Overview
- Juan Pablo de Botton confirmed on Monday that the city will accept applications for the permanent license through December 31, 2026 and that people who already hold a permanent license will keep its indefinite validity after the program ends.
- Officials report the relaunch of the program issued more than two million permanent licenses by mid-2026, including both physical cards and digital versions.
- The one-time fee is 1,500 pesos and applicants can apply online through App CDMX or Llave CDMX credentials or in person at Tesorería locations and Semovi modules.
- Digital permanent licenses are available only to people who previously held a type A license because the city needs biometric data on file, and first-time applicants must pass a theoretical exam to qualify.
- Authorities say the program reduces renewal burden for drivers and that collected fees will be earmarked for public-transport projects, with the city reverting to three-year licenses for new issuances starting in 2027.