WILLEMSTAD – Nearly 7,000 new license plates have been issued to private vehicle owners in the first week of distribution on Curaçao, marking what authorities describe as a strong and successful start to the rollout.
According to Deputy Head Rosaria, a total of 6,959 plates were distributed between Monday and Thursday. The daily figures showed steady demand, with 1,600 plates issued on the first day, followed by 1,745 on Tuesday, 1,763 on Wednesday, and 1,851 on Thursday.
Officials noted that the results are particularly notable given that the distribution took place during a shortened workweek. Public interest has been high, with large numbers of residents visiting distribution points to collect their new plates.
The figures currently only reflect private individuals. Additional plates are also being issued to businesses and other institutions, but those numbers have not yet been included in the total.
Authorities report that more than 60 percent of taxpayers have already complied with the requirement to obtain new plates. The Tax Office is urging those who have not yet done so to visit as soon as possible to complete the process.
Curaçao has approximately 133,000 registered vehicles. Based on the current pace of around 1,740 plates issued per working day, officials estimate that the full operation could be completed in just over 15 weeks. This would place the expected completion date around Wednesday, July 22, 2026, taking into account weekends and public holidays when no distribution takes place.