Definition
REPUVE
Mexico’s public vehicle registry for checking the legal status of a vehicle before buying.
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Understand the terms before you buy
Short, practical definitions for the paperwork and legal checks that come up when buying a used car in Mexico.
Definition
VIN / NIV
The unique vehicle identification number used to match the car, documents, and legal-status checks.
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Original invoice
The ownership document that helps prove where the vehicle came from and how it changed hands.
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Re-invoice
A later invoice commonly used when a company or dealer transfers ownership of a vehicle.
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Endorsement
A transfer note on eligible paper invoices that helps document ownership changes.
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Registration card
The circulation document that should align with the vehicle, plate, owner records, and local requirements.
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