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Mexico Expands Biometric CURP Rollout With State Module Directories and Requirements

Residents now book in-person appointments at designated modules for capture of facial, iris, fingerprint, signature data.

Overview

  • State registries published module locations and hours in Chihuahua, Hidalgo and Aguascalientes to support the ongoing national enrollment.
  • Renapo and local civil registry offices require applicants to attend in person because officials must capture biometrics directly.
  • Documents commonly requested include a certified CURP printout, a valid government ID, and a birth certificate for those aged 0–18.
  • The Diario Oficial de la Federación notes the certified CURP can be obtained online at no cost, with guidance to visit Renapo offices if a record is not yet certified.
  • Coverage highlights continuity with Mexico’s electronic passport introduced in 2021, which collects similar biometrics, alongside public questions about data use and safeguards.