Overview
- Mayor Clara Brugada confirmed the application period remains open through all of 2026.
- The digital credential is free, legally equivalent to the plastic card, and can be added to the Cartera Digital, with card printing available through December 2026 at no extra cost.
- Fully online processing is limited to applicants with a recent Mexico City license record and up-to-date biometrics, otherwise an in-person appointment is required.
- Field checks report long queues at Tesorerías and SEMOVI modules as many residents still think the cutoff is December 31, 2025.
- Authorities report 1.3 million permanent licenses issued in 2025 generating 2,341 million pesos, and only first-time applicants must pass the 20-question theory exam.