Costa Rica - Apply for Driver License

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Procedure

1. Gather all documents listed under 'Required Documents' section.
2. Complete this online form - link.
3. Bring your form, payment stub and all other required documents to a driver licensing office.
4. Take and pass all the required tests.

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Required Documents

• Payment stub
• Valid identification
• For foreigners: Immigration documents and valid passport

Office Locations & Contacts

Driver License office location : COSEVI

Driving License Offices:

Sede central
Phone: 2227-5158 ext. 124
Direccin General Educacin Vial, del hospital de la mujer 400 metros al sur mano derecha

Alajuela
Phone: 2441-5448
Contiguo plantel de Misterio Obras Pblicas y Transportes, Montesillos

Gupiles
Phone: 2710-4268
Contiguo a la delegacin de Polica de Transito

Liberia
Phone: 2666-2095
Contiguo a la delegacin de polica de Transito

Nicoya
Phone: 2685-7257
Contiguo al plantel de Obras Publicas

Puntarenas
Phone: 2663-7856
Barrio Chacarita contiguo al plantel de Obras Publicas

Prez Zeledn
Phone: 2771-4859
Contiguo al plantel de Obras Publicas

Ro Claro
Phone: 2789-7016
Contiguo al plantel de Obras Publicas

San Ramn
Phone: 2445-5937
Contiguo al plantel de Obras Publicas

San Carlos
Phone: 2460-4665
Contiguo a la delegacin de polica de Transito

Limn
Phone: 2797-1183
Barrio Sandoval, contiguo al plantel de Obras Publicas

Cartago
Phone: 2553-3329
Barrio el Carmen, Contiguo al plantel de Obras Publicas

Eligibility

B1, B2, B3, B4, A1, A2, A3, D1, D2, D3 E1, E2

• At least 18 years old (see requirement for minors)
• Able to present valid identification and medical certificate
• Attended approved basic driving course

A-1 License for minors

• Able to present valid identification and medical certificate
• Paid insurance policy

Fees

Theory and Practical Fees

Validity

Driver's license: 3 years

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Instructions

You must pass the theory and practical driving tests in order to be issued a driver's license.

Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
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Need for the Document

Following is a procedure on how you can apply for a driver's license for the first time.

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External Links

• COSEVI:

https://www.csv.go.cr/licencia-primera-vez

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