The Government confirmed a new process to renew the driver’s license: how to request the digital card?

In Argentina, have the driver license In order it is not only a legal obligation, but also an indispensable condition for circulating on public roads. Hence, renew it in a timely manner It allows you to avoid fines, retentions of the vehicle and even the disqualification to drive.

In this scenario, the National Government announced a series of key changes in the process to update the card, in line with the decision of dissolve the National Road Safety Agency (ANSV), The National Road Directorate (DNV) and the National Traffic and Road Safety Commission (CNTISV). Organizations that, until a few weeks ago, elaborated the regulations, were in charge of the traffic control and administration of the enabling system throughout the country, including their Issuance, impression and registration.

In this way, a new system was promoted to renew the license: from now on it can be done in a form digital and will be available through the app “My Argentina”. The modality seeks to decentralize the process, expedite the processes and grant more autonomy to the provinces and municipalities.

Who cannot renew the driver’s license?

Despite the modernization of the system and the simplification of several steps, not all drivers can access the new renewal process. As reported by the Ministry of Transportation, those who have Active sanctionsunpaid fines or have been disabled to drive for serious infractions. In these cases, the system will cross the data with the provincial records and The card will suspend. Therefore, you must start the process again, including theoretical and practical exams.

Among the main restriction reasons are included:

• People who do not approve the mandatory psychophysical examination.
• Drivers over 70 who do not comply with the annual renewal.
• Beginners who have committed serious infractions in the first two years of license
• Accumulation of fouls (such as speeding, positive breathalyzer or passing red traffic lights). Related to this point, the lack of payment of pending fines is also included, especially if they were notified and not answered within the legal period.
• Judicial sentences that prevent driving vehicles and/or temporary or definitive disqualifications issued by provincial or municipal traffic authorities.

New process to renew the driver’s license in July 2025

According to Decree 196/2025published in the Official Gazette, the procedure for renew The national driver’s license can now be done in a manner 100% digital. This initiative, promoted by the Ministry of Deregulation and the Ministry of Transportation, seeks to expedite the process, avoid duplication and facilitate access.

In addition, the new card will be available in the app “My Argentina” And it has the same legal validity that physics, so it can be used in transit controls within the country. In this first stage, it will work as its complement, but it is expected that in the future it can completely replace it. The steps to renew it are:

1. Enter the website “My Argentina” With your user and password.
2. Validá your personal data and select the process to be carried out: renewal or expansion.
3. I chose the type of driver’s license: common or professional. Then, pay the corresponding ballots.
4. Select the providers to perform the exams and required courses. Once approved, the results are automatically charged and the digital license will be enabled in the Mi Argentina app. Drivers who prefer the physical version can manage it in their Issuer Center paying an additional cost.

This new digital license mode already governs The Autonomous City of Buenos Aires and in the provinces of Santa Fe, Córdoba, Mendoza, Neuquén, Catamarca, Chaco, Salta, Jujuy, Santiago del Estero, Tucumán, Chubut, Corrientes, Misiones, La Rioja, Entre Ríos, San Luis, San Juan, La Pampa, Tierra del Fuego, Santa Cruz and Río Negro.

For its part, Buenos Aires and Formosa They are in the process of adhesion and its next incorporation is expected.