Foreigners

• Original birth certificate of the minor duly certified by the Consulate or Embassy of the country of birth of the minor in Panama, with its respective authentication of signatures at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Panama.

Important: It can be apostilled in the country of birth of the minor if it is a signatory to the Hague Convention.

• Original and copy of the migration card (valid, undamaged plastic with a seal, legible data and photograph).
• Original and copy of the ordinary passport (according to the nationality described in the migration card, valid and undamaged).
• Bank guarantee or insurance company bond to cover damages to third parties for an amount of B/.25,000.00 valid until the minor turns eighteen (18) years of age or until the time specified by the insurer or bank. Must be requested by the father and/or mother, or legal guardian when there is no father and/or mother.
• Present the result from an authorized laboratory whose origin is endorsed by the Technical Council of Public Health of the Minsa with the blood type and RH factor. (Must indicate the user’s full name, passport number, with a fresh seal and signature from the laboratory technician).
• Present a certificate of good physical and mental health. The certificate must indicate the user’s full name, passport number, with a fresh seal and signature from the doctor with their specialty. It has a validity period of six (6) months from the date of issue of the document. *No mental health certificate from a psychologist applies to this type of procedure.
• Present a negative result for the consumption of marijuana and cocaine from an authorized laboratory whose origin is endorsed by the Technical Council of Public Health of the Minsa (Must indicate the user’s full name, passport number, with a fresh seal and signature of the laboratory technician). It has a validity period of six (6) months from the date of issue of the document.
• Certificate of theoretical and practical training course from an authorized agent or by the A.T.T.T. that certifies that the applicant is suitable to drive the type of vehicle corresponding to the application. The expiration of the initiated process is subject to the validity of this requirement (365 days from the date of issue).
• Applies to driving licenses with categories A, B, and C.
• Perform visual, auditory, theoretical, and practical validation at the branch according to the procedure established by the A.T.T.T.

Note:

• You can perform practical validation on a simulator, at no additional cost, according to enabled categories.

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• Bring your vehicle for practical validation according to the requested category(s), it must be in good condition with a valid license plate (valid decal and sticker).
• Sertracen does not rent vehicles.
• Cost of the provisional driving permit process https://www.sertracen.com.pa/costos-de-licencia/
• Must be in good standing with the A.T.T.T.
• People with a hearing disability certificate from Senadis may present a medical diagnosis issued by an ENT specialist or an audiometry examination with a validity of no more than 6 months (from the date of issue). It must have the full name, personal identity number (card or passport), signature and fresh seal of the person issuing the diagnosis or exam result. With this documentation, the person with a disability certificate will not have to perform the hearing validation.

Requirements forfather, mother, or legal guardian:

• Original processing request from the father, mother, or legal guardian, duly signed, stating that they will be jointly responsible for the civil liability incurred by the minor. Original and copy of their identity document (if foreign, present the migration card and passport according to the nationality of registration). Valid, undamaged, and legible photograph.
  It is mandatory to submit the application on behalf of the person signing the bond or bank guarantee (mother and/or father, legal guardian) and the person accompanying them during the process (mother and/or father, legal guardian).
• Father, mother, or legal guardian must be present throughout the process for assistance, cannot be with the minor during visual, auditory, theoretical, and practical validations.

Important:

• Names, surnames, and document numbers must match or be identical in all presented requirements. If there is any difference in the data, supporting documents will be requested to validate that it is the same person and will be subject to verification.
• All documentation in a language other than Spanish must be translated and stamped by an interpreter authorized in the Republic of Panama (with a fresh seal and signature)..
• All documentation provided must be valid, in good condition, undamaged, and legible data and photograph must comply with security guidelines. (Applies to all requirements).
• The legal guardian must present the legal document that attributes them to this condition. If it is a document issued abroad, the signature must be authenticated.
• The vehicle must be in good condition and with its vehicle registration updated (valid decal and sticker).
• Access of vehicles to be used in the practical validation area:

• Vehicles labeled by driving schools authorized by the A.T.T.T. can only be used by users holding a valid certificate with category(s) matching the vehicle(s) to be used issued by said school.
• Any private vehicle can enter once to take the test.
• The issuance of the provisional driving permit is conditioned on compliance with the provisions of the traffic regulations and that all requirements are valid at the time of printing the document.
• The validity of the provisional driving permit is determined by the expiration of the migration card, the expiration of the bond by the insurer/bank guarantee, or until the age of eighteen (18) is reached (whichever occurs first).

