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Mexico Sets October 16 Rollout for Free Biometric CURP

Applicants can review published guidelines on required documents, module locations, Llave MX integration steps, security certification status for the October 16 voluntary launch.

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Overview

  • Enrollment opens October 16, 2025 at 145 physical modules nationwide and through the Llave MX platform on a voluntary, cost-free basis.
  • Citizens of all ages, including newborns and minors, may apply and the biometric CURP will not replace the INE voter credential.
  • The new document carries the same legal weight as an INE card or passport and must be accepted by all public and private institutions.
  • Biometric data—fingerprints, iris scans, high-resolution photos and electronic signatures—will be secured with advanced encryption and audit logs in the centralized Plataforma Única de Identificación managed by SEGOB through RENAPO.
  • Authorities have published complete application requirements covering birth certificate, official photo ID, proof of address and active email while finalizing security certification of the system.