Nicaragua - Apply for Ordinary Driver License (O)
ProcedureEdit
Applying for a license:
- Obtain a certificate from a Driver Education Center proof that you have completed a course in driving.
- Complete an application for a regular driver's license.
- Submit the completed the form along with all other required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
Additional license category: You may apply to obtain additional license category. But if you intend to be hired as a driver for companies, cooperatives or individuals you must apply for a professional license.
Required DocumentsEdit
- National identification card for nationals or Certificate of Permanent Residence for foreigners
- Certificate issued by a Driver Education Center
- Medical report
- Certificate of Mental Fitness
- Vision and blood test
Office Locations & ContactsEdit
Centro de Documentacion (CEDOC) - National Police
EligibilityEdit
Provide eligibility criteria's for going through this procedure.
FeesEdit
- Certificate issued by a Driver Education Center: C $ 125
- Application fee for a regular driver's license: C $ 200
ValidityEdit
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid. e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever
Documents to UseEdit
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Sample DocumentsEdit
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Processing TimeEdit
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InstructionsEdit
Please provide instructions on obtaining the certificate/documents. e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.
Required InformationEdit
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 DocumentEdit
Holders of a regular driving license may drive a vehicle with the exception of vehicles used as a means of livelihood, for this you would need to obtain a professional driver's license. Following is a procedure on how to apply for a regular driving license.
Information which might helpEdit
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/CertificateEdit
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate. e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
External LinksEdit
- National Police - Nicaragua:
OthersEdit
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