Mexico - Apply for Professional License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for a Professional License, the applicant has to approach the Association based on the applicant's profession. or National Council for Educational link Secretary of Public Education link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. If the application is approved, the applicant will be issued a Professional License by the regulatory body or professional association.
12. This license will serve as official authorization to practice your profession in Mexico and may come with specific rights, responsibilities, and ethical obligations.
13. This entire process can be completed within 15 – 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Valid identification document (e.g., passport, national ID card).
• Proof of legal residence or legal presence in Mexico (for non-Mexican citizens).
• Education qualification
• Academic transcript
• Professional references
• Proof of practical experience
• Language proficiency certificates
• Fee receipt

Office Locations & Contacts

Secretary of Public Education
Republic of Argentina #28,
Historic Center, Mexico City. CP 06020
Telephone: (55) 36017599
Attention to citizens: (01800) 288 6688. Service hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Contact link


National Council for Educational
University Avenue 1200 Xoco 03330 Mexico City
Telephone: 52 41 74 00 extensions 7491 / 7492
Email - [email protected]
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any qualified person who intends to Apply for a Professional License is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 – 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Surname
• Address
• ZIP code
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Email
• Parents name
• Nationality
• Education details
• Mailing address
• Other details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• In Mexico, a Professional License (Cédula Profesional) is an official document issued by the Secretariat of Public Education (Secretaría de Educación Pública or SEP) that certifies an individual's professional qualifications and grants them legal authorization to practice a specific profession.
• It serves as evidence that the holder has met the educational requirements and possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to practice their chosen profession.

Information which might help

• The Professional License is typically required for regulated professions that have a direct impact on public health, safety, or welfare. Examples of professions that often require a Professional License in Mexico include doctors, lawyers, engineers, architects, dentists, psychologists, and many others.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• To obtain a Professional License, individuals must complete the required educational qualifications, such as obtaining a degree or diploma from an accredited educational institution in their field of study.