Within the framework of the reforms to the General Population Law and other provisions of the Government of Mexico, the so-called CURP biometric, a new version of the Unique Population Registration Code that incorporates data such as fingerprints, digital photography, iris scanning and electronic signature.
Emerged as an initiative to strengthen legal identitythis modality aims to facilitate identification processes with greater precision and combat identity theft.
Is it already mandatory to obtain the biometric CURP?
No. In Mexico, its processing is still not mandatory for all people. During the initial stage, The process will be voluntary, although public and private institutions will be obliged to accept it when someone presents it.
What happens if the Biometric CURP is not processed?
According to the Official Gazette of the Federation, if you do not update your CURP when the biometric system becomes a requirement, you could face:
- Restriction on procedures: Accessing services such as health, social programs, education or official documents could require the biometric version.
- Rejection in procedures: You may need to update your biometric identity to complete paperwork.
- No immediate fines: In the initial phase, personal sanctions are not contemplated, although institutions that refuse to accept the biometric CURP could receive sanctions later.
It is important to keep in mind that The traditional document will remain valid until the biometric version is fully enforceable.
But the transition will be gradual, and those who do not update could face unexpected barriers in their daily procedures.
In short: do not process the biometric CURP To date it does not generate immediate sanctions, but it could complicate your efforts when its obligation comes into force.
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