The Municipality of Panama has announced a temporary closure of its primary vehicle plate distribution center. The facility will be closed this Saturday, December 13, for essential electrical system maintenance.
Located in the Francisco Arias Paredes Park between Peru and Cuba Avenues, the center will suspend all operations for the entire day. Officials stated the maintenance work is critical for ensuring the safety and proper function of the building’s infrastructure. Normal services are scheduled to resume on Monday, December 15.
Service Interruption Details and Official Statement
This closure directly impacts the delivery of new vehicle registration plates and the processing of annual circulation tax payments. Residents with appointments or plans to visit on Saturday must adjust their schedules accordingly.
Municipal authorities emphasized the work is preventative and necessary. They aim to avoid future unexpected service disruptions that could cause greater inconvenience to the public.
“These maintenance tasks are essential to guarantee the safe and adequate operation of the system, which is why service will be suspended for that day,” a municipal spokesperson said. [Translated from Spanish]
The statement confirmed all related administrative processes would be paused. No alternative location for plate pickup or tax payments was provided for the closure date.
Regular Schedule and Resumption of Services
The Plate Delivery Center typically operates from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Saturday hours are shorter, running from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The upcoming Saturday closure represents a full suspension of this weekly service window.
Operations will restart under the standard weekday schedule on Monday morning. Officials expect no further delays or complications following the completion of the electrical upgrades. Residents with urgent plate or tax matters are advised to complete them before the Saturday closure or wait until the following week.
This planned maintenance highlights the city’s ongoing efforts to modernize its citizen service facilities. Proactive infrastructure upgrades, while causing short-term inconvenience, are framed as investments in long-term efficiency and reliability for Panama City residents.