Claudia Sheinbaum's government has initiated a significant advance in the digitization of the country, facilitating the process of obtaining a professional license completely online. The General Directorate of Professions (DGP) of the Secretariat of Public Education (SEP) has simplified this procedure, allowing graduates of technical, bachelor's, and postgraduate levels from both public and private institutions in the 32 states of the country to apply in a more accessible manner.
To apply for a professional license online, one needs the CURP, the electronic signature (e.firma) from the SAT, and a bank card for payment of fees. Once the process is completed, the document is received via email, just like other procedures such as the birth certificate or CURP.
Most applications for digital professional licenses come from areas such as Social Sciences, Technology, and Health, with the latter representing more than 18% of the total. Physical licenses remain valid, although the option to obtain the digital version is now offered. For individuals graduated before 2018, it is necessary to request the electronic registration of the degree from the university or contact the DGP directly for guidance.
In addition to the professional license, the DGP will also facilitate other electronic procedures such as the pass letter, certificate of no sanctions, and authorization of the degree in process. With this digitization, it is expected that by the year 2025, more than 800,000 digital professional licenses will be issued, and one million degrees will be registered, streamlining validation and academic update processes in just 15 business days, eliminating delays and the involvement of external agents. Since 2018, more than 4 million digital licenses have been issued, representing a significant advancement in the professionalization of the country.
