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Mexico City permanent driver's license deadline set for Dec. 31, 2026 Image: Semovi
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Mexico City permanent driver's license deadline set for Dec. 31, 2026

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

Explainer Official statement New plan
  • Mexico City residents can apply for a permanent driver's license until Dec. 31, 2026.
  • The license costs 1,500 pesos, and applicants must provide identification, proof of address, a paid payment form and a prior appointment.
  • First-time applicants must pass an online test covering road safety, signs and traffic rules.

People in Mexico City still have until Dec. 31, 2026, to complete the process for a permanent driver's license and issue the payment form. Authorities extended the deadline because of strong demand and concerns about overcrowding and long lines.

The procedure costs 1,500 pesos, whether applicants are receiving the license for the first time or renewing an existing license. Holders of a type A license can apply for the permanent version.

Applicants must present official identification, proof of address in Mexico City or the State of Mexico, and a paid payment form. They must also schedule an appointment with the city's Mobility Secretariat, known as Semovi. People applying for a driver's license for the first time must additionally pass an online assessment on road safety, traffic signs and driving rules.

Semovi continues to answer general questions through its official channels. The agency said people with biometric records can complete the process through the AppCDMX.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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