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Drivers License

roundtuit - 3-20-2015 at 02:28 PM

Went to get a Mexican drivers lic in Santa Rosalia and was informed that since I am over 70 I need a Certificate of Health. I live in Mulege and not to sure what this is and where to get it and does it involve.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Anyone over 70 here ?? :lol:

DENNIS - 3-20-2015 at 02:36 PM

Ohhh yeah. I qualify. Why do you want a Mex license? Do you drive Mex plated cars?

weebray - 3-20-2015 at 02:46 PM

Quote: Originally posted by roundtuit

Went to get a Mexican drivers lic in Santa Rosalia and was informed that since I am over 70 I need a Certificate of Health. I live in Mulege and not to sure what this is and where to get it and does it involve.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Anyone over 70 here ?? :lol:

Go see the doc in the box at Similares. Thirty pesos in La Paz.

willardguy - 3-20-2015 at 03:23 PM

hey in the march 9th gringo gazette theres an article(somewhat humorous) detailing the hoops needed to jump through to acquire such license. can you get your hands on one?

bazinga - 3-20-2015 at 03:41 PM

Renewed mine in Loreto last year, not papers needed. Perhaps a renewal is different. I was over 70 at the time.

AKgringo - 3-20-2015 at 04:22 PM

Quote: Originally posted by DENNIS

Ohhh yeah. I qualify. Why do you want a Mex license? Do you drive Mex plated cars?

I don't know anything about how to get a Mexican license, but as for why, I seem to remember a Nomad saying he would need one to take his Mexican plated VW truck into the US.

SlyOnce - 3-25-2015 at 07:57 AM

I am very interested in learning how to get my MX national girlfriend a US CA driver's license. She is legal to cross with a BCC (Border Crossing Card) and she has an I-94 tourist visa permit. Her mother holds US Permanent Resident status with an address in Chula Vista.

The new CA law makes this legal but I'm not sure what visa status is required.

When we drive to San Francisco or other locations I'd like her to be able to take the wheel.

Riom - 3-25-2015 at 09:39 PM

Quote: Originally posted by SlyOnce

I am very interested in learning how to get my MX national girlfriend a US CA driver's license. She is legal to cross with a BCC (Border Crossing Card) and she has an I-94 tourist visa permit. Her mother holds US Permanent Resident status with an address in Chula Vista.

The new CA law makes this legal but I'm not sure what visa status is required.

When we drive to San Francisco or other locations I'd like her to be able to take the wheel.

The general rule in the US is that a driver's license can only be issued to a temporary resident or visitor for the duration of their permitted stay. In other words, until the end of the validity of her I-94 entry permit (usually 6 months, each time it is issued). Even then they'll be reluctant to do it, and it's impractical to keep getting a new one (the rule is designed more for students, staying several years). Is there a new California law which is different?

Instead she can, like any tourist, drive in the US (and any country) on her license from Mexico, doesn't matter what country the car plates are from. Insurance is the main issue, ask your insurance company if a person visiting you, in the US, with a foreign license, can drive your vehicle with your permission (Progressive can sometimes be the most flexible, but many others should allow it, for short periods). This is simpler than getting her a short-term US license.

cocomo - 3-25-2015 at 09:46 PM

Easy to do now. Getting an appointment is hard so I would show up when they open.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/illegal-immigrants-rush-to-get-d...

Mulegena - 3-25-2015 at 10:15 PM

Quote: Originally posted by roundtuit

Hi, Roundtuit
Suggest you check with the clinic at the hospital. Not certain, but I imagine they can do this for you or direct you.

Edited to clarify: Check with Licho Ortega the Delegado here in Mulege. He can ask the head of Transito what the requirements are.

Check with the Mulege hospital-clinic or with Dr. Soto. They may be able to issue a health certificate, but neither can do an EKG if that's a requirement.

If you do need an EKG I suggest you go to Sta. Rosalia to the Seguro Popular hospital-clinic or for more convenience see a private doctor in Sta. Rosalia who can do a rhythm strip and issue a health certificate.

[Edited on 3-26-2015 by Mulegena]