How to Get Your Biometric CURP in Mexico: Required Docs

Mexico City — The Biometric Clave Única de Registro de Población (CURP) continues to generate widespread public interest as questions persist regarding the required documents, processing time, and implementation timeline. The Mexican government has introduced this new identification document to enhance national population records and aid in locating missing persons.

What Is Needed for the Biometric CURP?

Previously, authorities confirmed that the biometric CURP will include fingerprints, a photograph, a signature, and iris scans from both eyes. The scanning process is designed to be efficient, with an estimated completion time of no more than 20 minutes per person.

The biometric data collection will follow this sequence:

• Scanning of four fingers from the right hand, left hand, or both simultaneously.
• Scanning of both thumbs simultaneously.
• Iris scans of both eyes.

Once the scanning is verified as successful, applicants will provide a signature and photograph—a process familiar to those who have obtained a voter ID from the Instituto Nacional Electoral (INE).

Required Documents for the Biometric CURP

While a nationwide rollout date remains unconfirmed, the biometric CURP is already being processed in select locations in Veracruz, including Poza Rica, Xalapa, and Coatzacoalcos. Applicants in these areas must present the following original documents:

• Certified and updated birth certificate.
• Valid government-issued ID (voter ID or passport).
• Traditional CURP verified by the National Population Registry (Renapo).
• Proof of address no older than three months.
• An active personal email address.

Minors applying for the biometric CURP must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or legal representative, who must also present valid identification.

Cost and Processing Locations

Currently, the biometric CURP is free of charge in Veracruz, and officials suggest this policy may extend nationwide. Applications are being processed at local Civil Registry offices, which are expected to serve as the primary locations for the procedure across Mexico.

The government emphasizes that the biometric CURP will improve data accuracy and assist in locating missing individuals, reinforcing its role as a critical identification tool for all Mexican citizens.