In Mexico City, renewing the Circulation Card is mandatory to avoid fines and ensure that residents can drive legally in the capital. The process of renewal, known as refrendo, has been simplified with the option to complete it online through the government's official portal, which aims to ease the inconvenience of physical visits to the Secretaría de Movilidad (Semovi) offices. This digital service is especially useful for busy residents who wish to save time and effort.

To renew the Circulation Card online, vehicle owners or their legal representatives must first have a Llave CDMX account, which requires some initial setup, including providing certain documents and personal information. The requirements are not overly complex, enabling most eligible citizens to access the online service without much hassle. The government has streamlined the collection of necessary information to facilitate a smoother application process.

By allowing for the digital submission of renewal requests, the Mexico City government is responding to the needs of its citizens amid a push for digitization in public services. Not only does this help to manage the workload at physical offices, but it also fosters greater compliance with vehicle regulations, as residents are more likely to renew their cards promptly when it is convenient to do so.