The Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT) has announced a significant change that will benefit thousands of taxpayers in Mexico: starting in 2025, individuals who have modified their Clave Única de Registro de Población (CURP) will be able to update their RFC for free, quickly, and entirely online. This initiative aims to prevent duplications and fiscal errors while streamlining procedures related to citizens' official identity.
The CURP serves as a unique identifier used for various legal processes, from health services to educational records. On the other hand, the RFC is essential for any formal economic activity, including tax declarations and electronic invoicing. Any discrepancies between the CURP and RFC can lead to administrative errors and unnecessary sanctions.
The SAT has simplified the procedure for those who have modified their CURP due to a judicial resolution or a recognition of gender identity. This process is crucial for individuals who have altered their CURP for legal or administrative reasons, or who have changed their tax regime or address and need to keep their information up to date. With this new measure, the SAT is betting on digitalization and efficiency, eliminating obstacles and making its services more accessible to taxpayers. If your CURP has changed, don't wait any longer: keep your tax situation updated without complications.
In tandem with this development, the CURP will undergo a renewal in 2025, incorporating biometric data such as photographs and digital fingerprints. This move is a direct response to Mexico's ongoing crisis of disappearances, where over 125,000 individuals remain missing. The implementation of the biometric CURP is not merely an administrative change; it represents a commitment to enhancing security and reliability in personal identification.
The procedure to obtain the new biometric CURP will be free and conducted in person at Civil Registry offices. Required documents include a certified birth certificate, valid official identification, proof of address (not older than three months), an updated traditional CURP, and a personal email address. During the appointment, the citizen's biometric data will be captured.
A pilot program for the biometric CURP has already begun in Veracruz, with plans for the federal government to progressively extend the program nationwide starting in 2025. Although an official national rollout date has not yet been announced, the CURP Biométrica will form the core of the new Plataforma Única de Identidad, designed to issue search alerts instantly, eliminating the current 72-hour waiting period.
This new CURP will also be linked to the Banco Nacional de Datos Forenses, which will provide real-time access, a Base Nacional de Carpetas de Investigación, and a Sistema Nacional de Alerta, Búsqueda y Localización de personas. These tools will facilitate a swift data cross-reference to locate missing persons more effectively.
Why does this measure mark a turning point? The new CURP signifies not just technological advancement but also a social commitment: the right to be identified, to be searched for, and to be found. In a country marked by absence, each advancement in identification is a step toward justice.
As 2025 approaches, Mexico is embarking on a profound transformation of its identity system. The CURP Biométrica is more than just a document; it is a tool for dignity, security, and remembrance.
