Criminal record certificate

What it is

It is the federal criminal-record certificate, and you request it online. You need it if an authority, an embassy, a public job, or a security institution asks for it, and only if you are an adult.

Cost

Starting in January 2026, the cost of the certificate is $240.00 Mexican pesos.

Time

If there is a name match, they send a notice within the next 10 business days. A bank-window payment is credited in 72 business hours, and the download link is available for 30 days.

Requirements

• You must be an adult.
• You need your CURP.
• Enter the name of the person who registered your birth: father, mother, or guardian.
• Register a valid email address, because it cannot be changed later.
• If the system finds a match for your name, attach your birth certificate and an official ID as PDFs, each file smaller than 2 MB.
• If you are a foreigner and there is a match, the birth certificate must be apostilled and, if needed, translated, and the ID is your immigration card and passport in a single file.

Steps

1. Enter the site, sign in with Llave MX, or continue with your CURP.
2. Validate your information and enter the name of the person who registered your birth.
3. Create the request, choose the institution asking for the certificate, the reason, and your email.
4. If there is a name match, attach the PDFs and accept the statement under oath.
5. Pay online or generate a payment slip to pay at a bank window.
6. You will receive an email with the link to download the certificate.