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Mexico City Extends Hours for Permanent Driver’s License Processing Through Year-End

Applicants without updated biometrics must validate identity in person before the permanent credential can be issued.

Overview

  • Service runs 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m., Monday to Sunday, at macromodules, Tesorerías and Semovi offices through December 31, 2025.
  • The ordinary window to obtain the permanent Type A license ends December 31, with any 2026 continuation awaiting a report from finance secretary Juan Pablo de Botton.
  • Semovi warns that those lacking current biometric records must attend a module for photo, fingerprints and signature capture to complete the process.
  • Heavy demand has filled digital appointment slots and created long queues at centers, so applicants are urged to book early via the Llave CDMX portal.
  • The license costs 1,500 pesos, first-time applicants must pass a 20‑question online exam, and authorities report 20,955 citations this year for driving without a valid license.