In recent days, the Government of Mexico City confirmed that the deadline to process the permanent license will be extended until 2026as part of an initiative that seeks to favor citizens who did not have the opportunity to request the document.
Given this, the authorities recalled that the people who They have a recent license history and can complete the process completely online.
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With this modality, interested parties will be able to obtain the document from any mobile device through a process guided and validated by the authority, with the aim of speeding up the process and reducing long waiting lines.
Currently, citizens can obtain the digital version of the document at no additional cost and with the same validity as the physical version. This mechanism facilitates access to driver information and reduces waiting times at the Treasury Service Centers.
Pre-application requirements
To carry out the digital procedure, it is essential to have a recent history of a license issued in the Mexico City. The authorities point out that the process can be completed by entering the indicated portal, where the user’s information will be validated. Once the digital version is generated, it will be possible to print the plastic until December 2026 without the need to make an additional payment.
Another important element is having updated biometrics, since these are necessary for the system to validate the identity of the person requesting the license.
The Mobility Secretariat recommends carrying out the procedure from home due to its speed and security. However, if the person does not have valid biometricsyou must schedule an appointment to complete the procedure in person in an authorized module.
The platform allows the document to be incorporated into the Digital Walletwhich makes it easy to consult at any time. This function has been implemented so that citizens can carry their license without depending solely on physical plastic.
Step by step to generate the digital license in Mexico City
The process to generate the digital license requires following some steps from the App CDMX or from the site enabled for the procedure that you will find in the following link: https://licenciapermanente.cdmx.gob.mx/.
First, you must enter the corresponding portal and authenticate the user’s identity. Subsequently, the platform will request the data associated with the registration, such as the type of license and biometric validation.
Thanks to the digital system, users can manage their permanent license with a guided process. Screenshot
Once the process is complete, the digital version will be available immediately. This has the official elements that allow its use in procedures where a driver’s license is requested, including road operations or data verifications.
The authorities reiterate that there is no additional charge for obtaining the digital version or for printing the plastic with permanent validity.
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In the event that the system does not allow the process to be completed due to inconsistencies in the information or outdated data, the interested person must go to a Treasury Service Center to request the corresponding update. To do this, it will be necessary to schedule an appointment through the appointment system enabled by the Government of Mexico City.
With this digital process, the capital continues to move towards the modernization of public services, facilitating access to essential documents for urban mobility.
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