If you live in State of Mexico and your car plates are already 5 years old, then it is time to request replacement in 2026. This process allows vehicles to circulate legally and avoids penalties.
Therefore, in Highways We tell you how much it costs.
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With the program replacementthe Mexican authorities control the vehicle registry, but it also serves to prevent crimes and strengthen public security.
So if your car plates were issued in 2021, or if it has license plates from 2020 and previous years, then it is up to you to carry out the process.
Officially, this program started on April 1 and will be available until August 31. For you to keep in mind, the calendar is as follows:
- April: completion of plate 1 and 2.
- May: plates ending in 3 and 4.
- June: completion of plates 5 and 6.
- July: plates ending in 7 and 8.
- August: completion of plates 9 and 0.
To check how many years your car license plates are valid, go to the following link and fill out the requested fields https://sfpya.edomexico.gob.mx/controlv/faces/tramiteselectronicos/cv/portalPublico/ConsultaVigenciaPlaca

Replacement calendar 2026. Photo: Taxpayer Portal State of Mexico
In it Edomexthe plate exchange has the following prices:
- Cargo vehicles: $2,425
- Cars for private use: $1,161
- Motorcycles: $864
To comply with this obligation, the first step is to schedule an appointment at https://sfpya.edomexico.gob.mx/recaudacion/CtrlVeh/MicRemplaca/index.jsp. The payment format is generated and carried out right here.
While on the day of the appointment it is essential to present the following documents:
- Valid official identification
- CURP
- Invoice of origin or legal document that proves ownership of the vehicle.
- Previous license plates, license plate or legal document that proves the lack of them.
- Proof of address no older than 3 months
The delivery of the new plates is done in person, or there is also home delivery with an additional cost.
According to the Taxpayer Services Portal, replacing is important because it provides benefits such as regularizing assets, issuing valid license plates and circulation cards, and increasing the value of the vehicle. car and allows circulation without restrictions.
On the other hand, failure to comply with the process may be grounds for administrative sanctions and fines of up to 20 UMAs, equivalent to $2,346.
Likewise, it is possible that expired license plates will be removed and the car will be sent to the corralón.
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