Starting in 2025, significant changes will be made to administrative and tax procedures in Mexico related to the Unique Population Registry Code (CURP). The elimination of the obligation to present the CURP aims to simplify processes and improve accessibility for citizens.
Despite this measure, the CURP will still be mandatory in some specific cases, such as in registrations with the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), the Institute of Security and Social Services for State Workers (ISSSTE), as well as in enrollments in schools and universities. It will also be required for the issuance of the Mexican passport, applications for mortgage credit in Infonavit and Fovissste.
To obtain the CURP for free, interested parties can visit the official Government of Mexico portal and provide their personal data. It is essential to keep the CURP handy for those procedures that still require it.
Among the most notable changes, the CURP will no longer be necessary for registration in the Federal Taxpayers Registry (RFC) for individuals and for obtaining the electronic signature (e.firma). Instead, a valid voter ID issued by the National Electoral Institute (INE) and a portable USB drive for the e.firma can be used.
These reforms aim to reduce bureaucracy and streamline administrative processes, which will improve the efficiency of the tax system. The digitization promoted by the Government of Mexico aims to automate most official procedures and reduce user wait times by 50%.
