Overview

• Renapo director Arturo Arce Vargas said registered users will begin receiving their biometric CURP by email around October 16, with downloads limited to the holder and security features such as a QR code and watermarks for printable use.
• Sheinbaum stated no institution may require the biometric CURP to provide services, reiterating that sharing biometric data is optional for citizens.
• Pilot capture modules are operating in multiple states, including Sonora and Guerrero, with about 140–145 sites and an online pathway via Llave MX that can reuse existing biometrics with the user’s consent.
• Segob, Renapo and the federal digital transformation agency are building the centralized Plataforma Única de Identidad under timelines tied to the July reform, alongside cloud and cybersecurity procurements.
• Technical experts urge adherence to international ISO security standards for biometric systems, and officials have pushed back on media reports that suggest a February 2026 mandatory requirement.