OBTAINING MEXICAN NATIONALITY BY BIRTH

ESPAÑOL

Individuals born in the United States—or any other country—to a Mexican father or mother are eligible to obtain Mexican nationality.

REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTERING AS A MEXICAN NATIONAL

To complete the registration process, schedule an appointment through the "MiConsulado" system:

Appointment Instructions:

  • Select the appointment type “Registro Civil-Registro”.

When scheduling your appointment, you will be asked to scan the necessary documents. Once these have been validated, your appointment will be confirmed.

Important Information:


• If the option “Registro Civil-Registro” is unavailable, it means no appointments are currently open for that service. New appointment slots open on the 15th of the previous month.
• All applications for dual nationality require an appointment.
• A separate appointment is needed for each child.
• If you also wish to obtain a Mexican passport, you must book an additional appointment under “Pasaporte.”
• Appointments for "Civil Registry Wednesdays" will open the previous Thursday.

This Service Is Free of Charge

PROCESSING TIME AND FEES:
The process takes approximately 2 to 3 hours. The issuance of the first Mexican birth certificate is free; each additional certificate costs $19 USD.

IMPORTANT:
During your appointment, we will review the documents you provide. If all documents are correct, we will proceed with your dual nationality registration. If there are any errors or missing documents, your application will not be processed.

DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS:
• Bring two additional letter-sized copies of each original document for every minor.
• Complete and present this application form on the day of your appointment.

  1. Presence of the Applicant and Parents:
    • Minors: Must be present with both parents at the Consulate.
    • Adults (18+ years): May apply without being accompanied by their parents if they provide their parents’ original marriage certificate (applicable only if the applicant was born within the marriage).
    • For Minor Applicants: One parent may attend if they provide the original marriage certificate proving the child was born within the marriage.
    • In all cases, both parents’ Mexican birth certificates must be presented.
  2. Original Birth Certificate:
    • If issued in a country other than the United States or Mexico, the certificate must be legalized or apostilled.
    • If the certificate is not in Spanish or English, it must be translated into Spanish.
  3. Official Identifications for All Involved:
    • For Minors: Provide one of the following:
      • A doctor’s letter with a photo and official seal.
      • A school ID accompanied by a transcript showing the minor’s name, date of birth, and grade level.
      • A U.S. passport.
    • For Parents: Present one of the following official Mexican identifications:
      • Mexican passport
      • Consular ID Card
      • Voting Card (credencial para votar, INE)
      • Mexican driver’s license
      • Note: If the mother uses her husband’s last name, she must also present the marriage certificate.
  4. If a Mexican Parent Has Passed Away:
    • Present the original death certificate.
  5. Extraordinary Cases:
    • If the parents were not married before the child’s birth, the father must be present or provide a Special Power of Attorney, regardless of whether the applicant is a minor or an adult.
    • If the father has passed away and was not married to the mother at the time of the applicant’s birth, the process cannot be completed at any Mexican Consulate. In this case, you must consult with the Civil Registry in Mexico.