North Carolina, Raleigh – The Third Generation Mexican Consular Registration, in addition to having a new design, also has high-tech security elements that make it virtually unalterable.
As it is an inclusive document, Mexican people who identify with non-binary gender will be able to obtain their consular registration certificate by marking the box corresponding to sex with an “X”. Also, they can choose not to reveal their sex or gender, in which case the sex box will not be visible.
Characteristics of the Third Generation Consular Matriculation
The material with which it is made is polycarbonate and it is printed with a laser. In addition, it contains holograms with micro texts and all the information is in a hidden chip.
It contains OVI inks (usually used on banknotes and changes color) and OVM which has a visual effect. Also a security background with relief and an invisible front with fluorescent texts.
Third Generation Consular Registration with changes for minors
The Mexican Consular Registration for minors will have changes.
On this occasion, the information of the mother, father and/or guardian will be printed on the registration; This in order to provide greater certainty about the identity of the minor who carries it.
The new License Plate will contain more specific identity data such as height, weight, hair and eye color. This will expand its acceptance as an identification method for the benefit of users.
optional CURP
Mexicans who process their third generation consular registration will also have the option of including their Unique Population Registry Code (CURP) certified by the National Population Registry to identify oneself in national territory.
This is what your new Consular Registration will look like.
The Mexican Consular Matriculation is the document that allows you to accredit yourself as a Mexican abroad before the Mexican Government, regardless of immigration status.
It is especially important for identity purposes in cases of natural disasters and geopolitical events, because it provides consular protection.
We leave you some frequently asked questions about the Mexican Consular Registration.
Consular license plates that have already been issued will continue to be accepted during the validity period indicated in the document, so it is not necessary to replace them with the new license plate until their validity expires.
You must make an appointment at the Consulate that corresponds to you and appear in person on the day of your appointment.
To process your consular appointment you can do so through the My Consulate appointment system, which replaced the Mexitel system as of March 1, 2022.
Check here the step by step and a video tutorial to request an appointment online or by phone at any of the Mexican Consulates in the US.
On the day of your appointment you must appear at the Consulate that corresponds to you and prove Mexican nationality presenting any of the following documents:
Original birth certificate, Certificate of Mexican nationality, Declaration of Mexican nationality by birth, Naturalization letter, Mexican Identity Card, Valid or expired Mexican passport with or without observations, as long as the observations are not about the nationality of the interested party, Registration Expired Consular, as long as the registration was issued after May 2005.
You must also prove your identity , with an original official photo identification, with your full name as it appears on the birth certificate issued by the government of Mexico or the United States.
Accepted: Valid Mexican passport, Voting credential issued by the Federal Electoral Institute or the current National Electoral Institute, National Military Service identity card or Pre-card, Professional ID, Professional title, Certificate of Mexican nationality, Declaration of Mexican nationality, Naturalization letter , Mexican driver's license with security measures, United States of America driver's license, Official identification issued by an authority in the United States of America, United States of America Residence Card, Primary or Secondary Certificate with photograph and official seal, Certified report card from any school year with photograph and official seal,
IMSS credential, from ISSSTE or any other Mexican institution.
If you don't have your birth certificate Here we tell you how to obtain it. If you need to process your gender recognition certificate in the United States here.
You must also prove your residence with any of the following documents in original: Proof of address (receipt for rent, electricity, gas, water or any other service), Payroll payment indicating address, Driver's license, Proof of receipt of money transfer order.
You can consult the states in the United States that process driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants here
If the validity date on your registration has already expired, you must appear at the
Mexican Consulate on the day of your appointment with the original of your previous consular registration, as long as the registration was issued after May 2005.
If it was issued before May 2005, you must also present your original birth certificate. You are also required to present proof of updated address.
Minors cannot obtain the consular registration on their own; they must attend the consular appointment accompanied by their parents, guardians or whoever exercises parental authority.
Parents must show a valid official identification with a photograph, the minor's birth certificate and proof of address (original).
The consular license plate of Mexico has a fee of US$ 36. It is valid for 5 years from its date of issue.
The same day you go to your consular appointment, as long as the systems work correctly.
Like any official document, if you lost or had your consular license plate stolen, you must report it to the local authorities and save the document with which the report for theft or loss was filed, and present it on the day of your appointment at the Mexican consulate that corresponds to you. .
The consular registration of Mexico is accepted as a valid document of
personal identification by banks in Mexican territory.
In the United States, some banks also accept it as identification, depending on the state in which you want to open the account.
In North Carolina most banks accept it.
The Mexican consular registration does not allow you to work legally in the United States.
It is not accepted as identification to board flights within the United States.
You cannot use it as an ID to enter United States federal government buildings.
Yes, mobile consulates offer this process to Mexicans who request it. You'll need to schedule your appointment through "MiConsulado."
Do you need more information about what the third generation Mexican consular registration is and what it is for? You can read this note.
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