Overview
- A July reform makes the biometric CURP the mandatory national ID, with fines of 10,000–20,000 UMA for entities that fail to accept it.
- The law sets October 14 for launching the Plataforma Única de Identidad and for institutions to adapt systems, and November 13 for integrating children’s biometrics.
- Pilot enrollment is active in several states—including Mexico City, Estado de México and Tabasco—with free 20–30 minute captures requiring standard IDs and proof of address, and appointments available via Renapo.
- Segob and Renapo say the biometric version is not required for 2025–2026 school registrations, even as the nationwide legal mandate advances.
- Opposition and court actions are underway, with PAN promoting collective amparos and some judges issuing provisional suspensions, while detailed cybersecurity rules are still awaited.