Argentina transforms its traffic system in 2026 with a new digital driver license without printed expiration dates, simplified VTV (vehicle inspection) rules exempting newer cars, fully digital license processes through the Mi Argentina app, and new fine prescription periods.
Licensing
Before
Physical license with expiration dateLicencia Nacional de Conducir issued as physical card with printed expiration date; in-person renewal required
After (2026)
Digital license, no printed expirationPrivate driver licenses (classes A, B, G) no longer have a printed expiration date; license is primarily digital via Mi Argentina app; only psychophysical certificate needs renewal
Vehicle equipment
Before
Annual VTV for all vehiclesAll vehicles required periodic VTV (Verificación Técnica Vehicular) inspection regardless of age
After (2026)
Exemption for vehicles under 4 yearsVehicles up to 4 years old or under 60,000 km are exempt; 5-10 years requires biennial inspection; over 10 years requires annual inspection; digital VTV certificate available via Mi Argentina
Penalties & fines
Before
Unclear prescription rulesFine prescription periods were inconsistent across jurisdictions
After (2026)
National prescription periodsMinor infractions prescribe at 2 years; serious infractions prescribe at 5 years; expired fines can be legally challenged and removed from vehicle records
Licensing
Before
In-person medical exam at municipalityDrivers had to visit their municipality for psychophysical fitness evaluation during license renewal
After (2026)
Accredited medical centers + auto-updatePsychophysical certificate obtained from any ANSV-accredited public or private medical center; once uploaded by the doctor, the license updates automatically in Mi Argentina
Vehicle equipment
Before
Fixed flat rateVTV inspection cost was a government-set flat rate across all workshops
After (2026)
Variable pricing by workshopVTV inspection prices now set by individual workshops; competition expected to improve service quality and pricing; consumers can shop around for best rates
For private drivers (classes A, B, G), the physical license no longer has a printed expiration date. Instead, you must renew your psychophysical fitness certificate: every 5 years for ages 21-65, every 3 years for ages 65-70, and annually for those over 70. The process is fully digital through the Mi Argentina app.
Vehicles up to 4 years old or with less than 60,000 km on the odometer are exempt from VTV inspection. From 5 to 10 years, inspection is required every 2 years. Over 10 years, annual inspection is mandatory. The VTV certificate is now also available digitally through Mi Argentina.
Yes, for participating jurisdictions. The process is 100% virtual: obtain a psychophysical certificate from any ANSV-accredited medical center, and once the doctor uploads it, your license updates automatically in the Mi Argentina app. Note that the Province of Buenos Aires has not yet fully adhered to the reform, so check your local rules.
Yes. Under the new law, minor traffic infractions prescribe at 2 years and serious infractions at 5 years. If you have old fines on your vehicle record that exceed these periods, you can legally request their removal. This is particularly important when selling a vehicle.
All rule changes are sourced from official government transport agencies and legal publications. AutoviaTest is an independent educational platform and is not affiliated with any government agency. Rules may be subject to change before their effective dates.
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