Anyone planning to apply for one of Aracaju's 102 new taxi permits now has more time. On September 2, 2026, the Municipal Transport and Traffic Superintendency (SMTT) announced that applications had been extended by another 60 days and can now be submitted until October 31, 2026. Applications may be completed online through the SMTT website or the Aju Inteligente platform, or in person at the agency's headquarters.
What changed in the deadline for the 102 permits
The main change is the new closing date. According to the official SMTT notice published on September 2, the application period was extended through October 31. Because the public call may be amended, applicants should check the SMTT portal again before filing, especially near the deadline.
The 102 permits cover individual passenger transportation by taxi in the capital. The selection also has an accessibility focus and establishes priorities related to adapted vehicles and applicants with disabilities.
How to apply online
The City provides two official digital entry points: the Aracaju SMTT website and the Aju Inteligente platform. In practice, applicants should locate the service linked to the taxi permit public call, complete the requested information, and attach the documents required by the notice.
- Open the SMTT website or Aju Inteligente and find the service related to the taxi permit public call.
- Review the notice requirements before starting the filing.
- Gather personal, driver's license, social-security, vehicle, and required course documents.
- Enter the requested information and upload files in the format accepted by the system.
- Finish the filing and keep the receipt or tracking number when one is provided.
The service interface may change during the application period. For that reason, the public notice and the instructions shown in the official channel should take precedence over any simplified walkthrough.
How to apply in person
Applicants who prefer in-person service may go to the SMTT headquarters at Rua Roberto Fonseca, 200, Inácio Barbosa, Aracaju. For this public call, SMTT announced service hours from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bring all documentation required by the notice and, if possible, organized copies to reduce the chance of having to return because an item is missing.
Basic requirements announced by SMTT
The official extension notice summarizes requirements applicants need to observe. They include:
- being at least 21 years old;
- living in Aracaju;
- holding a category B driver's license or higher with the EAR notation for paid driving activity;
- showing no final criminal conviction in the previous five years for the offenses specified in the public notice;
- being registered with Brazil's INSS social-security system as an individual contributor;
- proving possession or ownership of a vehicle manufactured no more than 10 years ago and compliant with SMTT standards;
- presenting certificates for the mandatory courses required by the public call.
The courses cited by SMTT cover human relations, regulation of taxi service in Aracaju, defensive driving, first aid, knowledge of the city's main roads, and inclusive service for people with disabilities. The public notice is the controlling reference for documentary proof and any additional details.
How priorities and accessibility rules work
According to SMTT, 10% of the 102 permits are reserved exclusively for vehicles adapted to transport wheelchair users. Of the 92 remaining permits, another 10% quota is reserved for applicants with disabilities. The City also states that the remaining 83 permits are directed to applicants with vehicles adapted to serve people with other types of disabilities.
In the order of review described by SMTT's Public Transport director, priority starts with applicants whose vehicles are equipped to carry wheelchair users. Next come applicants with disabilities, supported by an up-to-date medical report; then auxiliary drivers already registered with Aracaju SMTT by the date the public notice was published. If permits remain, other applicants who meet all requirements of the call may be considered.
Applicants requesting disability-related priority should note the requirement for an up-to-date medical report and, when applicable, documents proving the vehicle's adaptation.
What happens after the application
Submitting an application does not automatically grant a permit. Applications will be reviewed under the criteria of the public call. SMTT says the final list of selected applicants will be published in the Municipal Official Gazette and on the agency's portal. After the result is published, successful applicants will be called to sign the Permit Agreement.
Checklist before submitting
- Confirm that the application will be filed by October 31, 2026.
- Read the full public notice and check for amendments or another deadline extension.
- Check that the driver's license includes EAR and is category B or higher.
- Confirm INSS registration as an individual contributor.
- Verify vehicle age, proof of possession or ownership, and SMTT standards.
- Gather certificates for the mandatory courses.
- If applying under a priority category, include an up-to-date medical report and vehicle-adaptation documents when required.
- For online filing, keep the receipt; for in-person filing, confirm that the documents were received.
Where to check official information
To avoid missing the deadline or relying on outdated guidance, use the extension notice published by SMTT on September 2, 2026, the SMTT portal, and Aju Inteligente. The public notice and any amendments should be treated as the final rules of the process.
