At Online Notary NJ, we’re committed to providing seamless, legally compliant notarization services for Mexican nationals living in or doing business with the United States. One of the most common questions we receive is about acceptable forms of identification, especially for those who may not have U.S. IDs.
We proudly accept the Mexican Voter ID card (INE) as a primary form of identification. But to enhance identity security, we also require a second form of valid ID, and we’re here to guide you through exactly what’s acceptable and how to verify it.
What Makes the Mexican Voter ID So Trusted?
Issued by the Instituto Nacional Electoral (INE), the Mexican Voter ID card is one of the most secure forms of identification in Latin America. Since its 2019 upgrade, it includes:
- 14 security features, many invisible to the eye
- Embedded QR codes storing biometric and biographic data
- A tamper-proof Teslin layer that locks in printed information
- Invisible data embedded within the photo
- High-resolution microprinting and anti-forgery design
This ID is not just for voting, it is the primary national ID in Mexico, widely used for opening bank accounts, signing contracts, and accessing government services.
To learn more about it, please read this article, “How voting ID cards combat fraud in Mexico” by the Technical Innovation team at Giesecke + Devrient.
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Why Two Forms of ID Are Required
While the INE card is highly secure, we follow New Jersey, U.S. notarial standards that require two valid forms of identification to ensure identity accuracy, especially during Remote Online Notarization (RON) or Remote Ink Notarization (RIN) This added layer helps prevent fraud and protects both the signer and the integrity of the document.
Accepted Mexican Government-Issued IDs (as Secondary ID)
If you are using your INE Voter ID as your primary ID, we will accept the following as secondary forms of ID:
- Mexican Passport (Pasaporte Mexicano)
- Matrícula Consular (Consular ID Card)
- Mexican Military Service Card (Cartilla del Servicio Militar Nacional)
- Mexican Driver’s License (Licencia de Conducir)
- CURP Certificate (Clave Única de Registro de Población)
How to Verify a CURP Certificate
The CURP is a unique 18-character code assigned to every Mexican citizen and resident. It is often used as a secondary ID, but since it does not include a photo, it must be verified alongside a primary photo ID like the INE card.
Here’s how we verify it:
- Request the client’s CURP number (e.g., GODE561231HDFRRN09).
- Go to the official government portal:
👉 https://www.gob.mx/curp - Enter the CURP (or use their name and birth details if they don’t know it).
- Match the retrieved information (full name, birthdate, state of birth) to the client’s photo ID.
✔ If the information matches, and the CURP is active in the government database, it serves as a valid second form of ID.
⚠️ Note: A CURP alone cannot serve as the only form of ID, but it’s very useful for supporting identity verification when paired with a photo ID.
Making Online Notarization Easier for Mexican Nationals
Our goal is to make document notarization simple, fast, and compliant, especially for our Spanish-speaking and cross-border clients. We accept trusted Mexican IDs, including the INE card and CURP certificate, and guide you through each step of the verification process.
Whether you’re handling property transactions, immigration paperwork, powers of attorney, or legal agreements, Online Notary NJ is here to help, with transparency and care.
Book a Session Today
Start your notarization now by booking a session, uploading your Mexican Voter ID and a second form of ID. We’ll handle the rest.
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
$150
*There is a $25 cancellation fee should you need to cancel your session.
Remote Ink Notarization (RIN)
$200
*There is a $25 cancellation fee should you need to cancel your session.
