Mexico - Obtain a Permit or License to Carry Out the Activity of Selling to the Public at Oil Service Stations

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Obtain a Permit or License to Carry Out the Activity of Selling to the Public at Oil Service Stations, the applicant has to approach the Energy Regulatory Commission
2. (Comisión Reguladora De Energía) link or Ministry of Energy, Secretaría De Energía link
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. The officer will come for a site inspection to check the safety measures etc.
13. If the application is approved, the regulatory authority will issue the permit or license. It may be subject to certain conditions or requirements that must be met by the permit holder.
14. Ensure compliance with all conditions and requirements specified by the regulatory authority.
15. This entire process can be completed within 3 - 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Identification documents of the applicant or company representatives.
• Proof of legal existence of the applicant (for legal persons).
• A business plan outlining the proposed operations, facilities, and services.
• Environmental impact assessment or environmental management plan.
• Proof of compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Financial statements or evidence of financial capacity.
• Any other documents specified by the regulatory authority.

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Energy, Secretaría De Energía
Insurgentes Sur 890,
Del Valle, Mexico City. CP 03100
Telephone: 55-5000-6000
Attention to citizens:
Secretary of Energy
email - [email protected]
Contact link

Energy Regulatory Commission
(Comisión Reguladora De Energía)
Blvd. Adolfo López Mateos 172 Merced Gómez 03930 Mexico City
Telephone: 5283 1500
Citizen Service: 5283 1515
Email - [email protected]
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any individual who intends to Obtain a Permit or License to Carry Out the Activity of Selling to the Public at Oil Service Stations is eligible to make this application.

Fees

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

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire registration process can be completed within 3 -4 weeks 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
• Gender
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Email
• Nationality
• Mailing address
• Other details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The license to carry out the activity of selling to the public at oil service stations in Mexico is commonly referred to as the "Gas Station License" or "Gas Station Permit."
• This license authorizes the holder to operate a service station for the sale and distribution of petroleum products, including gasoline and diesel, to the general public.

Information which might help

• The applicant should have a good legal and regulatory standing, meaning there should be no history of serious violations or non-compliance with regulations related to the sale and distribution of petroleum products.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Link

Others

• It is important to consult with the relevant regulatory authority, such as the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) in Mexico, to obtain the accurate and up-to-date terminology used for the license in question.