Mexico - Apply for National Electoral Registry

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for National Electoral Registry, the applicant has to approach the Instituto Nacional Electoral, México link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. The INE will collect your biometric data, including fingerprints and a photograph, as part of the registration process.
13. The INE will process your application and conduct verification checks. Once your application is approved, the INE will print your voter card.
14. The applicant will receive a notification when your voter card is ready for collection. Visit the INE office again to pick up your voter card.
15. This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Passport size photographs
• CURP (Clave Única de Registro de Población).
• Proof of Mexican citizenship (such as a birth certificate or naturalization certificate, if applicable).
• Proof of residence, which can be a utility bill or official document with your current address.
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Instituto Nacional Electoral, México.
Viaducto Tlalpan No. 100 Col. Arenal Tepepan, Alcaldía Tlalpan,
C.P. 14610, Ciudad de México.
Desde cualquier parte del país sin costo: 800 433 2000.
Desde Estados Unidos sin costo: 1 (866) 986 8306.
Desde otros países por cobrar: +52 (55) 5481 9897.
Contact link

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for the National Electoral Registry (Registro Federal de Electores, RFE) in Mexico, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be a Mexican citizen or a foreigner with a permanent resident visa.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a valid government-issued ID.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Surname
• Address
• ZIP code
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Email
• Parents name
• Nationality
• Education details
• Mailing address
• Other details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The National Electoral Registry is a fundamental component of the democratic process in Mexico. It ensures that all eligible citizens have the right to vote and participate in various electoral events, including local, state, and national elections, as well as referendums and other electoral processes.

Information which might help

The benefits of being registered in the RFE in Mexico include:

• You can vote in Mexican elections.
• You can access government services, such as social security and healthcare.
• You can travel freely between Mexico and the United States.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Link

Others

• The Registro Federal de Electores (RFE) or National Electoral Registry in Mexico is a list of all Mexican citizens and foreigners with permanent resident visas who are eligible to vote in Mexican elections. The RFE is maintained by the Instituto Nacional Electoral (INE) or National Electoral Institute.