The consular registration is an official document issued by the Ministry of Foreign Relations (SRE), which proves the nationality and identity of the holder.
As the SRE explains, the High Security Consular Registration Certificate "is a public document proving nationality and identity that proves that the holder is domiciled and registered within the district of the Office of Mexico Abroad that issued it."
This procedure can be done through MEXITEL at the number 1-877-639-4835 or through the Internet at https://mexitel.sre.gob.mx/. Or you can go to your nearest Mexican Consulate.
To process this document it is necessary to have one of the following original documents: Birth certificate, certificate of Mexican nationality, declaration of Mexican nationality by birth, naturalization letter or Mexican passport.
Subsequently, to prove identity, you must present one of the following official documents with original photography: passport, valid voter ID, military service card, professional card, professional title, certificate of Mexican nationality, declaration of nationality, letter of naturalization, Mexican driver's license. , driver's license from Washington, Alaska or Idaho, among others.
And finally it is necessary to have a proof of address in the name of the interested party, as well as to cover the payment. All consular registrations are valid for five years.
In addition to Mexico, authorities in countries such as Guatemala and Honduras also have this type of document for their citizens.
