Finally, after a long and sweet wait, your baby is born. They have gone home and find themselves adjusting to their new life together with a little boy who requires all his care.
But in addition to adjusting to the new routine, there is something very important to do: take it to register. We tell you what are the requirements to perform this procedure by birth in Mexico.
Who can be registered as Mexicans
As in most countries, all babies born within Mexico automatically obtain their Mexican nationality.
But in addition to babies born in Mexican territory, there are certain conditions under which others can also be registered as Mexicans, even if they were born outside the country. They include:
- Those born abroad, children of father, mother or both Mexicans born in national territory.
- Those born abroad, children of father, mother or both, Mexicans by naturalization.
- Babies born on board Mexican vessels or aircraft, whether war or merchant, regardless of the nationality of their parents. For this, it is required to deliver the document issued by the Captain of the vessel or aircraft in which the birth is recorded.
- Children born abroad, of the members of the Mexican Foreign Service, when they are accredited abroad.
Requirements for birth registration in Mexico
In order to register a baby in Mexico it is necessary meet some requirements and submit certain documents:
1.Introduce the baby accompanied by both parents or accompanied by the mother, in case of being a single mother.
2. Deliver one of the following Proof of Mexican nationality of one or both parents: Birth certificate; Declaration of Mexican nationality; Naturalization Letter; Mexican passport; Consular registration of high security.
3.Present local birth certificate (certified copy) or proof of delivery. If the local birth certificate was issued in a country other than that of the registry, it must be filed legalized or apostilled.
4.In the event that the father does not attend and the marriage certificate of the baby's parents is not presented, or, it is a different person who makes the registration, so that the name of the father can be included in the registry it is necessary that he asks for it by himself or that present a special power of attorney issued by a notary public or Mexican consul, stating the petition.
5.Two witnesses over 18 years of age.
6.Identifications of all the people who have part in the registry.
The birth registration process it has no cost, but the issue of the Certified copy.
As parents it is our obligation to register the baby after he is born. Remember that from this year you can print the Birth Certificate from home and online.
