For Foreigners:

• Original and copy of the migration card (valid, undamaged plastic and seal, readable data and photograph). If you have a permanent resident permit (E card), you must present the original and copy of the personal identification card (valid, undamaged plastic and seal, with readable data and photograph).
• In case of loss of the ID, you can present the ID request from the Electoral Tribunal with the seal and signature of the official.
• Original and copy of the ordinary passport (valid and undamaged, according to the nationality described in the migration card).
• Present the original driver’s license. (In case of not presenting the driver’s license, you must complete the lost license report form).
• Perform visual and auditory validation (virtual or in-person according to your processing method) according to the procedure established by the A.T.T.T.
• Cost of the driver’s license procedure:https://www.sertracen.com.pa/costos-de-licencia/
• Must be in good standing with the A.T.T.T.
• Individuals with hearing disabilities must present an original medical diagnosis issued by an Otorhinolaryngologist, or they must present an original audiometry test, both of which must have a validity of no more than 6 months. With this information, individuals with hearing disabilities do not need to undergo auditory validation.

NOTE: The disability card from SENADIS will not be accepted, as it is only valid for the economic benefits granted by Law 134 of 2013. The disability card from the Ministry of Health will not be accepted either, as it is only for medical care within the Health system.

Important:

 Anyone aged 85 or older must take the skill test for the category(ies) on their driver’s license, so the renewal must be done at a branch where a practical validation is performed. The vehicle for practical validation must be in good condition with a valid license plate (sticker and decal).

• If you are elderly, retired, or pensioned, you can request your in-person procedure without a prior appointment.

Anyone aged 70 and older can opt for a driver’s license, which will be valid for two (2) years. Additionally, they must present a certificate of good physical and mental health issued by a specialist in internal medicine or geriatrics; this certificate must have a validity of no more than 6 months. The document must contain the full name, passport number, or permanent resident number (E card) for foreigners, seal, and fresh signature of the doctor with their specialty. If more than five (5) years have passed without renewal, taking into account the expiration date of the last procedure, you cannot opt for online processing (action protected under article 116). The vehicle for practical validation must be in good condition with a valid license plate (sticker and decal).

• The renewal process can be initiated six (6) months before the expiration date of your current driver’s license. If you do not have your valid physical license for renewal, you must wait 72 business hours to be able to carry out the requested procedure due to waiting and verification of minor infractions by the A.T.T.T.
• The validity of the new driver’s license is conditioned to the end of the stay registered in the migration card, up to a maximum of four (4) years from the date of issuance as regulated by the traffic laws of our country.
• If you have an active payment arrangement, the validity of the driver’s license will depend on the clause established with the A.T.T.T.
• Payment must be made at the branch where your procedure ends.
• You can make your payment in cash, with a credit or debit card at the ATTT cashiers within Sertracen branches. Also, through online banking or ATMs, once the operator indicates the control number of your new procedure if paying by ATM.

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

• Through the platform with VISA / Mastercard credit card. Also at an ATM or online banking. If you choose the Delivery method, the payment must be made with a VISA / Mastercard credit card.
• Names, surnames, and document number must match or be the same on all requirements presented. If there are any differences in the data, supporting documents will be requested to validate that it is the same person.
• All documentation provided must be valid, in good condition, without damage, and readable data and photograph must comply with security guidelines. (Applies to all requirements).
• Foreigners with a new document number: To process a driver’s license after any change of identity document (passport to passport, passport to ID, ID to passport, or ID to ID), records must be updated to the new number:
  –Vehicle registration (vehicles to be updated)
  –Minor infractions (pending ones must be paid, and payment arrangements must be updated to the new document number).
  –Weights and dimensions (procedures for vehicles they maintain or that were related to their name must have completed all processes, i.e., the withdrawal of cards and payments.
  –Traffic courts (restrictions and police reports must be resolved or updated to the new number).

• Any foreigner registered under a limited migratory status can only opt for categories A, B, and C.
• The issuance of the driver’s license is conditioned on compliance with the regulations of the traffic law and that all requirements are valid at the time of document printing.
• For foreigners with temporary residence, the validity of the driver’s license is determined by the expiration of the migration card or up to four (4) years; whichever comes first.
• Once the procedure is initiated, it must be completed at that branch.
• You must not have accumulated more than fifty (50) points in your driver’s history at the time of requesting the procedure. (Requirement by Law 146 of April 15, 2020, starts to be effective from May 15, 2020)

