CURP 2023: How to start the process and what documents do I need?

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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Requirements to process my CURP

According to the website of mexican governmentTo apply for the CURP, the following documents are required:

• Original and copy of a proving identity document (birth certificate, naturalization letter, certificate of Mexican nationality, diplomatic visa or immigration document).
• Any valid official identification with a photograph (voting card, identity card, National Military Service card, passport, among others)

To learn more about the requirements, you can click here. It is worth mentioning that this process is free.

How to start the process of my CURP?

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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 key.

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.