Procedures in Guadalajara

Requirements, costs and steps, explained without bureaucratic language.

Federal

Travel and identity document issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It requires an appointment at any passport office in the country.

An 18-character code identifying every resident of Mexico. It can be looked up and printed online for free.

Certified copy of a birth record. Available online with nationwide validity, or at your state’s Civil Registry.

State-issued driving permit. Each state sets its own validity, fees and tests; a theory exam is mandatory in several states.

Annual municipal tax on real estate. Most municipalities offer early-payment discounts in January and February.

Municipal authorisation for new works, extensions or remodelling. Requested at the public works or urban development office.

Reference information compiled from public sources. Always confirm current requirements on the official portal.

Sample dataset for development. Figures come from the public sources cited on each record and must be verified before publication.