In Durango, all individuals 18 years of age or older can apply for a driver’s license (for both motorists and motorcyclists), which is valid for three years. Below are the requirements, costs, and steps to complete the process.
Requirements to Apply for a Driver’s License in Durango
The requirements for obtaining a driver’s license in Durango are as follows:
- Completed driver’s license application form (original and two copies).
- Proof of address issued within the last four months (original and one copy).
- Official identification (original and two copies).
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be able to read and write.
Driver’s License Fees for 2026
- Motorcycle License: 657 pesos
- Automobile Driver’s License: 985 pesos
How to Apply for a Driver’s License in Durango
The driver’s license application must be completed in person at the Multipayment Centers and Revenue Collection Centers in Durango, according to the State Secretariat of Finance and Administration.
The procedure for obtaining a driver’s license for the first time is as follows:
- Go to the information desk at a Multipayment Center or Revenue Collection Center.
- Request and complete the driver’s license application form.
- Pay for the Certificate of No Traffic Violations and the examination fee.
- Have your documents reviewed by a Traffic Department officer.
- Pass the written examination covering the Traffic Law and Traffic Regulations.
- Pass the practical driving examination.
- Complete the visual acuity medical examination.
- Pay the driver’s license issuance fee.
- Have your photograph taken for the driver’s license.
Most Multipayment Centers in Durango open at 9:00 a.m., although closing times may vary. They provide service Monday through Friday.
The agency also operates a mobile service unit, whose location can be found through the official social media accounts of the Secretariat of Finance and Administration.
Benefits Available in Durango
Among the benefits offered by the State of Durango when applying for a driver’s license are:
- A 50% discount on the driver’s license during certain promotional periods.
- The My First Driver’s License program, aimed at young adults between 18 and 23 years old, which offers the license at a reduced cost.
Driver’s License Renewal or Replacement
For the renewal or replacement of a driver’s license in Durango, the fees remain the same. Applicants are only required to submit:
- A completed application.
- Proof of address.
- An official identification.
Source: radioformula
