He Birth certificate It is one of the most important documents for any Mexican person, since it officially accredits their identity, place and date of birth.
This document is indispensable to access health services, carry out school procedures, obtain documents such as the CURP, INEthe passport and, in general, to fully exercise citizen rights.
Before the arrival of May 2025, many people wonder if there will be adjustments in the cost of the process.
The General Directorate of the Civil Registry of Mexico City He officially informed that there will be no changes in the cost of the birth certificate during May or in the rest of the year 2025.
In fact, the birth registry is still totally free in the capital of the country, and no public servant is authorized to request payments for this procedure.
In addition, the agency enabled a direct line to report any improper collection or act of corruption related to this service.
Although the birth registry is free, the issuance of certified copies of the birth certificate does have a cost, which varies according to the State of the Republic. For example, in Mexico City the price is 94 pesos, while in Baja California it can reach 239 pesos.
We present a list with the prices of some federative entities:
Quintana Roo: 57 pesos
Nuevo León: 65 pesos
State of Mexico: 69 pesos
Mexico City: 94 pesos
Jalisco: 95 pesos
Puebla: 160 pesos
Michoacán: 162 pesos
Baja California: 239 pesos
(Check the complete list on official platforms such as www.gob.mx/actas or www.cdmx.gob.mx)
For some years, the government implemented digital platforms that allow processing the online birth certificatewhich represents a great advance in the modernization of public services. This option is especially useful for people residing abroad or outside their entity of origin.
The minutes processed by digital means have the same legal validity as those issued in person. However, it is recommended to carefully review the data before downloading the document and save a digital copy in a safe place.
The General Directorate of the Civil Registry warned about the presence of fraudulent websites that offer birth certificates without authorization. One of them is http://tramites-digitales.comwhich is not affiliated with the government. To avoid scams or undue payments, use only the official platforms mentioned above.
The process of the birth certificate will not have increases in its cost during May 2025, at least in regards to the birth registry. However, prices to obtain certified copies vary between states, so it is essential to inform themselves before starting the process.
