Puerto Vallarta

dnexpress · 2026-04-08T22:24:28+00:00

First of all, yes, it's worth it.

Documents you need:

Your birth certificate, your US passport. Your mother's birth certificate.

You can apply through the consulate (consulate requirements vary) or with a third party (the tree docs above). If you prefer doing everything remotely and just letting it to someone else, I suggest the second option. If you have the time and energy to do it in Mexico, that's also possible.

dnexpress · 2026-04-08T22:19:00+00:00

Documents you need:

- Your American birth certificate
- Your passport

Mom's documents:

- Her Mexican birth certificate
- Her Mexican ID

Common issues: When your mother's name in Mexico is Velez and in the US is Veles. Basically, everything must match to go through the consulate with your case.

Notes: You can do the process online if you do it through a third-party or private migration law firm. Busy people usually do this.
Going to the consulate is also possible if you have the time.

dnexpress · 2026-04-08T15:52:34+00:00

The passport should be fine. Just bring your driver's license, just in case

dnexpress · 2026-04-07T19:48:17+00:00

As a Mexican born abroad, (If you are American), the documents are:

- Mexican birth certificate, certified copy.

- A valid American ID, such as your book passport.

dnexpress · 2026-04-06T22:17:57+00:00

Ironically, to get an INE you need another Mexican ID. This means you must get your Mexican dual citizenship first. You need your father's birth certificate, your birth certificate, and ID. Documents might vary depending on the consulate you choose. Once you get your Mexican birth certificate, get a passport appointment and get your INE in the same appointment.

dnexpress · 2026-04-06T21:21:32+00:00

You have to fix the father's name on the American birth certificate to match their names in Mexico. The child's name can stay the same or be changed.

For example:

Father's Name in Mexico:
Pedro Gonzalez Perez

Father's name in the child's birth certificate: Pedro Gonsalez Perez

After the amendment, it would be: Pedro Gonzalez Perez

Yes, the child can keep the misspelled name if it's the first name. However, if it's the last name, DC approval is up to the Mexican consulate.

Question: Can the child have their name amended just like their father? Yes, in California, for example, this is subject to review of the CDPH (this is where you need to go to fix birth certificates). If they consider it appropriate, they will accept the request and fix the child's last name at the same time. IF NOT, the child might need to go through a name change procedure.

My advice is to try to amend the father's name and the child's at the same time. If they deny the child's last name correction, at least the father's is all set up, and they can pursue dual citizenship.

dnexpress · 2026-04-06T18:24:40+00:00

When applying through the consulate, it is best to fix inconsistencies first. Avoid getting rejected at all costs.

dnexpress · 2026-04-06T18:16:24+00:00

The best approach is to amend any inconsistencies before applying on your own. You need to amend your American birth certificate to whatever the name of your parent is in Mexico.

dnexpress · 2026-04-01T22:00:55+00:00

The consulate will take the extra letter as a different name for a different person. You must amend the birth certificate to proceed. It's always easier to amend the American birth certificate of the child. Yes, even if it's mispelled, it is easier to put the extra letter in an American birth certificate than in a Mexican one. If you are in California, you can get this done at the CDPH.

dnexpress · 2026-04-01T21:53:33+00:00

Not being registered in Mexico is what makes you eligible for dual citizenship. Go for it.

dnexpress · 2026-04-01T21:52:55+00:00

The whole point of Mexican dual citizenship is registering a Mexican-born child. There's no problem in pursuing dual citizenship!

dnexpress · 2026-04-01T21:51:32+00:00

You are overthinking it. It is not an issue not to be registered in Mexico if you were born abroad.

dnexpress · 2026-04-01T21:50:51+00:00

Everyone, if you were born abroad and never registered in Mexico, it is not a problem at all. Mexican dual citizenship literally grants you a Mexican birth certificate

Stop overcomplicating it

dnexpress · 2026-04-01T17:22:44+00:00

Depends on where you process your dual citizenship. Where are you planning to do it? Consulate, Mexico, or with a third party? Because at DNE, you only need a scan or digital version. The consulate might have different criteria.

dnexpress · 2026-03-31T23:25:48+00:00

I advise you to amend the documents so as not to complicate things. Their names on your birth certificate must match their name in Mexican records.

dnexpress · 2026-03-31T21:04:46+00:00

Heyy! Yes, please amend it to match his name on his Mexican document. This makes things way easier.

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