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Many clients contact us saying:
“I live in Nayarit and want Nayarit plates.”
“I bought a car with Jalisco plates but I live in Nayarit.”
“I want a Nayarit driver’s license.”
That’s understandable.
But before you decide, here’s what most people don’t realize 👇
Nayarit plates:
Change every 2–3 years
Mandatory plate replacement cycles
Ongoing extra cost and time
In-person process
System Issues surprise headaches months or years in the future.
Require a "refacturacion" used vehicle tax receipt issued to you from registered seller.
Yes another "fixer" can help you but be ready for unpleasant and expensive surprises
Jalisco plates:
Permanent plate design (no frequent swaps)
Annual registration only
More predictable long-term cost
Structured, streamlined process
Gold standard of Mexican plates guarentees no future issues or surprises
Annual Smog test is fast and easy
If you qualify, many Nayarit residents choose Jalisco plates to reduce hassle and long-term expense 👍
It is completely legal to hold out-of-state Mexican plates.
Nayarit:
Maximum 3-year term
Written test required
Cannot be expedited
Expect 3–5+ hours at the office
Jalisco:
Up to 4-year term
Stress Free structured appointment process
Typically 60–90 minutes in office
No address on license for privacy
For many Nayarit residents, Jalisco simply makes more sense. 👉 Learn More
If you still prefer Nayarit, that’s fine 👍
We’ll guide you properly.
But our job is to explain your options so you can choose what’s best long-term — not just what feels logical or familiar at first.