• Article 118 of the traffic regulations regulates provisional permits for those over sixteen (16) years of age.
• Once the process has started, it must be completed at that branch.
• Payment must be made at the branch where your process ends.
• You can make your payment in cash, with a credit and debit card at the ATTT cash registers within Sertracen branches. Also through online banking or at ATMs, once the operator provides you with the control number of your new procedure in case of paying by ATM.

• Original birth certificate of the minor, with signatures duly certified by the Consulate or Embassy of the minor’s country of birth in Panama, with the respective authentication of signatures at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Panama.
  Important: It can be apostilled in the country of birth of the minor if it is a signatory to the Hague Convention.

• If the minor possesses a permanent youth resident card (Cédula E), they must present the original and a copy of their personal identity card (valid on both the front and back, without damage to the plastic and seal, with legible data and photograph).

• Original and copy of the migration card (valid, without damage to the plastic and seal, with legible data and photograph).

• Original passport according to the nationality described in the migration card.

• A bank guarantee or a surety bond from an insurance company to cover third-party damages for an amount of B/.25,000.00, valid until the minor turns eighteen (18) years old or for the period determined by the insurer or bank. It must be requested by the father and/or mother or the legal guardian if there is no parent available.

• Submit a certificate of good physical and mental health. The certificate must indicate the user’s full name, passport number, and bear the fresh stamp and signature of the physician with their specialty. It is valid for six (6) months from the issuance date. *A certificate of good mental health issued by a psychologist is not applicable for this procedure.

• Submit a negative drug test result for marijuana and cocaine consumption from an authorized laboratory, whose origin is endorsed by the Technical Health Council of Minsa. (It must indicate the user’s full name, passport number, and bear the fresh stamp and signature of the laboratory technician). It is valid for six (6) months from the issuance date.

• Undergo visual and auditory validation (virtual or in-person, depending on the processing method) according to the procedure established by the A.T.T.T.

• Cost of the provisional driving permit procedure: https://www.sertracen.com.pa/costos-de-licencia/

• Must be in good standing with the A.T.T.T.

• Submit the current provisional driving permit.

• Individuals with hearing disabilities must submit a medical diagnosis issued by an otolaryngologist and an audiometry test with a validity of no more than six months (from the issuance date). It must include the full name, personal identification number (ID card or passport), fresh signature, and stamp of the diagnosing professional and the test results. With this documentation, the individual with a hearing disability will not be required to undergo auditory validation.
Note: The disability card issued by SENADIS will not be accepted, as it is only valid for the economic benefits granted by Law 134 of 2013. Likewise, the disability card issued by the Ministry of Health will not be accepted, as it is only for medical care within the public health system.

Requirements for the Father, Mother, or Legal Guardian:

• Original application form signed by the father, mother, or legal guardian, indicating that they will be jointly liable for any civil responsibility incurred by the minor. Original and copy of their identification document (if foreign, they must present a valid migration card, undamaged, and an original passport according to the nationality described in the migration card).
The application form must be submitted by the person signing the surety bond or bank guarantee (mother, father, or legal guardian) and the person accompanying the minor during the process (mother, father, or legal guardian).

• The father, mother, or legal guardian must be present throughout the entire process for attention and cannot be with the minor while they undergo visual and auditory validations.

Important Information:

• Names, surnames, and identification numbers must match exactly in all submitted documents. If there is any discrepancy in the data, supporting documents will be required to verify that it refers to the same person, and the case will be subject to verification.

• All documents in a language other than Spanish must be translated and stamped by an authorized interpreter in the Republic of Panama (with a fresh stamp and signature).

• All submitted documentation must be valid, in good condition, without damage, and with legible data and photographs that comply with security guidelines. The only exception is the passport, which must be presented in its original form according to the nationality described in the migration card (applies to all requirements).

• The legal guardian must present the official document that grants them this status. If it is a document issued abroad, the signature must be authenticated.

• The issuance of the provisional driving permit is subject to compliance with the traffic regulations and the validity of all requirements at the time of document printing. The only exception is the passport, which must be presented in its original form according to the nationality described in the migration card.

• The validity of the provisional driving permit is determined based on the expiration date of the migration card, the expiration of the surety bond/bank guarantee, or the minor reaching eighteen (18) years of age, whichever occurs first.

• Article 118 of the Traffic Regulations governs provisional permits for individuals aged sixteen (16) and older.

• Once the process has begun, it must be completed at the same branch.

• Payment must be made at the branch where the process is finalized.

• Payments can be made in cash, by credit or debit card at ATTT cashiers within Sertracen branches, through online banking, or at ATMs once the operator provides the control number for the new procedure if paying via ATM.

