Jalisco Car Registration Checklist 2026 — 0 of 10 documents ready
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Valid official ID
CURP
RFC
Proof of address (max. 3 months old)
Email address
Power of attorney + apoderado's ID (if a third party handles it)
Invoice (CFDI) or title in the owner's name
SET appointment confirmation
Physical vehicle inspection (if from another state, imported, no prior registration, VIN typo, or engine swap)
Original baja from the previous state (if from another state)
For foreign residents — extra documents
- Proof of valid legal residency (temporary or permanent resident card, FM2 or FM3)
- CURP issued with your immigration document at RENAPO (if you don't already have one)
- RFC issued at the SAT (if you don't already have one)
- If the vehicle is imported: R1 pedimento + IVA payment receipt + Title (USA) or Registration / Certificat (Canada)
Where it's done
- UNIRSE Fluvial Vallarta — Av. Grandes Lagos #236, Fracc. Fluvial Vallarta. Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Physical inspection on Wednesdays, walk-in ticket only. Book at agendador-shp.jalisco.gob.mx.
Step-by-step
- Book an SET appointment at agendador-shp.jalisco.gob.mx.
- If physical inspection is required, arrive early on a Wednesday.
- Bring the documents to UNIRSE on your appointment day.
- Pay the official fee ($2,240 MXN for a private car) and pick up plates and registration card.
Frequently asked questions
What's needed to register a car in Jalisco?
ID, CURP, RFC, proof of address, email, invoice or title, and appointment confirmation. Cars from out of state, imported, or unregistered also need a physical inspection.
I'm a foreign resident — what extra documents do I need?
Proof of legal residency (temporary/permanent resident card, FM2 or FM3), a CURP and RFC, and if the car is imported, R1 pedimento + IVA receipt + title.
How long does it take?
With everything in order, 1–2 hours at the window. If physical inspection is needed, add a prior Wednesday visit.