CURP 2023: What are the requirements and how to apply for it for the first time?

The Unique Population Registry Code (curp) is an instrument used to register all persons residing in Mexiconational and foreign, as well as Mexicans living in other countries.

According to the Official Gazette of the Federation, the CURP is generated from the basic data (name, surname, sex, date and place of birth) with which a person is identified in their supporting documents.

In this sense, it is essential to handle tax returns, business and school records, affiliation to health services, among others. The Ministry of the Interior, through the National Population Registry (renapo) is the agency in charge of processing the CURP.

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What is the CURP for?

As mentioned, the CURP is necessary to process all types of official documents in Mexico. Without it, you will not be able to carry out any procedure before the Public Administration dependencies, nor be benefited by the programs offered by the Government.

In addition, this document is required when enrolling in a nursery or school, applying for a job, processing the passport, to be treated in health centers and even to apply for a loan.

Also, if you are an entrepreneur or have an independent business, you should know that the curp You will be required to file your tax returns in Mexico, as well as to be able to register with the SAT or IMSS.

How is the CURP assigned?

In the case of Mexicans by birth, the CURP process can only be carried out through the Civil Registry and in the Consular Offices of Mexico abroad.

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On the other hand, naturalized Mexicans will have a CURP assigned through the National Institute of Migration (INM) or the General Coordination of the Mexican Commission for Aid to Refugees (Comar), which must be established in the supporting document issued by the Secretariat of Foreign Relations (SRE).

For foreigners who request refugee status and complementary protection, political asylum applicants, with a condition of stay for visitors or with a condition of stay for temporary or permanent residents, the CURP will be assigned by the valid instances (Comar and INM) once resolved. the request according to the case and according to the fulfillment of the established procedures.

How to start the process of my CURP?

In order to process your CURP it is necessary that you present a copy of a birth certificate, naturalization letter or an immigration document (FM2 or FM3 format).

Then, you must present yourself in person at the corresponding office and follow the following steps:

• Present an official identification, show the supporting document and deliver a copy of it.
• The agent will validate the identification and enter the information from the supporting document into the system.
• Renapo will store the information in its national CURP database.
• The agent will deliver the certificate in a green format, which verifies the assignment of an individual key with the date and folio number.
• Once this procedure is completed, you will be able to consult the CURP online for that password.

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What to do if my CURP is not correct?

In the event that your CURP has errors, you should go to one of the Civil Registry offices or one of the Renapo modules with a copy of the proof of identity document and a printout of your CURP. There you can make a request for data correction.