If the procedure is online, payment must be made through the following methods:

• Through the platform using a VISA/Mastercard credit card, at an ATM, or via online banking. If the delivery method is selected as “Delivery,” the payment must be made via VISA/Mastercard credit card.

• Original birth certificate of the minor, with signatures duly certified by the Consulate or Embassy of the minor’s country of birth in Panama, with the corresponding signature authentication at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Panama.
  Important: It can be apostilled in the minor’s country of birth if it is a signatory to the Hague Convention.

• If the minor holds a juvenile permanent resident card (ID E), the original and a copy of the personal identity card must be presented (valid with both front and back sides, without damage to the plastic and seal, with legible data and photograph).

• Original and copy of the migration card (valid, without damage to the plastic and seal, legible data and photograph).

• Original passport according to the nationality described in the migration card.

• Bank guarantee or insurance company bond to cover third-party damages in the amount of B/.25,000.00, valid until the minor reaches eighteen (18) years of age or until the time determined by the insurer or bank. It must be requested by the father and/or mother, or legal guardian when there is no father and/or mother.

• Present a physical and mental health certificate. The certificate must include the full name of the individual, passport number, with the seal and signature of the doctor along with their specialty. It has a validity period of six (6) months from the date of issue. *A mental health certificate from a psychologist does not apply for this process.

• Present a negative result for drug use (marijuana and cocaine) from an authorized laboratory whose origin is endorsed by the Technical Council of Public Health of the Ministry of Health (Minsa). (It must include the full name of the individual, passport number, with the seal and signature of the laboratory technician). It has a validity period of six (6) months from the date of issue.

• Report of lost license from the Public Ministry, only in the case of loss or theft exceeding B/.250.00.

• Complete the lost license form and sworn declaration at the branch.

• Cost of the provisional driver’s permit process: https://www.sertracen.com.pa/costos-de-licencia/

• The applicant must be in good standing with the A.T.T.T.

Requirements for Father, Mother, or Legal Guardian:

• Original request for processing by the father, mother, or legal guardian, duly signed, indicating that they will be jointly responsible for the civil liability incurred by the minor. Original and copy of their identification document (if foreign, they must present the valid migration card without damage and the original passport according to the nationality described in the migration card).
  It is mandatory for the person signing the bond or bank guarantee (mother and/or father, legal guardian) and the person accompanying the process (mother and/or father, legal guardian) to present the request.

• The father, mother, or legal guardian must be present throughout the process for their attention.

Important:

• The names, surnames, and document number must match or be the same in all the presented requirements. If there are any discrepancies in the data, supporting documents will be requested to validate that it is the same person and will be subject to verification.

• Any documentation in a language other than Spanish must be translated and sealed by an authorized interpreter in the Republic of Panama (seal and fresh signature).

• All documentation provided must be valid, in good condition, without damage, with legible data and photograph, and comply with security guidelines, except for the passport, which must be presented in original form according to the nationality described in the migration card (applies to all requirements).

• The legal guardian must present the legal document that designates them in this role. If the document is issued abroad, the signature must be authenticated.

• The issuance of the provisional driver’s permit is conditioned upon compliance with traffic regulations and that all requirements are valid at the time of document printing; except for the passport, which must be presented in original form according to the nationality described in the migration card.

• The validity of the provisional driver’s permit will be the same as the expiration date of the last permit issued.

• Article 118 of the traffic regulations governs provisional permits for those over sixteen (16) years old.

• Applies to all categories.

• To request a duplicate for theft, loss, or robbery, you must access: www.licencia.com.pa

• The duplicate request (automatically generated once the requirements for the process are attached) has a verification period of 72 business hours (Monday to Friday, excluding holidays) for the waiting and verification of minor violations by the A.T.T.T.

• In case of requesting a duplicate for corrections, name changes, document number changes, and other updates in identification documents, the user must present the driver’s license at the branch, and it will be verified that the data on it is legible to proceed with the requested changes. Supporting documents where the change is validated must be presented.

• The payment must be made at the branch where the process is completed.

  • Payments can be made in cash, by credit card, or debit card at the A.T.T.T. counters within Sertracen branches. Also, via online banking or at ATM machines once the operator provides the control number for the new process in case of payment via ATM.

If the process is online, payment must be made using the following methods:

• Through the platform with a VISA / Mastercard credit card. Also, at ATMs or via online banking. If the delivery method selected is Delivery, payment is made via VISA / Mastercard credit card.