Out-of-State Plate Change to Jalisco 2026 — 0 of 8 documents ready
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Valid official ID
CURP
RFC
Proof of address in Jalisco (max. 3 months old)
Invoice or title in the owner's name
ORIGINAL baja from the origin state (CRITICAL — without it, no alta can proceed)
Physical vehicle inspection (mandatory — $381 MXN)
SET appointment confirmation
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
- Cancel the plates in the origin state first — this is required.
- Get a CURP and RFC in Jalisco if you don't already have them.
- Go through physical inspection at UNIRSE on a Wednesday (walk-in ticket).
- Book an SET appointment for the alta and gather the rest of the documents.
- Pay $2,240 MXN private-car fee + $381 inspection + gestoría if applicable.
- Receive your Jalisco plates and registration card.
Frequently asked questions
Can I switch to Jalisco plates without doing the baja first?
No. The original baja from the origin state is mandatory. Without it, Jalisco cannot issue new plates.
Is physical inspection mandatory?
Yes, for every out-of-state vehicle. It costs $381 MXN and takes place on Wednesdays at UNIRSE.
I'm a foreign resident — what extras do I need?
Valid temporary/permanent residency, CURP and RFC, and if the car is imported, R1 pedimento + IVA receipt + title.