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Udo
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MEXICAN DRIVER"S LICENSE
Where in Baja may one obtain a driver's license, and if in TJ, Ensenada or Mexicali, directions, por favor.
Udo
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Bob and Susan
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we got ours at the santa rosalia police station
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Riom
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Udo
Where in Baja may one obtain a driver's license, and if in TJ, Ensenada or Mexicali, directions, por favor. |
I've written an article about the driver's license application process in San Felipe and it should be fairly similar in the other cities in
BCN (but not BCS):
http://www.sanfelipelife.com/post/How-to-get-a-Baja-Californ...
It's the state offices (big blue GobBC sign) you go to (not the municipality). Sorry I can't find anything that gives the correct addresses in the
cities you listed.
Rob
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gnukid
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You will need to go to the centro de transito in the region and you should have a recent blood type test usually done in Mexico or at least
communicated in Spanish, a form of identification, passport, US drivers license. Depending on the region other aspects vary, such as time period of
license and test. In many regions of the mainland the license is for life and there is no test.
In TJ there is an office here, Constitución y Calle 8va. 1226 Zona Centro but I have never been there nor do I know they provide licenses.
You can call or write them here:
http://www.tijuana.gob.mx/Dependencias/SSPM/policia_transito...
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Howard
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I just got my license in Loreto a few months ago. I think it ran around 425 pesos for 3 years. I got it at the police station. In addition to what
gnukid said, I also had to provide a utility bill and copies of my FM3. The real stumper came when they asked me my height and they wanted it in
centimeters. Just walked over to the wall where I guess they do line-ups for the bad guys and they had it marked just like at 7-11’s in the states
but it was in Centimeters.
In addition, a slight variation to a California license, they put on the license if you want to be an organ donor and if there are any exceptions to
what organ you do not want to donate. They also put your blood type on the license. Also, the determined my hair color was “cano” and I cannot find
out the meaning for that.
I was in and out of there with no tests in 45 minutes with an actual license, not a temporary. When she asked me what type of license I would like I
told her for a car but for all I know if I asked for a truckers license, she might of given that to me as well.
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BAJA.DESERT.RAT
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Hola, what would the benefit of having a driver's license from mexico be and what is the difference and benefits between a car and a trucker's license
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WOW ! the possibilities of a lifetime license without any further testing ? can you imagine driving a car or truck at a very ripe old age ? i believe
california is giving less time and more testing on licenses of older drivers.
BIEN SALUD, MRS. RAT
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Osprey
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I think most offices issue (men) chauffeur's licenses. The custom is that men will drive heavy equipment or pull trailers. If you're pulling any kind
of trailer (boat, etc) I think you need the chauffeur's type. The fee is twice as great as a regular driver's license.
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bajabound2005
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in ensenada at the new gov't building on the Reforma (south side of Ensenada)
Friends don't let friends drink white zinfandel.
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shari
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Here in the boonies, the "License Machine" comes around every few months to the Delegacion. I just got mine renewed a few days ago and asked about
foreigners. The guy told me that if you live here, you need to have a mexican drivers license and foreigners can get them with an FM3. Later, an
american I suggested do this, went in and they only asked for his passport...go figure! Anyway...3 years ago I had to write a wicked test in spanish,
3 pages and a real challenge so that has changed I guess...no test. Just present your documents, tell them your blood type, pay your money, they take
your photo and VOILA..a drivers license. You can ask in your village when the license people will visit your town.
But as Osprey mentioned...it is VERY IMPORTANT if you tow a trailer or boat to have your chauffeurs license or you could get a fine...insurance
invalid etc...as you do need this designation to tow anything. It is a good source of ID and I suggest everyone who lives here to get one.
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oladulce
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Is there any conflict with driving on a Mexican license with US plates as far as Mexican law is concerned?
[Edited on 6-23-2010 by oladulce]
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longlegsinlapaz
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Oladulce, the rule is:
USA Licence Plates = USA DL
Mexican plates = Mexican DL
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Bajatripper
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Howard
Also, the determined my hair color was “cano” and I cannot find out the meaning for that.
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"cano" would be gray. The original color seems to lose its significance and the focus is on those pesky white hairs that gradually take over with age.
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And..if you really want to confuse them, get one of these:
http://www.aaa.com/vacation/idpc.html
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Udo
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My sincerest appreciations
to all who have helped.
My intention for getting a Mexican DL was just in case I ran into CdC gauntlet/rip-off/extortion system. I think that a Mexican DL will confuse the
cops, and I don't think they can confiscate it like they will with a US DL.
Thanks to riom for the information he thoughtfully put together and I'll folow bajabound2005 directions in Ensenada when I'm there in a couple of
weeks.
Udo
[Edited on 6-23-2010 by Udo]
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ncampion
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajatripper
| Quote: | Originally posted by Howard
Also, the determined my hair color was “cano” and I cannot find out the meaning for that.
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"cano" would be gray. The original color seems to lose its significance and the focus is on those pesky white hairs that gradually take over with age.
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Howard, I think in your case, that could mean "NONE"
Just kidding, buddy.
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Riom
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Udo
Thanks to riom for the information he thoughtfully put together and I'll folow bajabound2005 directions in Ensenada when I'm there in a couple of
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I'll be very interested to hear how the process in Ensenada differs from San Felipe. In theory it should be the same (same state) but I doubt it...
Rob
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Howard
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Cano
I was hoping that it meant the color of my hair was Sliver, I was distinguished looking and very handsome. As long as I am on a roll here, I also
thought it meant well endowed.
[Edited on 6-24-2010 by Howard]
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fishabductor
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I just got my MX license last week in san Jose del cabo, and they require a blood test, a examination, proof of residency, a powerbill, a copy of my
passport, and a copy of my RFC tax #... and it was $480 pesos I believe
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Howard
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In Loreto, no blood test, they just took your word for it, no examination and no copy of the tax bill needed.
We don't stop playing because we grow old;
we grow old because we stop playing
George Bernard Shaw
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backninedan
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I got mine in loreto and they insisted on a blood test, go figure.
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