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jauran
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Mexican drivers license
I currently have a revoked drivers license in my home state in the USA. If I move to mexico, will I be able to get a Mexican license and start
driving again? Do you get checked when crossing the border?
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bledito
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it all depends. what was your license revoked for?
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by jauran
I currently have a revoked drivers license in my home state in the USA. If I move to mexico, will I be able to get a Mexican license and start
driving again? Do you get checked when crossing the border? |
Mexico DLs are for driving Mexico plated cars. I don't know what you drive.
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BajaBlanca
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Any foreign license is good for a certain amount of time in any other country, as far as I know. The length of time this is true for, I don't know
and may depend on each individual country.
For sure you can get a driver's license here in Mexico as long as you have an address somewhere here, they usually ask for a bill in your name here in
La Bocana and they did the same in .santa Rosalia. The whole process took maybe 30 minutes from beginning to end in Santa Rosalia ( because we had
our old ones) and the cost was $500 pesos thereabouts.
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BajaBlanca
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I forgot to mention a very Mexican moment.....the questionnaire asks all sorts of questions, your weight, your height, eye color blablabla
One of the questions is Do you want to donate your organs? So, I said YES.
When I got the license, there was no mention of this so I asked why he hadn't included this vital information. You need a special letter from a
hospital he answered. Hahaha, obviously, right?
Amazing, just amazing. They do however, put your blood type down and they also put your next of kin name and phone number right on the back of the
license. I just hope Les and I are not together cause we put each other down.
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bajaguy
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You need some type of Immigration status such as Permanent or Temporary Resident, an FMM won't cut it.
Also need something that proves your residence such as an electric (CFE) bill
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chippy
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I drive into the states with my mexxie license and car. I also rent american cars in the usa with my mexxie dl.
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BajaGringo
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Interesting topic...
I know of a guy in San Diego ( a contractor ) who got a DUI and had his CDL revoked years back. He simply came down to Rosarito, got a "constancia de
domicilio" from his cousins address, went down and got a Baja drivers license, bought a Baja plated truck and kept on trucking. Last I heard, he is
still living and working in San Diego and driving that Baja plated truck...
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Whale-ista
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Here are the requirements for an international drivers license. I believe you can get one at the auto club if you're a member.
Does anyone know if those are valid in Mexico? (you DO have to have a valid license in the US To get one.)
From auto club website: Although many countries do not recognize U.S. driver's licenses, most countries accept an International Driving Permit (IDP).
IDPs are honored in more than 150 countries outside the U.S. (See AAA’s application form for the list of countries.) They function as an official
translation of a U.S. driver's license into 10 foreign languages. Article 24 of the United Nations Convention on Road Traffic (1949) authorizes the
U.S. Department of State to empower certain organizations to issue IDPs to those who hold valid U.S. driver’s licenses. These permits are not intended
to replace valid U.S. state licenses and should only be used as a supplement to a valid license. IDPs are not valid in an individual’s country of
residence. An IDP is valid for one year from the effective date provided the state license is still valid throughout that period.
The Inter-American Driving Permit (IADP) is issued in accordance with the Organization of American States Convention on Regulation of Inter-American
Automotive Traffic (Washington, 1943). The IADP is also valid for one year from the effective date provided the state license is still valid
throughout that period. It is not valid for driving in the United States or its territories. IADPs must be carried along with the applicant's regular
driver's license.
The Department of State has designated the American Automobile Association (AAA) as an authorized distributor of IDPs. Before departure, you can
obtain an IDP or IADP by contacting your local AAA office or:
AAA (the American Automobile Association, Inc.)
1000 AAA Drive, MS 28
Heathrow, FL 32746-5063
Need additional information? Contact AAA International Relations.
[Edited on 7-22-2014 by Whale-ista]
\"Probably the airplanes will bring week-enders from Los Angeles before long, and the beautiful poor bedraggled old town will bloom with a
Floridian ugliness.\" (John Steinbeck, 1940, discussing the future of La Paz, BCS, Mexico)
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IDP
What Is an International Driving Permit?
