Mexico’s Biometric CURP Rolls Out With No Deadline for Citizens

Overview

• The federal decree creating the new ID sets no cutoff for enrollment, and officials describe a gradual public rollout as internal systems adopt it.
• People enroll in person at Renapo or civil registry modules, often by appointment, and the service is free.
• Applicants should bring a certified birth certificate, a current ID such as the INE, their existing CURP, recent proof of address, and an active email, with the INAPAM card accepted as ID for older adults.
• The record stores ten fingerprints, a facial photograph, and iris scans to strengthen identity checks and block impersonation.
• Uses include access to social and health services, bank identity verification to reduce fraud, and support for searches through the Plataforma Única de Identidad.