Mexico - Apply for a Letter of Naturalization

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Obtain Naturalization Certificate, the applicant has to approach the Civil Registration Office link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. Ensure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
5. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
6. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
7. 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.
8. The applicant will be required to attend an interview and exam. The interview will assess his/her knowledge of the Spanish language and Mexican culture, while the exam will test his/her understanding of Mexican history, government, and laws.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. Then the application will be processed further and all the updates on the application status will be notified through email or by SMS.
11. Once the process gets completed successfully, the applicant has to collect the certificate from the officer by visiting the office.
12. This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Birth certificate or equivalent document
• Mexican residency card
• Proof of payment of the naturalization fee
• Criminal record certificate from your country of origin or from Mexico
• Proof of income or employment
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Civil Registration Office
Héroes de Nacozari esq. Av. López Mateos,
Col. San Luis, C.P. 20250, Aguascalientes, Ags.
Telephone number: 01 449 9 10 26 46 ext. 6322
Contact link
Embassy and Consulate link

Eligibility

• To be eligible for naturalization in Mexico, a foreign national must have lived in Mexico for at least five years as a legal resident, have sufficient means of support, and meet other requirements related to conducting and background.

Fees

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

Validity

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 weeks 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

• Full name of applicant
• Date of Birth
• Age
• Full name of the applicant's mother
• Full name of the applicant's father
• Nationality of applicant's mother
• Nationality of the applicant's father
• Marital status
• Spouse's Name
• Nationality of spouse
• Contact details
• Fax
• Email
• Date of Marriage
• Place of marriage
• Phone number
• The current address of the applicant
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• A Letter of Naturalization in Mexico is an official document that grants Mexican citizenship to a foreign national who has met the eligibility criteria for naturalization. The Letter of Naturalization serves as proof of Mexican citizenship and allows the recipient to obtain a Mexican passport, vote in Mexican elections, and enjoy other rights and benefits of citizenship.

Information which might help

• This certificate is an important document that can be used to apply for a Mexican passport, to register to vote, to obtain government services and benefits, and for other purposes that require proof of Mexican citizenship.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• This certificate is used as proof of identity.

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