The State of Mexico government has announced significant financial benefits for vehicle owners as part of its 2025 vehicle registration program. This initiative, aimed at supporting the local economy and enhancing public safety, allows for substantial reductions and exemptions on vehicle tax payments.
The government published these details in the Official Gazette, outlining how residents can benefit from these subsidies, which partially or fully exempt them from the Vehicle Ownership Tax if they meet certain criteria. Specifically, personal vehicles valued under $550,000 pesos and motorcycles valued at up to $115,000 pesos are eligible for up to 100% exemptions if registered after 2020, and 50% for those registered in 2019.
Eligibility requires residents to be current with their fiscal obligations and to process their applications either online through the Taxpayer Services Portal or at state financial service centers. It’s mandatory to pay the related vehicle control fees first, which can be generated as Universal Payment Forms for convenience.
The 2025 fiscal program also includes debt forgiveness for vehicle owners who re-register plates from 2019 or earlier. This strategy not only eases the tax burden on citizens but also aims to update vehicle registration records to bolster state security, as highlighted by officials: "This program seeks not only to relieve the fiscal burden on citizens but also to promote the updating of the vehicle registry, contributing to state security."
With the deadline for vehicle re-registration fast approaching on December 31, 2024, authorities are ramping up efforts to facilitate compliance among motorists. Reports indicate the revenue generated from the 2024 re-registration efforts reached 1.6 billion pesos, with approximately 2.4 million taxpayers having already completed the process.
To accommodate last-minute registrants, service module hours have been extended, ensuring all taxpayers, whether they have appointments or not, can be serviced. Phone contact centers are scheduled to operate until 10 PM on the last day of the year, with online platforms available until midnight.
Failing to re-register on time has substantial consequences. Those who miss the deadline will incur fines of 20 UMA units, equaling 2,172 pesos, plus possible impoundment of their vehicles and the loss of eligibility for the 100% subsidy for vehicle ownership tax. Late compliance will also incur increased fees and restrict access to future benefits aimed at easing vehicle registration costs.
The cost for vehicle re-registration for 2025 has increased by 6% compared to the previous year, with fees set at 1,075 pesos for private service vehicles, 800 pesos for motorcycles, and 2,245 pesos for private cargo vehicles. From January 2, 2025, the re-registration process can be conducted online for vehicles registered as of 2020, allowing taxpayers to simultaneously satisfy both re-registration and ownership tax subsidy requirements.
For those planning to re-register, the timeline is structured around plate number endings from April to August 2025. This calendar helps vehicle owners know when they need to act based on the last digits of their plates, ensuring compliance and avoidance of penalties. For vehicles ending with plate numbers 1 and 2, the re-registration window opens in April, with subsequent months designated for different plate terminations. This organized approach aims to streamline traffic at service centers and allow for timely updating of vehicle records.
The comprehensive guidelines for vehicle registration and fees for 2025 reflect the State of Mexico's continued commitment to modernizing its vehicle registration processes. While no permanent plates will be issued under the current fiscal package, this structure lays the groundwork for future improvements aimed at enhancing vehicle record accuracy and public safety.
Vehicle owners are thereby encouraged to stay informed about upcoming deadlines and to utilize available resources to complete their registrations on time. By doing so, they can avoid penalties and access the fiscal benefits intended to support both personal and state financial well-being.