Costa Rica Car Buying Assistance
SUV | Trucks | Sedans -- Used or New Vehicles
Since 2006 we have offered our clients the PASS service. This eliminates common problems and issues expats face with the purchase of a vehicle, and makes the car buying experience as worry-free as possible.
Here is a guide to the legal aspects of owning a vehicle in Costa Rica, based on common questions from our clients.
Click on the images or links below, to get more detailed information on any subject.
Title Registration and Transfer Process
Important information for car buyers
How is the title registered or transferred? Why do I need a lawyer? How long does it take? Click here for details.
Insurance
Obligatory and Voluntary Insurance
Vital information on required and optional insurance for driving in Costa Rica.
Digital Title
The Costa Rican National Registry is now paperless, on paper anyway. Click here for details on the digital age and implications for your vehicle purchase.
What is the National Registry?
The history and structure of this important institution, how it works and what it does.
Should I Use a Company to Buy a Car?
Legal entities can own vehicles, there are advantages and disadvantages. Click here for detailed information.