Overview
- RENAPO and state civil registry offices will open more in-person, free enrollment modules from January 2026, requiring an updated birth certificate, official ID, traditional CURP, proof of address, and contact details.
- The biometric CURP captures a facial photo, fingerprints, and an iris scan to strengthen identity checks and curb duplicate records and impersonation.
- Segob has not issued an order making the biometric CURP mandatory, and the traditional CURP will remain valid for now though it is expected to become insufficient for transactions tied to direct cash delivery.
- Authorities indicate the biometric CURP could be requested for certain Bienestar procedures in 2026—such as registrations, data updates, or payment validation—without immediate compulsory use.
- People without phone, email, or internet can seek guidance at the module at Londres 102, Colonia Juárez, Cuauhtémoc (CDMX), or call RENAPO at 55-5128-1111 in Mexico City or 01-800-911-1111 from other states.