Overview
- RENAPO confirms issuance begins October 16 at 145 capture modules across the country, with a phased rollout.
- An online option via Llave MX will be available for users who consent to share existing biometrics from INE, SAT or SRE.
- The new CURP adds fingerprints, iris scan, a facial photo and an electronic signature to traditional data, with QR-based verification.
- Segob’s Plataforma Única de Identidad is scheduled to go live in mid-October to manage and store biometric records.
- RENAPO chief Arturo Arce Vargas says obtaining the credential is optional at launch, with issuance expected to become mandatory by February 2026.