How To Renew Driver License In Costa Rica
- Be sure to have all the documents included under”Required Documents. “Required documents” section.
- Find a license bureau closest to your home. The list of offices under the heading “Office Contacts and Locations” on this page.
- Visit the office, and you will be asked to take the medical examination.
- If they are satisfied with your eye test, you will be asked to pay for renewal of your driver’s license.
- Once the payment has been made, you will be asked to hold off. If your name is mentioned and you are issued with a new driver’s license.
Documents Required Renew Driver License
- Medical examination.
- A valid current passport OR the residency certificate OR temporary residency permit OR Peace Corps identification card OR refugee card OR rentista card OR any other document that establishes permanent residency status.
- Present Costa Rican license.
- If you are a Costa Rican citizen, you may renew your license at Banco de Costa Rica for no additional cost. This service is not offered to tourists or residents who are legal.
Office Locations and Contacts
Driver License office locations: COSEVI

Also few locations on Map : Map Locations
The Driving Licence Offices
At: La Uruca, San Jos
Tel: 2257 7200 / 2257 7006 / 2257 7018
Open: 08:00-11:00 to foreigners
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
What Are All The Eligibility
Existing driver license.