Official fee (2026 Jalisco Ley de Ingresos)Free through May 29, 2026
From May 30, 2026 onward, estimated cost: $4,000 MXN. No further extension officially announced.
Pepe's Placas gestoría$399 MXN
Estimated total$399 MXN + official fee
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
- Bring ID, proof of address, 2025 refrendo receipt, invoice/title, and the old plates (Minerva, Gota, or Maguey).
- Bring the 2025 verification (Aprobada or No Aprobada — both valid during the extension).
- No appointment needed during the extension; just walk in at UNIRSE during business hours.
- Turn in your old plates and receive the new ones plus registration card.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plate change in Jalisco cost?
It's free through May 29, 2026, via the 3×1 canje program. After that, around $4,000 MXN.
Do I need to have paid the 2025 refrendo for the canje?
Yes. The 2025 refrendo receipt is required to qualify for the free canje.
What if I haven't verified my car?
You can sign a carta compromiso at the window during the canje extension and verify your car afterward.