The Mexican Embassy announced that starting on January 15, 2015, the consulates of Mexico in the United States will issue copies of birth certificates registered in Mexico.
To obtain their certified copies, Mexican nationals should visit the nearest consulate, present an official proof of identity, fill out an application and provide their Clave Única de Registro de Población (CURP), if they have one. The cost of each certified copy will be $13.00 dollars. The issuance of certified copies does not carry any additional costs. Be aware of abuses and scams. No one can charge additional fees for this service.
Those interested in obtaining a certified copy of their birth certificate can get more information in the free application for smartphones and mobile devices MiConsulmex or at the toll free number Centro de Información y Asistencia a Mexicanos (CIAM): 1-855-463-6395.
Children born overseas to a Mexican mother and/or father (by birth or naturalisation), regardless of whether they are minors or adults, have the right to claim Mexican citizenship. Birth registration and certified copies of birth certificates can be processed at the Embassy of Mexico.+ - Requirements Click to collapse
Birth Registration for children
Birth Registration for children (registration made by the parents)
Original and two photocopies of each of the following documents (with the exception of the birth registration form):
Birth Registration Form.
Australian birth certificate of child. If the applicant (child) was not born in Australia, the birth certificate must be apostilled or legalised (as appropriate) by the issuing authorities. If it was not issued in either English or Spanish, it also must be translated into Spanish. Please contact the consular authorities from the issuing country to learn the process to legalise or get an apostille of the document.
ID of the applicant (child). If the applicant is a child under 7 years of age and has no ID, a letter from a doctor or school can be accepted as a form of identification. The letter should follow this example. For children under 10 years of age, the letter can also be issued by their school following the same example.
Official photo identification of both parents, preferably a current passport. The names of the Mexican parent(s) must match those on their Mexican birth certificates. If the parent has changed their name (i.e., adopted their spouse’s surname in Australia), evidence must be provided to show the official name change (for example, change of name certificate or marriage certificate). Mexican parents must identify themselves as Mexican nationals, regardless of whether or not they have a second nationality.
Mexican birth certificate of the Mexican mother or father (or both, if they are Mexican). The birth certificate must be the original document issued by the Civil Registry or a printed version of a birth certificate downloaded from TU ACTA.
Marriage certificate of the parents (if applicable). If the marriage certificate was not issued in Mexico or Australia, it must be apostilled or legalised (as appropriate) by the issuing authorities and translated into Spanish or English by an accredited translator. Please contact the consular authorities from the issuing country to learn the process to legalise or get an apostille of the document.
Official photo identification of two witnesses. If witnesses cannot be present, embassy personnel can act as witnesses. If this is the case, you must request this service in advance.
Birth Registration for adults
Birth Registration for adults (registration made by the applicant)
Original and two photocopies of each of the following documents (with the exception of the birth registration form)
Birth Registration Form.
Australian birth certificate of the applicant. If the applicant was not born in Australia, the birth certificate must be apostilled or legalised (as appropriate) by the issuing authorities. If it was not issued in either English or Spanish, it also must be translated into Spanish. Please contact the consular authorities from the issuing country to learn the process to legalise or get an apostille of the document.
Foreign passport of the applicant. The names must match those on the original birth certificate.
Mexican birth certificate of the Mexican mother or father (or both if they are Mexican). The birth certificate must be the original document issued by the Civil Registry or a printed version of a birth certificate downloaded from TU ACTA.
- Marriage certificate of the parents (if applicable). If the marriage certificate was not issued in Mexico or Australia, it must be apostilled or legalised (as appropriate) by the issuing authorities and translated into Spanish or English by an accredited translator. Please contact the consular authorities from the issuing country to learn the process to legalise or get an apostille of the document.
If the parents were not married at the time of the applicant’s birth, the father will have to grant a Special Power of Attorney (POA) authorising the registration with his surname. This document will have to be issued by a Mexican Public Notary or by an Embassy or Consulate of Mexico. Please, check with the Consular Section of this Embassy about the characteristics that this document must have.
- Official photo identification of two witnesses. If witnesses cannot be present, embassy personnel can act as witnesses. If this is the case, you must request this service in advance.
Birth Registration for children of same sex parents or from assisted reproduction
Birth Registration for children of same sex parents or from assisted reproduction (registration made by the parents)
The requirements may vary depending on the conception method used and/or the specific circumstances of each case. Please contact the Consular Section (Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo.
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