time	30-60 days
Type M License (motorcycle)	Q400 first time	30 days
Type A License (professional)	Q500	45-60 days
License Renewal	Q190	Same day
License Replacement (theft/loss)	Q190	15-30 days
Online Fines Lookup	Free	Immediate

For diaspora and foreigners

Trámite	Cost	Time
Foreign License Conversion (US/Spain → GT)	Q150-300	Same day
International Driving Permit	Q200-400	Same day
Import Used Car from USA	Variable (~30% of value + VAT + ISO)	15-45 days
Vehicle Exit Permit (Mexico/Honduras)	Q50	Immediate

For commercial transport

Trámite	Cost	Time
Type C First (public transport)	Q500	45-60 days
Type C Lighter (light transport)	Q400	30-45 days
Type E License (taxi, Uber, InDriver)	Q500	30-45 days
Vehicle Change in Transport Company	Q0	15-30 days

For vehicles (SAT)

Trámite	Cost	Time
SAT Sticker 2026	Variable (annual ISO)	Same day
Vehicle Transfer (sale)	5% SAT value + Q150	5-15 days
Vehicle Cancellation (theft/destruction)	Q100	30-60 days
Lost or Stolen License Plates	Q300-500	15-30 days

Guatemala Driver’s License Types — comparison table

Type	Vehicles permitted	Min age	Validity	First license cost
A	All (including heavy cargo, transport)	21	5 years	Q500
B	Private up to 3,500 kg	18	2 years	Q400
C	Passenger transport (microbus, bus)	21	2 years	Q500
E	Taxi, Uber, InDriver, ride-share commercial	18	2 years	Q500
M	Motorcycle up to 250cc	18 (16 with consent)	2 years	Q400
Minor	Private up to 3,500 kg (16-17 yrs)	16	until 18	Q300

Before any Transit trámite — checklist

Have ready	Why
Valid DPI	Primary identification
Traffic fines paid	No pending fines or no renewal
Transit payment receipt	Authorized bank
Psychological exam (first license / Type C/E)	Only DGT-approved psychologists
Medical certificate (first license)	Vision, hearing
Current criminal and police records (Type C/E)	<6 months
For foreign conversion: US/origin license + apostille	Valid, translated if not English
For vehicle: current SAT registration card	Valid

Diaspora — Guatemalans in the USA

If you return to Guatemala

Situation	What to do
Your US license is still valid and you want to drive in GT	Valid 30 days as tourist. After that, convert
You want to convert your US license to GT	Q150-300, same day. Need valid US license, GT DPI or passport, proof of GT address. No practical or theory exam (if Class C / equivalent)
You worked as professional driver in USA (CDL)	Convert to Type A or C as equivalent. Practical exam required for CDL → A
Your GT license expired while in USA	Renew within 90 days without losing your history. Past 90 days may require first license process
You bring your car from USA	Pay SAT tariffs (20-40%) + 12% VAT + 5% ISO. Procedure ~Q1,500 + taxes. Vehicles with US theft/salvage history REJECTED
You’re driving your GT car to Mexico/USA	SAT Exit Permit (free-Q50). For Mexico: additional insurance ~$30 USD/week at border

If you live in USA and just visit Guatemala

Your US license is valid up to 30 days without additional procedures
You can rent a car with US license — don’t need international license for Guatemala (yes for Costa Rica/Argentina, always useful for safety)
If driving more than 30 days, get International Driving Permit in USA before traveling (AAA $20)

Common fines and costs

Violation	Fine
Driving without license	Q400 + vehicle seizure + 24h detention
Expired license	Q200-500 by time expired
Not carrying registration card	Q500
Parking in prohibited zone	Q150-500
Not wearing seatbelt	Q500 (driver + each passenger)
Driving under influence (DUI)	Q5,000-25,000 + 6m-2yr license suspension + 1-3 years prison
Reckless driving	Q2,000-10,000 + suspension
Running red light	Q500
Speeding	Q500-2,000
Crossing solid line	Q500
Expired vehicle documents	Q500

CRITICAL: Pending fines BLOCK license renewal and vehicle transfer. Check regularly at transito.gob.gt/remisiones-y-multas/.

Maycom offices (in-person Transit) — main locations

City	Office
Guatemala City	3a Av 6-44 Zona 1 (Headquarters) + branches in zones 4, 9, 11, 18
Mixco	Centro Comercial Pradera Concepción
Antigua Guatemala	Municipal office
Quetzaltenango	Xela regional office
Cobán	Alta Verapaz regional office
Escuintla	South Coast regional office
Petén	Flores regional office
Huehuetenango	Regional office

Complete list with current hours: transito.gob.gt/sedes-maycom/

Transit contact

Channel	Detail
Transit PNC phone	2315-2600
SAT phone (vehicular)	1550
Transit address	3a Avenida 6-44 Zona 1, Guatemala City
Transit hours	Mon-Fri 8:00-16:30
Facebook	@transitopnc
Twitter/X	@DTransitoPNC
Instagram	@dtransitopnc
TikTok	@transitopncguatemala

More Guatemala state resources

MINGOB Guatemala — criminal and police records (Type C/E + foreign conversion requirement)
RENAP DPI — valid DPI (main requirement)
SAT Guatemala — sticker, transfer, vehicular import
MINEX Guatemala — apostille of US license (for conversion)
DIGECAM (MINDEF) — if also bringing firearm from USA with your car
Driving in Guatemala (rentals + routes) — guide for tourists and rentals
Trámites Guatemala — complete directory

Guatemala Government Services

Quick Cost Reference

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Doing This From the USA?

Useful Resources

Official Government Portals

Sub-portals and services

Most-searched trámites

For private drivers

For diaspora and foreigners

For commercial transport

For vehicles (SAT)

Guatemala Driver’s License Types — comparison table

Before any Transit trámite — checklist

Diaspora — Guatemalans in the USA

If you return to Guatemala

If you live in USA and just visit Guatemala

Common fines and costs

Maycom offices (in-person Transit) — main locations

Transit contact

More Guatemala state resources

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