Lexy Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 I need to renew my Mex drivers license in a few days and I'm not seeing any recent guidance on my search on this forum. Can I do it in Chapala? I'm driving a Mexican plated car. I did not get my emissions sticker this year. Will that be a problem? What do I need to bring? If I have to go to Guadalajara, I'll need a facilitator with a car (or to drive mine). Any ideas? What a bad time of the year to have to renew. Lexy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibarra Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Lexy, you don't have to own a car to have a driver's license so your question about the sticker isn't relevant. No renewals in Chapala. Most of us go to Plaza Las Torres, 8 Julio and Lazaro Cardenas in GDL. Need originals and copy: current utility bill, curp #, permanente or temporal card, take your passport and a copy just in case, take your driver's license. If you have DIF or INAPAM card, make a copy of it too as you will receive 50% discount. There is a bank in the mall to pay the fee or you can pay at local bank before you go. Office on the 2nd floor, the guard will direct you to the proper line. I suggest you arrive when they open, 8 :30 I think, whole thing will take around an hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibarra Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 I just found this link, maybe it will help. http://www.retirementinajijic-chapala.com/drivers-license-renew-chapala-save-time/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Better go tomorrow...government offices closing Fri for the holidays. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKL Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Make that 3+ hours - that is if the printer that makes the photos breaks down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pogo Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 I note that ibarra says "Most of us go to . . . ." Is it still possible to go to Ocotlan? In either case, will an Interpreter be needed? I remember talk of having a renewal clinic at LCS. Has anything ever come of that? That was one of the brightest ideas LCS has had in years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 As a practical matter.....................the fine for driving with an expired license is probably so insignificant compared to the hassle and expense of trying to rush over there at the last minute that you might want to consider that. Also, after the New Year rush is over you can renew your license for exactly the same amount whether expired or not. Mine was 2 years expired (I had been using my Texas license) and they did not add a fine nor a nasty comment. They directed me to the front of the line and gave me the old codger discount without any card or even asking for it. Puerto Vallarta seems to be more laid back in all this type of stuff. Have only been stopped once, to make sure I was wearing a seatbelt and got an apology, have a nice day, etc. Lots of permanente folks with non-Mexican plates and I've never heard of anyone getting a smog inspection. Just another example of how everything here in Mexico works according to local tradition. Viva Mexico. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensley Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Lexy you don't have to panic ours expired on Halloween and we are just going to do renew in Feb. you can let it expire for a year, they don't care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexy Posted December 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Thanks, everyone. I'm resigned to be driving with an expired license after Dec 20 and hoping for no crappy consequences. If my next expiration date is based on my upcoming renewal date, then I won't be facing a renewal at Christmas/New Year. All good. Happy holidays, all. Lexy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostlylost Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 At las Aguilas on Lopez Mateos Sur it took 20 minutes or less both times I renewed. Front of the lines for age also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside7 Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 On 12/14/2017 at 1:05 PM, Lexy said: Thanks, everyone. I'm resigned to be driving with an expired license after Dec 20 and hoping for no crappy consequences. If my next expiration date is based on my upcoming renewal date, then I won't be facing a renewal at Christmas/New Year. All good. Happy holidays, all. Lexy What about your Insurance coverage, is it valid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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