Los drivers over 65 years old in Colombia they must anticipate the expiration of their driving license. Current regulations require that the physical, mental and motor coordination fitness through an exam in a Driver Recognition Center (CRC) authorized.
In this sense, if the certificate is not registered in the Single National Transit Registry (RUNT)the competent authority will not be able to proceed with the renewal of the document. This information is provided by the official guides of the Mayor’s Office of Bogotá and the Single Window of Services, which also verify compliance with the requirement of be at peace and safe from fines.
Additionally, the Ministry of Transportation establishes, through the Resolution 217 of 2014the guidelines on the issuance of these certificates of aptitude and the aspects that are evaluated (vision, hearing, motor coordination, physical and mental conditions, among others). This requirement is applicable to all drivers and becomes especially relevant at older ages due to the shorter validity periods.
Certificate in the RUNT: key for renewal
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It is important to consider an operational aspect that is frequently ignored: the medical certificate owns a maximum validity of 6 months; If this period passes without completing the procedure, it will be necessary to repeat the exams.
To carry out the renewal, the transit entity check in the RUNT that you have a current certificate exam physical, mental and motor coordination issued by a CRC and reported through the system SICOV. In case the certificate is not uploaded or has expired, the request will be rejected. Additionally, it is necessary be registered in the RUNTpresent your document and not have pending summonses (or have a payment agreement).
How often is it renewed after age 65 and since when is it annual?
The validity of the services is subject to type of service already age from the applicant:
- Private service (A and B):
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- Under 60 years: each 10 years.
- Between 60 and 80 years: each 5 years.
- Over 80 years: annual.
- Public service (C):
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- Under 60 years: each 3 years.
- Over 60 years: annual.
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Guide 2025: costs and steps to avoid losing your license
- Schedule your appointment at Single Window Services (Bogotá) or in the transit agency of your city.
- Pay the rights of the procedure.
- Get tested in a CRC enabled and confirm that the result was loaded in the RUNT.
- Check that no fines earrings.
Bogota
2025
tariffs
$128.700
automobile
$222.100
motorcycle
What does the medical exam evaluate and why can it make renewal difficult?
He CRC has the responsibility of ensuring that the driver maintains physical, mental, sensory and coordination conditions that are compatible with safe driving. The Resolution 217 of 2014 sets the technical framework for carrying out said exams and certificate issuance.
If the result is not fitthe system will not allow renewal until the conditions that the professional indicates (treatments, optical/hearing aids or other measures).
- Cross your state in the RUNT and pay fines, if applicable, before the appointment.
- Check the expiration date in advance and schedule the CRC: remember the validity of 6 months of the certificate.
- If you drive public service or have more than 80 yearsplan the annual renewal.
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