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
Effective January 1, 2026
Before
Physical license with expiration date
Licencia Nacional de Conducir issued as physical card with printed expiration date; in-person renewal required
After (2026)
Digital license, no printed expiration
Private 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
The Licencia Nacional de Conducir is going digital. For private drivers (classes A, B, G), there is no printed expiration date. Instead, you renew your psychophysical fitness certificate: every 5 years for ages 21-65, every 3 years for 65-70, and annually over 70. The process is 100% virtual through Mi Argentina.
Vehicle Equipment
Effective January 1, 2026
Before
Annual VTV for all vehicles
All vehicles required periodic VTV (Verificación Técnica Vehicular) inspection regardless of age
After (2026)
Exemption for vehicles under 4 years
Vehicles 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
New VTV rules: vehicles under 4 years old or with less than 60,000 km don't need inspection. Between 5-10 years, inspect every 2 years. Over 10 years, inspect annually. The VTV sticker still exists but is now complemented by a digital certificate in Mi Argentina.
Penalties & Fines
Effective January 1, 2026
Before
Unclear prescription rules
Fine prescription periods were inconsistent across jurisdictions
After (2026)
National prescription periods
Minor infractions prescribe at 2 years; serious infractions prescribe at 5 years; expired fines can be legally challenged and removed from vehicle records
Traffic fines now have clear national prescription periods: 2 years for minor infractions and 5 years for serious ones. If you need to sell your vehicle and old fines appear on the record, you can legally request removal if the prescription period has passed.
Licensing
Effective January 1, 2026
Before
In-person medical exam at municipality
Drivers had to visit their municipality for psychophysical fitness evaluation during license renewal
After (2026)
Accredited medical centers + auto-update
Psychophysical certificate obtained from any ANSV-accredited public or private medical center; once uploaded by the doctor, the license updates automatically in Mi Argentina
You no longer need to visit your municipality for the medical exam. Any ANSV-accredited doctor can issue the psychophysical fitness certificate. Once the doctor uploads it to the system, your digital license updates automatically in the Mi Argentina app.
Vehicle Equipment
Effective January 1, 2026
Before
Fixed flat rate
VTV inspection cost was a government-set flat rate across all workshops
After (2026)
Variable pricing by workshop
VTV inspection prices now set by individual workshops; competition expected to improve service quality and pricing; consumers can shop around for best rates
The flat rate for VTV inspections is gone. Workshops now set their own prices, so shop around. Competition should improve both service quality and wait times. The digital VTV certificate via Mi Argentina eliminates the need for physical paperwork.
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.
Information last verified: February 1, 2026
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