Nicaragua - Add or Delete Driver License Category

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Procedure

1. Complete an application and present your National Identification Card (for nationals) or Certificate of Permanent Residence (for foreigners).
2. Present your driver's license.
3. Pay the application fee.

Note: You may be asked to take a test (theory or practical or both) before you obtain a new driver's license category. Contact your local police to know more details.

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Required Documents

• National identification card for nationals or Certificate of Permanent Residence for foreigners
• Driver's license

Office Locations & Contacts

National Police Directory

Centro de Documentacion (CEDOC) - National Police

Eligibility

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Fees

C $ 200

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

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Related Videos

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications. 
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Instructions

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required Information

A list which displays the kind of information which is required to complete the procedure.
e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the Document

A driving license is an official document which states that a person may operate a motorized vehicle, such as a motorcycle, car, truck or a bus, on a public roadway. This document also serves as identification and proof of age.

Following is a procedure on how to add or delete a driver's license category.

Information which might help

Driver's license categories:
Category 1: Motorcycles and quad bikes (up to 200cc)
Category 2: Motorcycles and quad bikes (over 200cc)
Category 3: Light vehicles and taxis whose capacity does not exceed nine persons including the driver; or 3.5 tons (3,500 kg)
Category 4 - 4A: Vehicles with cargo capacity between 4 to 8 tons
Category 4B: Passenger transport vehicle with seating capacity not exceeding 18 people (including the driver)
Category 5 - 5A: Vehicles with load capacity between 8 to 12 tons
Category 5B: Passenger transport vehicle with seating capacity not exceeding 25 people (including the driver)
Category 6 - 6A: Vehicles with load capacity between 12 to 18 tons and articulated vehicles
Category 6B: Passenger transport vehicle with seating capacity for more than 25 people
Category 7: Vehicles with load capacity greater than 18 tons and articulated vehicles
Category 8: Farm vehicles (mowers, seeders, combines, etc.) and construction vehicles (loaders, backhoes, compactors, crawler tractors, etc.) and all other vehicles used in farming and construction

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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

External Links

• National Police - Nicaragua:

http://www.policia.gob.ni/?p=165

Others

More information which might help people.