Peru begins a large-scale modernization of motorcycle registration with the incorporation of RFID technology platesThe National Superintendency of Public Registries (Sunarp) and the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) confirmed that the issuance of the new model will begin the December 17 of 2025 for all units sold from that date.
The measure will be part of a phased plan that will reach 3,7 million motorcycles and three-wheeled motorcycles already in circulation. The MTC will establish a mandatory schedule based on the last digit of the current license plate, while Sunarp and the control authorities will adjust verification operations with electronic tools to streamline auditing.
Design and main new features
The new format aims to improve readability, prevent tampering, and facilitate remote electronic reading. The backplate will be 17 × 20 cm, with a white background and enlarged typography for recognition on urban roads and highways.
- Seven characters: The alphanumeric system grows to seven digits to better organize the motorcycle fleet.
- Unique RFID chip: It is integrated by means of a transparent holographic sheet attached to the headlight.
- Essential facts: The device stores the license plate and engine serial number, with non-clonable electronic code.
- More resistant materials: The manufacturing is reinforced to withstand weathering and heavy use without losing legibility.
In addition to the physical improvements, the adoption of RFID, including the using the PN532 RFID readerThis will allow controls to rely on rapid readings without manual intervention, reducing time and reinforcing the authenticity of each identification.
RFID for electronic control in public spaces
The chip does not record speed or generate a continuous route history, but it does allow validation of the I pass through checkpoints equipped with reading antennas. With this, the National Police, Sunarp and Sutran will be able to instantly verify if a vehicle is authorized to circulate and tows fines or sanctions, or appears in any theft alert or arrest warrant.
According to confirmation from the Peruvian Automotive Association (AAP), through its Operations management, remote reading shortens the interventions During operations, it helps detect counterfeit license plates and facilitates the identification of suspicious vehicles in areas of high congestion.
License plate replacement schedule
For vehicles already on the road, the exchange will be mandatory and phased in. The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) will organize the replacement process starting from [date missing]. February 2026, summoning each month the owners whose last registration digit matches the assigned segment.
The full phase will extend until November of 2031with staggered service at authorized centers to avoid overcrowding. Upon completion of the process, the new license plate will be registered and It will be valid throughout the national territory, definitively replacing the previous design.
The procedure will include data verification and activation of the RFID chip associated with each motorcycle, so that the pairing between license plate and vehicle is guaranteed and audited by the corresponding entities.
Fines and measures for non-compliance
The sanctions will begin to be applied from October 2026 Those who fail to appear within the allotted time will be subject to penalties. The infraction will be considered equivalent to driving without a license plate (code M24) and may include vehicle seizure and other administrative actions.
The enforcement will be deployed on highways and in high-traffic urban areas, with dynamic controls and electronic checkpoints to ensure compliance. official schedule without exceptions.
Security and anti-counterfeiting
The core of the system is a unique electronic identifier impossible to replicate, which makes cloning or altering license plates difficult. In addition, tamper-proof elements are used in production to inhibit physical manipulation.
The circuit boards have been designed to maintain their readability and the chip's proper functioning despite exposure to sun, rain, and vibrations. With this upgrade, the authorities aim to reduce crimes committed with motorcycles, improve traceability in operations and regulate the growth of the two- and three-wheeled vehicle fleet.
With the start of the issuance in December and a schedule that runs from 2026 to 2031, Peru is strengthening a strategy that combines greater visibility, digital registration and controlaligning the motorcycle registration system with technological standards already applied by other countries.