Vehicle transfer in Paraguay: why you should get the plate and “green card” in your name (not just a private contract)

2025-12-18 18:45 · 7 min

In Paraguay, it’s common to buy a vehicle using a private sale contract. It documents the deal, but it may not be enough to protect you in the long run. A formal transfer helps reduce risk around fines, taxes, liability and future resale.

Legal certainty

A formal transfer improves traceability and reduces “grey areas” around responsibility for the vehicle.

Smoother day-to-day paperwork

Having documents in your name typically makes insurance, renewals and authorizations easier.

Easier resale

Clean documentation usually speeds up resale and avoids renegotiations later.

Quick checklist

IDs, ownership check, chassis/engine details, payment terms, notarized instrument/signature and post-signing steps (case-dependent).

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