Foreigners

• Original and copy of the migration card (valid, without deterioration in plastic and seal, with legible data and photograph). If you have permanent resident permission (E card), you must present the original and a copy of the personal identity card (valid, without deterioration in plastic and seal, with legible data and photograph).
• In case of loss of the ID card, you can submit the ID card request to the Electoral Tribunal with the seal and signature of the official.
• Original and copy of the ordinary passport (valid and undamaged, according to the nationality described in the migration card).
• Present the original driver’s license. (In case of not presenting the driver’s license, you must complete the lost license report form).
• Present a negative result for the consumption of marijuana and cocaine issued by a laboratory authorized by the Technical Council of Public Health of the Ministry of Health. (Must indicate the full name of the user, passport number or permanent resident number (E card) for foreigners, seal, and fresh signature of the laboratory technician). *It has a validity period of six (6) months from the date of issuance of the document.
• Perform visual and auditory validation (virtual or in-person according to your processing method) according to the procedure established by the A.T.T.T.
• Cost of the driver’s license process: https://www.sertracen.com.pa/costos-de-licencia/
• SYou must be in good standing with the A.T.T.T.
• Individuals with hearing disabilities must present an original medical diagnosis issued by an Otorhinolaryngologist, or they must present an original audiometry exam, both of which must have a validity period not exceeding 6 months. With this information, individuals with hearing disabilities do not need to undergo auditory validation.

NOTE: The SENADIS disability card will not be accepted, as it is only valid for the economic benefits granted by Law 134 of 2013. The disability card from the Ministry of Health will also not be accepted, as it is only for medical care within the health system.
Important:

• Individuals aged 85 and above must undergo the skill test according to the category(s) specified in their driver’s license. Therefore, the renewal must be done at a branch where practical validation is conducted. The vehicle for the practical validation must be in good condition with a valid license plate (decal and sticker).
• If you are elderly, retired, or a pensioner, you can request your in-person transaction without a prior appointment.

Individuals aged 70 and above can opt for a driver’s license, which will be valid for two (2) years. Additionally, they must present a certificate of good physical and mental health issued by a specialist in internal medicine or geriatrics. This certificate must have a validity period not exceeding 6 months. The document must include the full name, passport number, or permanent resident number (E card) for foreigners, seal, and fresh signature of the doctor with their specialty.

• If more than five (5) years have passed without renewal, considering the expiration date of the last transaction, you cannot opt for online processing (action covered under Article 116). The vehicle for practical validation must be in good condition with a valid license plate (decal and sticker).
• The renewal process can be initiated six (6) months before the expiration date of the current driver’s license. If you do not have your valid physical license for renewal, you must wait 72 business hours to complete the requested process due to waiting and verification of minor infractions by the A.T.T.T.
• The validity of the new driver’s license is conditioned by the end of the stay registered in the migration card, up to a maximum of four (4) years from the date of issuance, as regulated by the traffic laws of our country.
• If you have an active payment arrangement, the validity of the driver’s license depends on the clause established with the A.T.T.T.
• Payment must be made at the branch where your transaction ends.
• You can make your payment in cash, with credit and debit cards at the ATTT counters within Sertracen branches. It can also be done through online banking or ATMs, once the operator provides the control number for your new transaction in the case of ATM payment.

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

• Through the platform with VISA / Mastercard credit cards. It can also be done at ATMs or through online banking. If you choose the Delivery method, the payment must be made with VISA / Mastercard credit cards.
• Names, surnames, and document numbers must match or be the same in all presented requirements. In case of any differences in the data, supporting documents will be requested for validation, and it will be subject to verification.
• All documentation provided must be valid, in good condition, without damage, and legible data and photograph must comply with security guidelines. (Applies to all requirements).
• For foreigners with a new document number: To process a driver’s license after a change of identity document (passport to passport, passport to ID card, ID card to passport, or ID card to ID card), records must be updated to the new number:
  –Vehicle registration (vehicles maintained must be updated).
  –Minor infractions (outstanding fines must be paid, and payment arrangements must be updated to the new document number).
  –Weights and dimensions (procedures for vehicles maintained or related to your name must have completed all processes, i.e., withdrawal of cards and payments).
  –Traffic courts (restrictions and police reports must be resolved or updated to the new document number).
• Any foreigner registered under a limited migratory status can only opt for categories A, B, and C.
• The issuance of the driver’s license is subject to compliance with the traffic regulations and that all requirements are valid at the time of printing the document.
• For foreigners with temporary residence, the validity of the driver’s license is determined by the expiration of the migration card or up to four (4) years, whichever comes first.
• Once the process has started, it must be completed at the specified branch.
• There should be no accumulation of more than fifty (50) points in your driving history at the time of requesting the transaction. (Requirement as per Law 146 of April 15, 2020, effective from May 15, 2020).