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Vehicle buying term

Original invoice

The ownership document that helps prove where the vehicle came from and how it changed hands.

What it means

The original invoice is a key ownership document for a vehicle. It should be reviewed together with IDs, endorsements or contracts, and registration records.

Why it matters

Clean ownership paperwork lowers the risk of a dispute after purchase and helps the buyer understand the chain of ownership.

What to check

  • Confirm the vehicle details match the VIN/NIV, make, model, and year.
  • Review the chain of ownership if the seller is not the first owner.
  • Ask for clarification when the seller only has copies, screenshots, or incomplete paperwork.

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Official references

SEMOVI CDMX ownership-change requirements

Related terms

Re-invoice

A later invoice commonly used when a company or dealer transfers ownership of a vehicle.

Endorsement

A transfer note on eligible paper invoices that helps document ownership changes.

Registration card

The circulation document that should align with the vehicle, plate, owner records, and local requirements.

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