Employers, transit offices, and government agencies in Colombia increasingly ask for documented proof of a clean traffic record. The good news: generating one costs nothing and takes under two minutes.
The SIMIT portal lets any driver generate an official summary of their traffic fine status that serves as a valid compliance certificate across Colombia.
What Is a SIMIT Certificate?
A SIMIT certificate is the printed or saved result of a SIMIT Por Cedula or SIMIT Por Placa query. It shows your complete fine record — all paid and pending violations — along with the date and time of the query. Transit authorities, transport companies, and insurance providers accept it as valid proof of traffic compliance.
Who Needs a SIMIT Certificate?
| Situation | Search Type Required |
| Driver’s license renewal | Cedula search |
| Public transport driver certification | Cedula search |
| Vehicle sale or ownership transfer | Plate search |
| RTM (technical inspection) pre-check | Plate search |
| Employment as a professional driver | Cedula search |
| Vehicle import or export processes | Plate search |
How to Generate Your Certificate
- Open simitporcedula.co in any browser
- Select ‘Consulta por Cedula’ or ‘Consulta por Placa’
- Enter your Cedula or plate number
- Complete the CAPTCHA verification
- Click ‘Consultar’
- Use Ctrl+P (Cmd+P on Mac) to save as PDF or print directly
The document includes the query date, ID or plate used, and a full list of fines with their statuses. Zero pending fines is your proof of clean standing.
What to Do If Outstanding Fines Appear
Pay through PSE, Bancolombia, Davivienda, Efecty, or Baloto. Wait 2-5 business days, then regenerate the query to confirm the updated ‘Pagado’ status. For incorrectly issued fines, file a formal challenge at the Secretaria de Transito within 30 business days of the violation date.
Combine SIMIT with RUNT for Full Compliance
A SIMIT certificate confirms your fine record. For a complete vehicle compliance overview — including insurance, ownership history, and inspection status tied to your national ID — also use Runt por cedula to verify all registry data held in the Registro Unico Nacional de Transito.
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Conclusion
Generating a SIMIT certificate is free and takes under two minutes. Visit simitporcedula.co, run your query, and save or print the result. Keep certificates dated within 30 days for any official submission.
Note: simit-por-placa.com.co has been fully migrated to simitporcedula.co.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is a printed SIMIT query result legally valid?
Yes. Most Colombian transit authorities accept it as proof of fine status, often requiring the query date to be within the last 30 days.
2. Does SIMIT issue stamped or signed digital certificates?
Not through the public portal. The Federacion Colombiana de Municipios may issue official letters in specific administrative cases.
3. How often should I check my SIMIT record?
At least every 6 months, or immediately before any transit appointment or vehicle transaction.
4. Can my employer look up my SIMIT record without my knowledge?
The portal is publicly accessible by Cedula. Employers can search independently but should have a legitimate reason under Ley 1581 de 2012.
5. What if my Cedula number was corrected and old fines are under the wrong ID?
Contact SIMIT support and the relevant Secretaria de Transito to consolidate records under the correct ID.
6. Can I use a 3-month-old certificate for a current application?
Most authorities require a certificate issued within the last 30 days. Generate a fresh one on the day of your appointment.
