Introduction to the CURP Biométrica
The Mexican government recently published 11 decrees in the Diario Oficial de la Federación (DOF), introducing new laws and modifying, repealing, or adding previously approved provisions by the Union Congress, with a majority from Morena and its allies. This move is part of a broader reform led by President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration, focusing on forced disappearance and population registration.
What is the CURP Biométrica?
According to the decree, the CURP biométrica will be a mandatory document containing traditional data (name, sex, date and place of birth), photograph, and fingerprints. It will be valid nationwide in both physical and digital formats.
Its integration will enable data cross-referencing and validation in official procedures, public and private services, and digital media as an authentication method.
Key Timelines for Implementation
The decree outlines specific deadlines for various authorities to develop and apply this new identification system:
- July 17, 2025: The decree enters into force following its publication in the DOF on July 16.
- Before October 15, 2025:
- The Secretariat of Governance, with support from the Digital Transformation and Telecommunications Agency, must develop the Unique Identity Platform, the central system for managing and consulting CURP biométrica.
- Authorities at federal, state, and local levels must establish mechanisms for querying, transferring, and validating biometric data for CURP incorporation.
- Before November 14, 2025: The Secretariat of Governance must establish a program for integrating biometric data of girls, boys, and adolescents into the National Population Registry.
- Within 90 days: All public and private entities must take measures to make CURP biométrica mandatory in their procedures and services.
Linkage with Missing Persons Search
The CURP biométrica will also be integrated with systems like the National Health System Registry and the Unique Identity Platform. This platform will be crucial for locating missing persons, allowing real-time monitoring of CURP usage and generating alerts to authorities if discrepancies are detected in public or private records.
This reform anticipates operational restructuring across multiple government levels. The use of identification technologies and access to biometric databases will be mandatory for federal, state, and municipal dependencies, as well as individuals providing public services or safeguarding personal information.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the CURP biométrica? It’s a mandatory document containing traditional data, photograph, and fingerprints, valid nationwide in physical and digital formats.
- When does the CURP biométrica implementation begin? The process starts with the decree’s publication in the DOF on July 16, 2025.
- What are the key timelines for implementation?
- July 17, 2025: Decree enters into force.
- Before October 15, 2025: Development of the Unique Identity Platform and establishment of data querying mechanisms.
- Before November 14, 2025: Establishment of a program for integrating biometric data of minors into the National Population Registry.
- Within 90 days: Making CURP biométrica mandatory in procedures and services.
- How does the CURP biométrica relate to missing persons? It will be integrated with systems like the National Health System Registry and the Unique Identity Platform, enabling real-time monitoring of CURP usage and generating alerts for discrepancies in records.
