El Salvador - Convert or Exchange Foreign Driver License

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Procedure

1. To convert or exchange a foreign driver license to El Salvador driver license, please make sure you have the required documents that listed under the Required Documents section of this page.
2. You could get in touch with the following office locations who could help you guide in the correct direction : Branch Location

Note : Foreigner with driver license with foreign language in it, should produce a notarized translation of the driver license.

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Required Documents

REQUIREMENTS FOR SALVADORANS

• Current foreign license in original and notarized copy.
• Tax identification number (TIN) (original and copy).
• Unico personal identity document (DUI) (original and copy).
• Proof of blood type.

REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGNERS

• Current foreign license in original and notarized copy.
• Tax Identification Number (TIN) (original and copy).
• Valid passport (original and copy).
• Temporary resident card (with a force greater than 3 months) or license (original and copy) permanent resident.
• Proof of blood type.

Office Locations & Contacts

Call Center Helpline : 2260-9744
Following are office locations of SERTRACEN which could help : Branch Location
Other contact information and locations : Other Contact Information

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Fees

REQUIREMENTS FOR SALVADORANS
Process cost $ 54.43 dollars

REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGNERS
Process cost $ 22.60 dollars

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