Overview of Vehicle Verification Changes in Mexico City for 2026
In January of this year, the cost of vehicle verification in Mexico City (CDMX) remains at 738 pesos, including VAT, the same as in 2025. The Mexico City Environmental Secretariat (SEDEMA) has announced the verification schedule for January to June 2026, detailing the process based on vehicle decal color or the last numeric digit of license plates. Here’s what you need to know to avoid penalties.
Verification Schedule by Decal Color or Last Digit of License Plates
- Yellow decal or last digit of license plate 5 or 6: January and February
- Pink decal or last digit of license plate 7 or 8: February and March
- Red decal or last digit of license plate 3 or 4: March and April
- Green decal or last digit of license plate 1 or 2: April and May
- Blue decal or last digit of license plate 9 or 0: May and June
Cost of Vehicle Verification in 2026
SEDEMA specifies that verification services at CDMX Vereficentros for all types of Verification Certificates (“Hologram” 0, 1, 2, Rejection and Technical Evaluation) as well as the “00” incentive given to users have a cost of 5.625 times the current Unit of Measure and Update (UMA) plus Value Added Tax (VAT).
On January 8, the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) published UMA values for 2026, effective February 1. Consequently, the verification cost from February onwards will be 659.86 pesos plus VAT.
In January, the verification cost remains at 738 pesos (including VAT) as in 2025.
Scheduling an Appointment
Remember that this verification process requires a pre-booked appointment; no walk-in service is available.
Exemptions from Vehicle Verification in the First Half of 2026
Vehicles exempt from this obligation include:
- Vehicles with old-style vehicle registration
- Motorcycles
- Electric or hybrid vehicles, which must apply directly for their exemption certificate
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the verification cost for 2026? The cost remains 738 pesos (including VAT) in January, increasing to 659.86 pesos plus VAT from February onwards.
- How is the verification process scheduled? It depends on vehicle decal color or the last numeric digit of license plates, with specific months assigned to each category.
- Are there any vehicle exemptions? Yes, old-style registered vehicles, motorcycles, and electric or hybrid vehicles with direct exemption certificate application are exempt.
