Vehicle transfer in Montevideo
In Montevideo the change of owner is done at the Servicio de Contralor y Registro de Vehículos, at Pedernal 2219, with the title already registered with the DGR.
Reviewed on 22 October 2026
First, the title
The Intendencia asks for the title of ownership registered definitively with the Dirección General de Registros (DGR, the national registry), so the notary and the registration come first. The DGR serves the public in Montevideo at 18 de Julio 1730, Monday to Friday, 9:15 to 15:00 ([email protected]).
Requirements: cars, vans, trucks and buses
- The form signed by the owner.
- The title of ownership registered definitively with the DGR, or its notarial certified copy, original and photocopy.
- The vehicle tax up to date, with no debts for procedures, traffic fines or other amounts owed.
- The libreta de circulación (registration card), or the police report.
- The vehicle technical inspection (original), if the vehicle was first registered five or more years ago.
- Valid SOA (compulsory motor insurance).
Photocopies in black and white, legible and on A4.
Motorcycles, tricycles and trailers
They don’t go through the DGR. Both parties sign before the official, or you bring one of these: signatures certified by a notary, a bill of sale or a notarial certificate.
How to book
On the Agenda Virtual for vehicle procedures, by phone at 1950 4000, option 2, or by WhatsApp at 099 019 500.
Cost
Libreta de circulación: $ 1,779.52, according to the page modified on 02/02/2026. The Intendencia adjusts the amounts every January.
Office
Servicio de Contralor y Registro de Vehículos: Pedernal 2219. Monday to Friday, 8:15 to 15:00. [email protected].
Official sources
When you sell, the vehicle moves over in the app
With Transfer ownership, the new owner gets the vehicle with its service history. Your payments stay with you. If you bought one the previous owner didn’t transfer, you can claim it by scanning the registration card.
Free for up to 2 vehicles.
