What it means
A vehicle debt (adeudo vehicular) is any unpaid charge tied to the car: tenencia tax, renewal fees, emissions checks, or traffic fines. You look it up by plate on each state finance portal.
Why it matters
Debts follow the vehicle, not the seller. If you buy a car with unpaid charges, the authority can require the backlog to be settled before allowing ownership change or plate procedures.
What to check
- Look up the plate on the finance portal of the state where the car circulates.
- Ask for tenencia and emissions-check payment receipts for recent years.
- Agree in writing on who pays any pending debt before signing or leaving a deposit.
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