Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Estado de México Publishes 2026 Plate Replacement Calendar and Jalisco Ends 2025 Campaign With Grace Period

A five-year validity rule drives targeted renewals for 2021-issued plates across state programs.

Overview

  • The State of Mexico formalized its 2026 reemplacamiento in the Gaceta del Gobierno, assigning April for plate endings 1–2, May 3–4, June 5–6, July 7–8 and August 9–0.
  • The Edomex schedule covers vehicles plated in fiscal year 2021, while plates issued from September to December 2021 keep the Tarjeta de Circulación validity and must be renewed within 15 business days after expiration.
  • For Edomex, the 2025 penalty for not replacing plates is reported as 20 UMA with possible plate removal, towing and verification limits, and the 2026 fine amount has not been specified.
  • Jalisco concluded its 2025 plate exchange on December 26 after replacing 1,055,550 sets, with the highest monthly volumes recorded in October, November and December.
  • Jalisco offers a three-month window in early 2026 to swap plates at no extra charge for those who paid the 2025 refrendo, requires 2,500 pesos in 2026 for those who did not, and resumes office service January 2 with online appointment scheduling.