In Argentina, the driver's license is an essential document for drivers, both for professional and personal use. The National Traffic Law and local regulations govern the acquisition and renewal of this license, establishing age-related limitations. The minimum age to obtain the license is 17 years with parental authorization. Starting at 65 years, renewals are conducted for shorter periods, and from 70 years onwards, annual renewal is subject to passing a medical examination.
Regarding cost, in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, the process costs $22,060 along with $6,800 allocated to CeNAT. To obtain the license, applicants must present their valid National Identity Document with an address in the City, and in case of any medical condition, a medical certificate. Those under 18 years must be accompanied by their legal guardian, and foreigners must meet specific requirements.
Citizens who can process the driver's license for free in CABA include veterans of the Malvinas, people with a poverty certificate, and retirees or pensioners whose only income does not exceed the current Minimum Vital and Mobile Salary. The digital license is available to all drivers and can be obtained through the miBA app, validating identity with a biometric method or in person.
Drivers must place the "beginner" sticker on the vehicle during the first six months, and starting at 21 years, they may apply for a professional license for specific categories of vehicles. In Argentina, no maximum age for driving has been established so far.
