Licence plates in Mexico
State name on a colourful plate
A plate with a Mexican state name and a colourful design is Mexican.
- Short, wide plates like in the US.
- The state name, often with MÉXICO.
- Colourful backgrounds with local pictures.
13 photos, grouped by the clue they show.
Key clue Mexican state name 13
Mexico: what its plates look like
Mexican plates are short and wide like American ones, with the state name and often MÉXICO.
Each state has its own colourful design with local pictures.
Plates change design by state, like Jalisco or Ciudad de México.
Look-alikes: how to tell them apart
Mexico vs 
United States
American plates show a US state name. A Mexican state name means Mexico.
Questions about plates in Mexico
What do Mexican plates look like?
Short and wide, with the state name and a colourful design.
How do I tell Mexican and American plates apart?
Read the state name: Mexican plates show a Mexican state and often the word MÉXICO.