Starting in 2025, the Government of Jalisco launched a mandatory license plate replacement program. The goal is to modernize the state’s vehicle registry, comply with national regulations, and improve security.

If you own or plan to buy a car in Jalisco or Puerto Vallarta, this change affects you. From January 1st, 2026, vehicles without the new plates will face fines or even be impounded.

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