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Sheinbaum: Mexico’s Biometric CURP Is Voluntary and Free as Pilot Grows Nationwide

The program tests online enrollment through Llave MX with authorized reuse of existing biometrics.

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Overview

  • President Claudia Sheinbaum said enrollment will carry no charge for the public and collection of biometrics depends on explicit individual consent.
  • Llave MX is piloting the digital process in 24 states, enabling people to start or complete the CURP through existing records from agencies like the INE or SAT if the holder authorizes it.
  • Authorities report roughly 145 physical registration modules in operation, with Sonora running one at the Archivo Estatal del Registro Civil in Hermosillo.
  • The updated CURP adds a photograph, fingerprints and iris scans to strengthen identity verification and support identity registry goals.
  • Officials stress the credential will be an additional recognized ID and will not replace the voter ID issued by the INE.