Overview

• The president stated that no institution may require the biometric CURP for services, reiterating that enrollment is optional under the law.
• She confirmed the government will finance the program and said José Merino will outline investment and implementation progress after the first government report.
• Authorities are building the centralized Plataforma Única de Identidad under Segob, RENAPO and the federal digital agency to store fingerprints, facial images, iris scans and signatures with explicit consent.
• Pilot registration is underway at more than 140 modules nationwide, with published checklists for documents such as a birth certificate, valid photo ID, certified CURP and proof of address, and some processes can integrate through Llave MX.
• Some media claim a February 2026 mandate, but the official position remains that the biometric CURP is not obligatory and should not be demanded for public services.