As promised, here is the updated information.
In case you missed it, Part 1 is here: https://gringopost.com/2023/02/02/drivers-license-exchange-canje-de-licencia-extranjera/
In NM, you can order a Certified Driver Record online which you can download and print. “There is a $9.99 charge for each certified driver history record.” The fee for getting it apostilled in Santa Fe was $3.
Last week, couple of days after his arrival, we went to the Agencia Nacional de Tránsito (ANT) to see the lady as instructed, so she could check the paperwork. We told the guard why we were there and he had us wait until she was available. We handed her the paperwork. She looked over the paperwork, did something on the computer, said everything was in order, told us to get it translated and notarized, and asked us when we wanted the appointment for. We set it for next week.
She handed us another paper with the list of requirements (she told me she re-did it) and write the appointment information on the back. We have an appointment for next Wed. 26th, at 8 AM. Please note: You do not make this appointment online.
Here is the updated list of requirements, just so you know:
“Requirements
1- Validate that there is an agreement with the country of origin of the driving license.
2- Original ID: Cedula or Passport and Visa w/ more than 180 days.
3- Receipt of payment – original for $142.
4- Original DL from the country of origin. If not in Spanish, attach the translation.
5- Results of the psychosensometric test – original and you passed.
6- Original blood type card issued by Red Cross.
7- Original Driving Record. Apostilled. Translated and notarized in EC.
8- Certificado de Movimiento Migratorio/Migratory Movement Certificate
9- Personal email address
Remember:
* Apply at the office of head of agency [ANT] for the appointment and payment order.
* If you have the CONADIS certificate, let them know prior to making a payment.
* If you have another type of license, you need to present it for the process.”
She instructed we have to come back with everything at the time of the appointment, so the paperwork can get checked and then we can make the payment at the bank. Apparently now it does not have to be paid at Banco Pacifico and we can go across the street. Will let you know how this goes…
In order to satisfy the other requirements, this is what we did:
1- We left the paperwork for translation and notarization with our Lawyer.
2- Went to the Red Cross to get the blood type certificate. They have a window specifically for that. Pay $7. (f*@ robbery) and he got a pretty card that expires in a year. Yes. I am not kidding. The card now has an expiration date of 1 year.
3- Went to get the psychosensometric test at one of the schools. They checked his vision, hearing, and reflexes. He passed. Paid $20. As of now, it is still good for 60 days.
The only thing we have left to get prior to his appointment is the Certificado de Movimiento Migratorio, which we will do next week. Figured we better leave that closer to the appointment date, since I have been here long enough to know better…
Meanwhile, he has been studying the 300+ questions and doing the simulation test online to get ready for the driving test next week. It is a pass/fail test. You must get at least 16 out of the 20 questions to pass.
Will post the final part once we finish the procedure next week.
P.S.
The ANT is now located on Avenida Mexico y Las Americas, at the old CREA, next to the tranvia’s lot/parking/shop. They have signs as to where to go. Find parking (seems easier behind the hospital) and go to the second floor.
MK: pthjm1ck46xp@opayq.com .
City: Cuenca