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Buenos Aires Province Raises VTV Fee 21.8%, New Rates Effective Jan. 16

Officials say the increase reflects a wage‑indexed formula tied to the latest CAVEA–SMATA deal that pegs the base charge at 7% of an entry‑level verifier’s salary.

Overview

  • Resolution 369 from the provincial Transport Ministry formalizes the update and establishes a new tariff table for the mandatory inspection.
  • New prices are set at $97,057.65 for cars up to 2,500 kg, $38,801.03 for motorcycles, $174,604.64 for vehicles over 2,500 kg, and $58,201.54 or $87,302.33 for trailers depending on weight.
  • The fee calculation tracks verifier wages, with the latest agreement setting the relevant monthly salary at $1,386,537.89 for a category‑1 operator.
  • Concessionaire companies requested the adjustment in November, and the Asesoría General de Gobierno, Fiscalía de Estado and Contaduría General reviewed and endorsed the file before final approval.
  • Retirees below two minimum pensions receive a 50% discount, people with a CUD have an annual exemption for one vehicle, rejected vehicles can recheck free within 60 days, and driving without a valid VTV risks a $257,000 fine and license retention.