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leroy

Oct 10, 2002, 7:36 AM

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HI,
I've done some searching through this site. Lots of very good info, but I've not seen a reference to my question. I have a friend, :o) sister, who is planning a trip, Nogales <-> Ixtapa. The car they want to take is, as I understand it owned by/registered to a friend. The friend does have the required credit card for fees/deposits etc, but due to medical conditions does not have a drivers license. Friends late spouse did the driving.
I have suggest sister gets friend to write up a notarized paper allowing sister and husband permission to drive the car, even though friend/owner will be along, as a just in case.

But, can the friend get the necessary permits with the title, registration, credit card, but without a valid drivers license?Or will sister need to get the permits in her name as she has a valid drivers license?Anyone have any experience or pointers to offer?? Thanks, Leroy

Rolly

Oct 10, 2002, 8:12 AM

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Interesting question. If the owner is present, a letter is not required to have the car registered by someone else. I have seen 'official' Mexican web sites that list a license as required and others that don’t. In my own case, I have registered cars twice and was not asked for a license. I don’t think you’ll have a problem. Since the owner is not going to drive, I would suggest registering the car in the name of the main driver.

Robert

Oct 10, 2002, 2:39 PM

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: Interesting question. : If the owner is present, a letter is not required to have the car registered by someone else. I have seen 'official' Mexican web sites that list a license as required and others that don’t. In my own case, I have registered cars twice and was not asked for a license. I don’t think you’ll have a problem. Since the owner is not going to drive, I would suggest registering the car in the name of the main driver.Rolly is correct, some sits say you have to have it and some say you do not. My personal experience is two-fold. I got my initial permit via my FMT through Nuevo Laredo, and they did not ask for the license there. However, when I received my FM3 in Mexico City, I was asked for the driver's license.