Public Registry of Vehicles
(REPUVE)
Registry of vehicles imported
under temporary regime
A special presentation for the WMTA
By: Jonathan Alvarez
Relevant aspects of REPUVE
• Is a Federal Registry that provides a mechanism of identification, vehicular
control, and public/legal safety to all legal acts in connection with those vehicles
circulating in Mexican territory (purchase, sale, theft, recovery, seizure, lease,
demolition, insurance reimbursement, etc.)
•REPUVE is managed and operated by the Federal Government through the
Secretariat of Public Safety (“Secretaria de Seguridad Publica Nacional”).
•REPUVE integrates a national database which is updated on a daily basis by
Federal and State Authorities and the Obligated Parties bounded to provide
registration and notices in accordance with Repuve’s Law and Rules. (the
“Obligated Parties”)
•REPUVE’s database may be verified by any person through its web site in order to
verify the legal status of any vehicle (theft, insurance payment, seizure, recovery,
etc.)
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REPUVE was created by the Federal Government through
the issuance of the Public Registry of Vehicles Act published
in the Mexican Official Gazette dated 09/01/2004. (“Repuve’s
Law”)
REPUVE’s Rules were published until 12/05/2007, and
became effective on 03/04/2008. (“Repuve’s Regulations”)
REPUVE’s Procedures Manual (Agreement 03/2008) was
published on 03/03/2008
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Information that REPUVE records regarding each vehicle
•Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
•Essential characteristics of the vehicle
•Name of the user (customer, importer, )
•Name and general data of manufacturer (if made in MX)
•Any other information provided by the Federal and State
Authorities
•Any other information updated pursuant to the notices
provided according to Repuve’s Law and Rules.
Parties Obligated to file registration vehicles and/or
provide notices before REPUVE.
1.
Manufacturers of new vehicles that will be sold for Domestic Market.
2.
Importers that will sold vehicles for Domestic Market (Dealers, etc.)
3.
Importers of vehicles under temporary regime (“provisional registration”)
4.
“Carroceros” (Vehicle Body Shop) (assembly and modification)
5.
Insurance Companies, Bond Companies, Credit and Financial Institutions, Leasing Companies
6.
Authorities (Federal and State)
Because Maquiladoras may import the following
vehicles under temporary regime commonly
used to transport Maquiladora’s merchandise:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Trailers;
Van trailers;
Flat bed chassis (to transport containers);
Other vehicles used in their processes and/or
transport
“Importer is obligated to provide notice to REPUVE
related to any vehicle imported under temporary regime”
The Theory:
Importer shall request registration of the vehicle no later than
one business day after import of vehicle. Such process is
made through Mexican Customs at the time import is
done. Customs shall provide such notice to REPUVE
(article 14 of Repuve’s Regulation).
The reality:
Mexican Customs not always provides the report or
accurate reports to REPUVE, causing lack of registries.
1.
2.
Log in to: www.repuve.gob.mx and follow the link of “know legal status of your
vehicle”;
Enter your vehicle’s License Plates Number, Vehicle Identification Number or
Repuve’s Code
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Information required for registration:
• Customhouse Code
• Import Permit Number
•Date of Entry (date of Import)
•Expiration date of import permit
•Folio Number appointed to the temporary permit number
•Country of origin
•Date of return
•Number of days that the vehicle will remain in MX
•Date of cancellation of permit
•Brand
•Model
•Year-model
•Color
•Engine Number
•Cargo capacity
•Number of axles (trailers and van trailers)
•Cylinders
•VIN
•Name of importer
Having the registry will :
•Prevent imposition of fines due to default of registry:
•Fines from 500 to 1,000 days of minimum wage can be imposed
in case that a vehicle is not recorded before REPUVE, as provided
under articles 25 and 26 of Repuve’s Law.
•Delayed registries may cause fines from 20-50 days of mw.
• Help you to be aware about the legal status of your current
Maquiladora’s vehicles;
• Help you verify legal status of vehicles that will be used and/or
imported in the future by your Maquiladora;
• Support public safety.
GUTIERREZ, DIAZ, ESPARZA, S.C.
GUTIERREZ, DIAZ, ESPARZA, S.C
A special presentation for the
WMTA
By: Jonathan Alvarez
jac@nafta-law.com