Transferring a used vehicle in Chile costs CLP 48,850 at the Civil Registry (CLP 9,610 for the consensual declaration and CLP 39,240 for registration in the Motor Vehicle Registry), plus a 1.5% tax on the sale price, according to ChileAtiende. If the sale is signed at a notary, you pay the same CLP 39,240 registration plus the notary's fee, and the same tax.
The tax is the biggest item: on a CLP 10 million car it comes to CLP 150,000. And it is not always calculated on the price the parties agree, because the law sets the Internal Revenue Service (SII) official valuation as a floor. This guide explains how much a vehicle transfer costs in 2026, what you pay depending on the car's value, which route makes sense and what deadlines and documents the Civil Registry requires.
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| Consensual declaration | CLP 9,610 |
| Registration in the Vehicle Registry | CLP 39,240 |
| Total at the Civil Registry | CLP 48,850 |
| Transfer tax | 1.5% |
How much a vehicle transfer costs in 2026
There are two official ways to formalize the purchase of a used car. The first is the consensual declaration: buyer and seller (or their representatives) go together to a Civil Registry office and declare the sale before a civil officer, without a notarial contract. The second is the sale contract authorized by a notary, which is then registered at the Civil Registry. In both cases you pay the registration and the tax.
| Item | Civil Registry (consensual declaration) | Notary |
|---|---|---|
| Consensual declaration | CLP 9,610 | Not applicable |
| Contract and signature before a notary | Not applicable | Whatever each notary charges |
| Registration in the Motor Vehicle Registry | CLP 39,240 | CLP 39,240 |
| Transfer tax | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Total excluding tax | CLP 48,850 | CLP 39,240 + notary fee |
Source: ChileAtiende (form 3343, consensual declaration) and ChileAtiende (form 3409, ownership transfer), accessed November 9, 2026. Notaries set their own fees; Autofact, a site that sells online transfers, estimates them at CLP 20,000 to 60,000, but that is not an official figure.
Before paying, it is worth requesting two certificates to check the car: the current-annotations certificate, which shows who owns it and whether there are liens or seizures, and the unpaid traffic fines certificate. Autofact reports costs of CLP 1,560 and CLP 1,430, respectively.
The 1.5% tax on a vehicle transfer: how it is calculated
The tax is a municipal levy. According to SII Circular 66 of 2020, Article 41 No. 7 of the Municipal Revenue Law (Decree-Law 3,063) allows municipalities to charge 1.5% on the sale price, "with the current market price determined by the Internal Revenue Service as the minimum", that is, the official valuation. Since Law 19,506 of 1997 it is no longer a national tax and the SII does not audit it. In practice, if you declare a price below the valuation, you pay on the valuation.
The 2026 official valuation list was published on January 22: the light-vehicle list has 81,611 valuations and, on average, vehicles already listed fell 12% in valuation from 2025, according to the SII. It can be checked in the 2026 Vehicle Tax Valuation by choosing the year, category and model. ChileAtiende says the tax is paid at a bank or at the General Treasury. This table shows what a transfer costs depending on the car's value, at the Civil Registry:
| Car value | Tax (1.5%) | Total at Civil Registry | Total at notary (excluding notary fee) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLP 3,000,000 | CLP 45,000 | CLP 93,850 | CLP 84,240 |
| CLP 5,000,000 | CLP 75,000 | CLP 123,850 | CLP 114,240 |
| CLP 8,000,000 | CLP 120,000 | CLP 168,850 | CLP 159,240 |
| CLP 10,000,000 | CLP 150,000 | CLP 198,850 | CLP 189,240 |
| CLP 15,000,000 | CLP 225,000 | CLP 273,850 | CLP 264,240 |
| CLP 20,000,000 | CLP 300,000 | CLP 348,850 | CLP 339,240 |
| CLP 30,000,000 | CLP 450,000 | CLP 498,850 | CLP 489,240 |
Vivarae News calculation using ChileAtiende fees. If the car's official valuation is higher than the sale price, the tax is calculated on the valuation. For a high-value new or used electric car, the tax rises proportionally: see how much a Tesla costs in Chile.
How to do it step by step
With the consensual declaration, the procedure according to ChileAtiende is:
- Step 1Check the carRegistration certificate (current annotations), valid circulation permit and fines.
- Step 2Book an appointmentOn the Civil Registry website, with ClaveÚnica.
- Step 3Go to the office togetherBuyer and seller, or their representatives with a notarized power of attorney.
- Step 4PayCLP 9,610 declaration, CLP 39,240 registration and the 1.5% tax.
- Step 5New certificateIf the office has direct entry, it is issued on the spot.
| Document | What it is for |
|---|---|
| ID cards of buyer and seller | Identify the parties |
| Vehicle registration certificate | Identify the car and calculate the tax |
| Valid circulation permit | Required for the procedure |
| Notarized power of attorney (if someone represents another) | Authorize the representative |
| Legal representation document (companies) | If one party is a legal entity |
| Treasury certificate (gas-powered vehicles) | Prove payment of the Law 20,052 tax |
Source: ChileAtiende.
Vehicle transfer deadlines and what happens if you skip it
The Motor Vehicle Registry regulation (Decree 1,111) states that the buyer must request registration within 30 days of the purchase. The Traffic Law presumes that the registered person is the owner, so until the transfer is made, the seller still appears as the owner for fines, tickets and liability.
That is why the seller also benefits from a quick transfer. After buying, the new owner will have to keep the technical inspection and circulation permit up to date; if you are just starting to drive, see how much a driver's license costs.
| Route | Cost excluding tax | When it is registered | In person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consensual declaration at the Civil Registry | CLP 48,850 | Immediately, if the office has direct entry | Yes, both parties |
| Contract before a notary | CLP 39,240 + notary fee | The notary requests registration | Yes, before the notary |
Source: ChileAtiende and ChileAtiende.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to transfer a car in 2026?
At the Civil Registry, CLP 48,850 (CLP 9,610 for the consensual declaration and CLP 39,240 for registration) plus the 1.5% tax on the sale price, according to ChileAtiende. At a notary, CLP 39,240 for registration plus the notary fee and the tax.
What value is the 1.5% paid on?
On the sale price, but with a minimum: the official valuation published by the SII. If the declared price is below the valuation, the tax is paid on the valuation, according to SII Circular 66 of 2020.
What is the tax on a CLP 10 million car?
CLP 150,000. Adding the Civil Registry procedure, the total is CLP 198,850.
What is the deadline to register the transfer?
30 days from the purchase, according to the Motor Vehicle Registry regulation (Decree 1,111).
