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If you are about to carry out a procedure before the SAT, IMSS, INE, SEP, banks, or any government agency, you have probably wondered: Which birth certificate should I bring? Currently, there are several colors of this document—red, green, and white—but which one is valid? Here, we tell you so you do not suffer any setbacks.
Recently, versions have circulated claiming that only a certain color is valid on a birth certificate; this has generated confusion among those who need to present this document to obtain a scholarship, process a passport, enroll in school, or carry out a work process.
¿Cuál es el acta de nacimiento válida y de qué color es?
It is important that you know that the color of the paper does not determine whether a birth certificate is valid. The color depends on the format, the year it was issued, the Civil Registry that issued it, or even the type of paper used by each federal entity.
What actually has legal validity is that the document is a certified copy of the birth certificate, whether issued by the Civil Registry or downloaded from the official Government of Mexico portal.
Significado de los colores del acta de nacimiento
- Acta de nacimiento roja: es del formato anterior, vigente desde el año 2000. Todavía se expide en algunas oficialías del Registro Civil
- Acta de nacimiento verde: es el formato vigente
- Acta de nacimiento blanca: se trata de la copia certificada descargada desde los portales oficiales.
¿Cómo saber si tu acta de nacimiento sigue siendo válida?
You can verify that it has:
- Código QR.
- Folio de certificación.
- Datos personales correctos.
- CURP coincidente.
- Sellos o certificación digital cuando corresponda.
¿Cómo puedo descargar mi acta de nacimiento actualizada en pdf?
You can obtain it online by following these steps:
-Enter the official Government of Mexico portal.
-Look for the online birth certificate section.
-Enter your CURP or personal information.
-Verify the information.
-Make the corresponding payment (if applicable).
-Download the PDF file with electronic certification.
You can also go to Civil Registry modules if you prefer to obtain a printed version.
¿Necesito sacar una nueva acta cada año?
Not necessarily. However, some institutions may request a recent certified copy for administrative reasons.
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