Vehicle transfer in San José
In San José the change of owner is done at the Dirección General de Tránsito or at a Tránsito office in the department, without an appointment, or by email.
Reviewed on 23 October 2026
Requirements
The procedure page, updated on 06/07/2022, and the Intendencia’s frequently asked questions ask for:
- One of these four: the registered title, original and photocopy; a power of attorney certified by a notary, if the transfer is to the attorney with the powers of article 2070, less than 1 year old or with a certificate of validity; the signature of both parties, seller and buyer; or a sale contract certified by a notary.
- ID card and a photocopy, of the buyer and the seller if the transfer is by both signatures.
- The registration card (libreta de propiedad) and a photocopy.
- The SOA (compulsory motor insurance) and a photocopy.
- The vehicle tax up to date. If the vehicle owes anything, a payment plan is made on the spot.
- Proof of address in the department: an OSE, UTE or Antel bill, the police residence certificate, the department’s voter ID or a notarial certificate. The frequently asked questions ask for this, not the procedure page.
How it’s done
- In person, without an appointment, by ticket in order of arrival, at the Dirección General de Tránsito or at any Tránsito office in the department. The seller and the buyer go, or a third party with a power of attorney.
- By email, to [email protected], with the documents attached and a phone number, so they can tell you when it’s done.
Cost
The Intendencia’s frequently asked questions say $ 1,707; the procedure page, updated on 06/07/2022, says $ 1,419. Confirm it at 4342 9000, extension 1176.
Offices
Monday to Friday, 9:15 to 14:45.
| Office | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dirección General de Tránsito, San José de Mayo | José Pedro Varela and Ruta 3, Parque Rodó | 4342 9000, extension 1176 |
| Municipio de Libertad | 25 de Agosto, corner of San José | 4342 9000, extensions 2001 or 2002 |
| Junta de Ciudad del Plata | Old Ruta 1, km 28.8 | 4342 9000, extension 7003 |
| Junta Local de Villa Rodríguez | León Jude | 4342 9000, extensions 3001 or 3002 |
| Municipio de Ecilda Paullier | Ruta 1 km 102, Parque Municipal | 4342 9000, extension 4102 |
| Office in Montevideo | Torre del Gaucho, Constituyente 1467, floor 13, office 1309 | 4342 9000, extension 7201 |
The Montevideo office only appears on the 2022 page: confirm it before you go.
The notary, the DGR registration and the SUCIVE certificate, the same across the country, are on the vehicle transfer page.
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.
