Documents Needed to Ship a Vehicle to Mexico
Know what information and documentation may be required before your vehicle begins its journey from the United States into Mexico.
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We got your request. To deliver your real quote — legalization included — customs law requires us to validate the VIN and title. Send us a photo of both on WhatsApp and your quote goes out today.
SEND PHOTOS ON WHATSAPP VIN ✓ · TITLE ✗With the VIN we can quote the transport right away — send us the photo. To include legalization, customs also requires the title: send that photo as soon as you have it and we deliver the full final price.
SEND VIN PHOTO NOW VIN ✗ · TITLE ✓The VIN is at the bottom corner of the windshield (driver side) or on the door-frame sticker. Send a photo of the VIN and the title on WhatsApp and your full quote — legalization included — goes out today.
SEND PHOTOS ON WHATSAPP VIN ✗ · TITLE ✗To quote with legalization included, customs requires both: the VIN (windshield or driver-side door sticker) and the title (your ownership document). Send a photo of each and we quote the same day.
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- Vehicle title
- VIN information
- Identification
- Purchase invoice when applicable
- Additional import documentation depending on vehicle eligibility
Last reviewed: August 2026 · Reviewed by: Dobie Transport Cross-Border Logistics Team
The Title Is the Cornerstone
A clean title in the shipper’s name — or accompanied by proper transfer documents from a recent sale — is the document everything else builds on. Auction purchases come with their own paperwork chain (bill of sale, gate release) that must line up with the title before the border.
Why We Review the Packet Before Pickup
A vehicle discovering a paperwork problem at the border sits in a storage lot while it gets fixed — at daily cost. Dobie reviews the documentation before the U.S. pickup is scheduled, so problems surface while they are cheap to fix.
What Dobie Collects From You
Photos or scans of the title (both sides), the VIN, your ID, and the invoice for recent purchases. Your specialist confirms whether your vehicle’s eligibility category requires anything further before the move begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a vehicle ship to Mexico without a title?
Not for a permanent import — the title is fundamental. If the title is in transit from a recent purchase or lienholder, we schedule the move around its arrival.
The car is in my relative’s name. Is that a problem?
It requires either transferring the title or documented authorization depending on the situation. Raise it early and your specialist maps the clean path.
Do I need the documents before getting a quote?
No — quote first, then assemble the packet with your specialist’s checklist. Just don’t schedule the pickup until the documents are confirmed.
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