Obtaining a Mexican License in Chicago: Go to the Consulate, Not the "Congress"

The "Congress of Chicago" does not issue Mexican licenses. This appears to be a confusion with the **Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago**.

Correct Authority

Consulado General de México en Chicago
225 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1350
Chicago, IL 60601
📞 312-236-2351
🌐 consulmex.sre.gob.mx/chicago

Licenses Issued

• Mexican Driver's License (Licencia de Conducir): For residents of consular jurisdiction (Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Missouri, Iowa, Kentucky). Requires: Mexican passport, proof of address, CURP, written/driving test (may be waived with valid US license).
• Mexican Voter ID (Credencial para Votar / INE): For Mexican citizens. Requires: Birth certificate, photo ID, proof of address.
• Passport (Pasaporte): Primary travel/ID document.
• Matrícula Consular: Consular ID card (not a license, but widely accepted for banking, police ID).

Process

1. **Schedule appointment** online (citas.sre.gob.mx) — walk-ins rarely accepted.
2. Gather **original documents + copies**.
3. Attend appointment; pay fee (varies by document).
4. Pick up or receive by mail.

**Do not** go to any "Congress," state DMV, or private agency for Mexican documents. Only the Consulate (or mobile consulate visits) has legal authority.