The driver’s license or license It is essential when driving a vehicle, so every so often it must be renewed.
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The Ministry of Transport and Communications recalled that driving a vehicle with the license expired It is considered a very serious offense that is sanctioned considering the value of one UIT and an additional sum for each month elapsed since the expiration date. The fine ranges from S/ 207.50 to more than S/ 2,490.
What kind of procedure is there to revalidate my license?
The MTC informed that the revalidation of this document can be requested:
- via online in Lima.
- Presential in the Driver’s License Issuance Center at the national level, without the need to give the practical driving test.
Before revalidating your driver’s license, it is necessary to pass the medical examination in any of the establishments authorized by the MTC. In this link You can find the one closest to your home.
The medical center will record your results in the National System of Drivers. If you are fit, both physically and psychologically, you can continue with the process.
Which are the requirements?
For the revalidate your driver’s license of the same category or a lower one, you must meet the following requirements:
- DNI, identity card, applicant card, asylee (original and valid) or immigration card (original and copy).
- Brief expired or to be won.
- Medical exam approved.
- Traffic Rules Exam approved at an Assessment Center (this is not required for Class A Category I).
- If you have an immigration card, Temporary Permanence Permit, asylum or refuge, present a passport-size photograph with a white background.
What are the 3 steps to revalidate your driver’s license?
In Metropolitan Lima, you can opt for the physical or virtual license. Remember that you can only choose one of the two. The first costs S/ 14.70, while the digital version costs S/ 6.70.
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You can make the payment at Banco de la Nación or through the bank’s app págalo.pe for the concept of a driver’s license with the code 1602 for physical license y 1601 for the electronic license.
For people from the regions, payment rates and procedures are carried out according to what is established by each regional government.
- 2. Go to the License Issuance Center
Locate the Licensing Center that corresponds to your region and go to it. Present the requirements and request the revalidation of your driver’s license. You must fill out a form with your personal information and a sworn statement that you are not suspended or disabled from driving. Finally, you will deliver your expired license.
- 3. Collect your revalidated license
The maximum term for delivery of your driver’s license revalidated is 20 minutes (in provinces, it may take a little longer). From the moment you receive your license, you are fit to drive once more.
How to carry out the process online?
To carry out the process via the web from Lima, follow these steps:
- Pay the cost of the procedure mentioned above
- Enter the web portal of MTC licenses
- Select the “Revalidation” option
- Enter the ID number and accept the affidavit
- Select your pick-up location: the MTC offices in Lince and Cercado de Lima or the MAC Lima Este and MAC Lima Norte centers.
- Print your proof, since it is the proof you need to collect your license. License issuance takes time between 24 and 48 hours from the online request.
- After the suggested time, go with your printed certificate to the place you selected to pick up your revalidated license.
- Keep in mind that if you have not yet passed your medical exam, you will not be able to do this procedure online.
Revalidate license from the age of 70
From the age of 70, the term to revalidate the driver’s license varies as follows:
- If you are between 70 and 75 years old, you must revalidate your AII or AIII license every year.
- If you are between 75 and 81 years old, you must revalidate your AI license every 3 years and the AII or AIII every 6 months.
- If you are over 81 years old, you must revalidate your AI license every 2 years and you will not be able to renew your AII or AIII license.
Also, people of legal age must meet other conditions:
- Not be suspended or have the driver’s license withheld according to the National Registry of Sanctions.
- Do not have sanctions or fines pending payment.
- Not be deprived of the right to drive land transport vehicles