Captains Regent

Captains Regent of San Marino
Capitani Reggenti di San Marino
since 1 April 2026
StyleThe Most Excellent
TypeHead of state
SeatPalazzo Pubblico
Appointer
Term length
  • Six months,
  • reeligible after three years respite
Constituting instrument
Constitution of San Marino
Declaration on the Rights of the Citizens (1600)
FormationThirteenth century
Salary€6,000 per month

Captains Regent (Italian: Capitani Reggenti; Romagnol: Capitèn Regìnt) are the two heads of state of the Republic of San Marino. They are elected every six months by the Great and General Council, the country's legislative body. Normally the Captains Regent are chosen from parties in coalition and serve a six-month term. The investiture of the Captains Regent takes place on 1 April and 1 October every year. This tradition dates back at least to 1243.

The practice of dual heads of government (diarchy) is derived directly from the customs of the Roman Republic, equivalent to the consuls of ancient Rome, except the Captains Regent hold no executive power.