Quito: License Plates Ending in 7 Get Until August 2026 for Registration and Inspection

Vehicle owners in Quito whose license plates end with the digit 7 have an extended deadline of August 31, 2026, to complete their vehicle registration and technical inspection. August is the month allocated for this group within the annual calendar set by the Metropolitan Transit Agency (AMT).

The process, which began on August 1, requires vehicle owners to settle all outstanding fees associated with their vehicles before they can schedule an appointment. Completing the process within the assigned month ensures compliance with the established 2026 calendar. The AMT organizes the registration schedule based on the last digit of the license plate, with each month corresponding to a specific digit from 1 to 0.

Before obtaining a turn, owners must pay all pending dues, including the annual registration fee, the technical inspection fee, the RTV sticker, road tax, and any prefectural fees. The system also verifies that there are no outstanding traffic fines or violations. Once these obligations are met, users can book an appointment at an authorized center through the AMT platform.

The AMT has six specialized centers for conducting technical vehicle inspections in Quito. This procedure assesses the mechanical, safety, and environmental condition of vehicles before they can be registered. The inspection involves checking noise and pollutant emissions, lights, seat belts, tires, and chassis in the first stage. The second stage evaluates the braking, suspension, and alignment systems, followed by an inspection of the vehicle's undercarriage, including the transmission and braking systems.

Common issues identified during inspections include pollutant emissions exceeding set parameters, brake deficiencies, lighting system failures, worn tires, and alignment problems. Vehicles that fail the initial inspection have a 45-day grace period for a re-inspection, focusing on the specific components that caused the rejection. As of late July, over 354,000 vehicles had completed their technical inspection in Quito, with a significant majority passing on the first attempt.