🚗 Driver License Mexicali 2026
Apply for or renew your driver license by appointment in Baja California
🗓️ Schedule a License Appointment
MANDATORY ONLINE APPOINTMENT
Schedule your appointment before going to the offices
Important:
- Choose your license type and an available date
- No walk-ins without a prior appointment
- Arrive 15 minutes before your appointment
🚗 Available License Types
Licenses for Private Use
DRIVER
(Private Use)
Cars and family pickups
Age: 18+ years (16-17 with special permit)
MOTORCYCLIST
Motorcycles of any engine size
Age: 18+ years (16-17 with special permit)
MINOR PERMIT
(16-17 years)
Maximum validity 1 year
Guardian present + responsibility letter
Commercial Licenses (Chauffeur)
🚛 CHAUFFEUR TYPE A
Tractor-trailers and intercity buses
$2,122 (5 years)
🚛 CHAUFFEUR TYPE B
Urban passenger buses
$2,122 (5 years)
🚛 CHAUFFEUR TYPE C
Light commercial vehicles
$1,287 (3 years) / $1,716 (5 years)
🚛 CHAUFFEUR TYPE D
Taxis and rental vehicles
$2,122 (5 years)
📋 Requirements to Process Your License
Basic Documents (All Licenses)
- Scheduled prior appointment (mandatory)
- Valid official ID (INE, passport)
- Proof of address (less than 3 months old)
- Valid medical certificate
- CURP (if not shown on your INE)
- Vehicle for the road test (with papers)
Mandatory Tests
🧠 THEORY TEST
- • Knowledge of road safety education
- • BC traffic regulations
- • Road signs
🚗 ROAD TEST
- • Driving test with an evaluator
- • Basic maneuvers and parking
- • Compliance with regulations
- • Bring a vehicle in good condition
How to Get Your License?
New License (First Time)
⏱️ Estimated time: 30-45 minutes
Renewal (Revalidation)
📅 WHEN TO RENEW
- • From 90 days before expiration
- • If it has expired, it can also be renewed
📋 DOCUMENTS TO RENEW
- • Previous license (original and copy)
- • Current official ID
- • Valid medical certificate
- • Proof of address (only if it changed)
💰 2026 REVALIDATION COSTS
- • 3 years: $972
- • 5 years: $1,297
Replacement for Loss/Theft
📄 REQUIREMENTS
- • Theft/loss report (Public Prosecutor)
- • Valid official ID
- • 2026 cost: $837 (same validity as the lost one)
💰 License Costs 2026
4% increase as of January 1, 2026 (Ley de Ingresos BC)
Official Fees (New Issuance)
DRIVER / MOTORCYCLIST
CHAUFFEUR TYPE C (Light Commercial)
CHAUFFEUR A/B/D (Public/Heavy Transport)
MINOR PERMIT (16-17 years)
Revalidation Costs and Other Procedures
📋 REVALIDATION (Renewal)
- • Driver/Motorcyclist 3 years: $972.49
- • Driver/Motorcyclist 5 years: $1,296.65
📋 OTHER PROCEDURES
- • Replacement for loss/theft: $837.34
- • Provisional license (9 months): $966.00
- • License cancellation: $373.82
Note: Prices may include a municipal contribution (~$30-50 extra). Costs vary depending on the applicant's birthday.
⚠️ Permanent License: Mandatory Update
IMPORTANT FOR PERMANENT LICENSES
If you have a permanent driver license issued in 2020 or later, you must update it every 5 years from the issuance date.
🚨 Consequence of NOT updating:
If you do not update within 3 months after the 5 years are reached, your license will LOSE its permanent status and will no longer be valid.
📅 Deadline to update:
- • Starting on your birthday
- • You have a maximum of 3 months
- • Calculated as: issuance date + 5 years
💰 2026 update cost:
- • $837.34 (equivalent to a replacement)
- • Only data and photo are updated
- • Keeps its permanent status
🎯 Discounts for Vulnerable Groups
50% Discount Available
SENIORS
- • INAPAM card required
- • Applies to issuance and renewal
- • Example: $730 instead of $1,461 (5 years)
- • Discount valid once a year per procedure
RETIREES, PENSIONERS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
- • Retirement/pension documentation
- • Disability card
- • Same 50% discount
- • Also applies to the vehicle registration card
PRIORITY ATTENTION
- • Priority line at the offices
- • Accessible modules (ramps)
- • Walk-in service (seniors, pregnant women, people with disabilities)
📍 Where to Apply in Mexicali?
Recaudación de Rentas Offices
CENTRO CÍVICO OFFICE
(Main)
GUADALUPE VICTORIA MODULE
(Valley)
CIUDAD MORELOS MODULE
(Valley)
📊 Important Procedure Facts
Can It Be Done Online?
❌ NOT completely - Physical presence is required for:
- • Photo and fingerprint capture
- • Theory and road tests
- • Biometric capture
✅ YES partially:
- • Schedule an appointment (mandatory online)
- • Pre-registration and payment calculation
- • Cost estimate lookup
Identidad Digital BC App
📱 After getting your physical license, download the app:
- • Identidad Digital BC (App Store / Play Store)
- • Carry your license and vehicle registration card on your phone
- • Valid to identify yourself before traffic officers
- • Available for U.S. and Mexico phone numbers
- • Free and official from the Government of BC
Important Changes 2026
- ⚠️ 4% increase in all procedures
- ⚠️ Permanent licenses: Mandatory update every 5 years
- ⚠️ Late fees for expiration: +50% (up to 3 months), +75% (3-6 months), +100% (more than 6 months)
💡 Tips for a Successful Procedure
Preparing for the Tests
📚 THEORY TEST
- • Study the BC Traffic Regulations
- • Memorize the main traffic signs
- • Know the basic fines and penalties
🚗 ROAD TEST
- • Practice parallel parking
- • Master the use of mirrors and turn signals
- • Respect speed limits
- • Bring a vehicle in good condition
The Day of the Procedure
- Arrive 15 minutes early
- Bring original documents AND copies
- Dress appropriately for the photo
- Avoid caps or sunglasses
- Vehicle with a full tank and valid papers
- Payment methods: cash, debit/credit card
📞 Need Help? Contact Recaudación de Rentas
Phone Support
📞 DIRECT LICENSE LINE
Centro Cívico: (686) 558-1000 ext. 5901
Citizen Support: (686) 900-9091
🕐 Hours: Mon-Fri 7:00-17:00, Sat 8:00-13:00
Official Portals
🌐 APPOINTMENTS: citas.ebajacalifornia.gob.mx
🌐 PROCEDURES: tramites.ebajacalifornia.gob.mx
🌐 INFORMATION: bajacalifornia.gob.mx
🌐 DIGITAL IDENTITY: bajacalifornia.gob.mx/Innovacion/Identidad_Digital
📧 General contact: postmaster@baja.gob.mx
📧 Identidad Digital App: gbajacalifornia@gmail.com