The International Driving Permit (IDP) is a document that grants someone the privilege of driving a motor vehicle legally while abroad. It does not
replace your government-issued driver’s license.
Essentially, an IDP serves as a basic translation of your driver's license. It is translated in 10 languages and features your:
Photo.
Full name.
Relevant driver information.
The following requirements and restrictions apply:
You must carry both your IDP and your driver’s license when driving abroad.
You must obtain your IDP in the same country that issued your driver’s license.
You can never use your IDP to drive in the country in which it was issued.
It is valid for up to 1 year (provided your driver’s license is valid for the full year).
International Driver’s License vs. International Driving Permit
You may hear the term “international driver’s license” or “IDL” used; however, this is an incorrect reference to the international driving permit.
How to Apply for an International Driver Permit
You can only apply for your international driving permit through the American Automobile Association (AAA) or the National Automobile Club (NAC). You
will need:
A completed IDP application:
AAA application.
NAC application.
A valid driver’s license issued by your state DMV.
2 photos (must be passport-sized).
The backs of the photos must show your signature.
Payment for the applicable fee.
See the application for fees and accepted payment methods.
You must be at least 18 years old to apply for an international driving permit.
NOTE: You can apply by mail in most cases, and you may even be able to apply while traveling abroad. Contact your local AAA or NAC for more details.
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Mulegena
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Mexican Driver's License requirements:
1) Constancia de Domicilio - proof of a Mexican address, such as electric bill
2) You need to provide a valid passport.
3) Provide an appropriate-sized photo (they'll take one in the office for 10 pesos)
4) $500 pesos for the license/good for one year
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BajaGringo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Mulegena
Mexican Driver's License requirements:
1) Constancia de Domicilio - proof of a Mexican address, such as electric bill
2) You need to provide a valid passport.
3) Provide an appropriate-sized photo (they'll take one in the office for 10 pesos)
4) $500 pesos for the license/good for one year |
Up here in San Quintin it's good for five years...
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Mulegena
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaGringo
| Quote: | Originally posted by Mulegena
Mexican Driver's License requirements:
1) Constancia de Domicilio - proof of a Mexican address, such as electric bill
2) You need to provide a valid passport.
3) Provide an appropriate-sized photo (they'll take one in the office for 10 pesos)
4) $500 pesos for the license/good for one year |
Up here in San Quintin it's good for five years... |
Hmmm... can we renew up there do you think?
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BajaGringo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Mulegena
| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaGringo
| Quote: | Originally posted by Mulegena
Mexican Driver's License requirements:
1) Constancia de Domicilio - proof of a Mexican address, such as electric bill
2) You need to provide a valid passport.
3) Provide an appropriate-sized photo (they'll take one in the office for 10 pesos)
4) $500 pesos for the license/good for one year |
Up here in San Quintin it's good for five years... |
Hmmm... can we renew up there do you think? |
Sure thing. You're more than welcome to stay at the house here with us for a few days...
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Howard
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Interesting, my Mexican DL issued in Loreto and the renewal was good for only for 3 years each.
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we grow old because we stop playing
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BajaGringo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Howard
Interesting, my Mexican DL issued in Loreto and the renewal was good for only for 3 years each. |
Geez...
Maybe we should setup a bed n breakfast to handle all the traffic.
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bajaguy
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Original license in Ensenada was for 9 months, follow-up was for 5 years
Go figure
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BajaGringo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
Original license in Ensenada was for 9 months, follow-up was for 5 years
Go figure |
Seems it does vary from office to office. Good news for our up and coming bed n breakfast....
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
What Is an International Driving Permit?
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They're a waste of time in Mexico.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Mulegena
Hmmm... can we renew up there do you think? |
You could renew it on Mars if you know the art of fiscal negotiation.
Mexico may be changing, but...c'mon folks.
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