The Mexican Civil Registry holds your Acta de Nacimiento, a crucial document similar to a birth certificate. If your Acta de Nacimiento contains errors, you must contact the Civil Registry of the state where you were born to request a correction. This involves emailing the designated contact person with a subject line “Solicitud de corrección de acta” (Request for Correction of Certificate) and attaching specific documents.
Required Documents for Correction
You need clear, scanned PDF copies of your Acta de Nacimiento and CURP (Unique Population Registry Code). These documents must be legible and free of any alterations or markings. Photographs are not acceptable due to potential distortion.
Essential Information to Include
In addition to the scanned documents, your email must include:
- CURP
- Full Name (first, middle, and last names)
- Gender (female/male)
- Date of Birth
- State of Registration
- Municipality of Registration
- Civil Registry Office
- Certificate Number
- Book
- A brief description of the required correction.
Locating the Correct Contact
The Mexican government provides a directory of contact persons for each state’s Civil Registry. This directory (https://www.gob.mx/cms/uploads/attachment/file/630612/Directorio_de_enlaces_de_Atencio_n_SIDEA__27-07-2021.pdf) lists the appropriate email addresses for submitting your correction request. Contact the designated personnel to determine the specific procedure and feasibility of the correction based on your state’s regulations.
Obtaining Certified Copies and Correction Timeframe
Certified copies of your corrected Acta de Nacimiento can be obtained from any Civil Registry office in Mexico. The processing time for corrections varies depending on the state. You can track your request by contacting the Civil Registry office directly via phone or in person using the contact information provided in the directory. For complaints or suggestions, use the contact information for your respective state.
