Fees that the used car purchaser will have to pay, aside from tenencia and emissions verification, include: the cost of the new plates, the cost of removal of the old plates (hopefully the vendor pays the amount since he, and not the ministry, removes them), something referred to as "toma de calcas," which assists in determining that the car can legally be transferred, a used car transfer fee, and a payment on account of the literacy program.
Documents to Take When Transferring a Used Car into Ones Name in Oaxaca
When transacting any type of official or quasi - official business in Oaxaca, a rule of thumb to follow is to bring along the original and a copy of proof of one's home address in Mexico such as a water, hydro or telephone bill, the immigration document that permits residence in Mexico (often the photo and document number page are sufficient for copies) and passport (once again with minimal copies). Buying a used car in Oaxaca is no different. There's one document that one need not produce, which some might consider a bonus: no proof of insurance is required, since in Oaxaca, having car insurance is optional, and not a legal requirement.
Still sure buying a used car in Oaxaca is the way to go, rather than renting? Even then, the rules of the road in Oaxaca might mitigate against driving at all.
