Overview
- Mayor Clara Brugada confirmed the one-year extension after appointments ran out and lines swelled at service centers.
- Semovi clarified that the appointment is only to collect the physical credential, so paid lines of capture from 2025 can be used to book and pick up in 2026.
- Officials said the fee will remain unchanged at 1,500 pesos throughout 2026 for first-time issuance and for those with prior licenses.
- Semovi published expanded options to ease congestion, including fixed and mobile modules, alcaldía sites, and tesorería, kiosk and express points, with many of these open from 9:00 to 20:00 and some Saturday hours at select modules.
- Authorities report 1,390,606 permanent licenses issued since November 16, 2024, while drivers highlight lower-wait locations such as Calzada de la Ronda 88, Av. Insurgentes Sur 263, Av. Álvaro Obregón 269 and the Walmart Tláhuac mobile module.