Validate CURP number
CURP Verifier
CURP Verifier
Learn about CURP Verifier API for Mexican ID verification using RENAPO database
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Validate CURP number
CURP Verifier is a specialized API that validates CURP (Clave Única de Registro de Población) numbers from Mexican ID documents using the official Mexican government database of Registro Nacional de Población (RENAPO). This API allows clients to verify CURP numbers from their users to ensure proper identification of Mexican users.
Key Features
- Official Database Integration: Connect to Mexican government RENAPO database
- CURP Validation: Verify CURP numbers against official records
- Real-time Verification: Get instant verification results
- High Accuracy: Reliable verification using official government data
- Secure Processing: Encrypted data transmission for privacy protection
- Compliance Ready: Meets Mexican government verification standards
What is CURP?
CURP (Clave Única de Registro de Población) is a unique 18-character alphanumeric code assigned to Mexican citizens and residents. It serves as a national identification number and is used for various government services and official procedures.How It Works
- CURP Input: Submit CURP number for verification
- Database Query: Query the official RENAPO database
- Validation Check: Verify CURP authenticity and validity
- Data Retrieval: Extract associated personal information
- Result Generation: Provide verification status and details
API Endpoints
Validate CURP API
- Endpoint:
POST /validate-curp - Purpose: Validate CURP number and retrieve associated data
- Input: CURP number (required)
- Output: Verification status and personal information
Input Fields
Required Fields
CURP number to validate and obtain data. This is the 18-character alphanumeric code assigned to Mexican citizens.
Optional Fields
API key essential for authentication and access control purposes, required for authorization.
CURP Status Values
Active Statuses
AN - Normal registration
AN - Normal registration
Normal registration status for active CURP numbers.
AH - Registration with homonymy
AH - Registration with homonymy
Note: CURPs with the first 16 positions of the CURP identical to a preceding one, without identity data or registration data.
RCC - Registration change affecting CURP
RCC - Registration change affecting CURP
Note: CURPs that underwent a change in identity or registration data that affected the key itself.
RCN - Registration change not affecting CURP
RCN - Registration change not affecting CURP
Note: CURPs that underwent a change in identity or registration data without affecting the key itself.
Inactive Statuses
BAP - Unsubscribed because apocryphal document
BAP - Unsubscribed because apocryphal document
Note: CURPs that were generated with an invalid document.
BSU - Unsubscribed without use
BSU - Unsubscribed without use
Note: These are CURPs that haven’t had any activity since they were first issued. That is, they haven’t been checked, printed, haven’t been used or undergone any movement. To reactivate these keys, a request must be made at a CURP module.
BD - Unsubscribed because of deceased
BD - Unsubscribed because of deceased
Unsubscribed because of deceased.
BDM - Administrative unsubscription
BDM - Administrative unsubscription
Note: CURPs that were deactivated due to a request from a document-issuing entity.
BDP - Unsubscribed because of adoption
BDP - Unsubscribed because of adoption
Note: CURPs that were deactivated because of new identity data for a person who was adopted.
BJD - Judicial unsubscription
BJD - Judicial unsubscription
Note: CURPs that were deactivated upon request from a court order.
Error Codes
Error code indicating the type of error:
- 1018: curpNumber is required
- 1019: Fail to verify curp number
Brief description of the error.
Use Cases
- Banking: Verify Mexican customer identity for account opening
- Government Services: Authenticate users for official services
- Employment: Verify employee identity and work permits
- Insurance: Validate customer identity for policy applications
- Healthcare: Verify patient identity for medical services
Supported Documents
- Mexican National ID: INE/IFE identification cards
- Mexican Passport: Official travel documents
- Birth Certificates: Official birth registration documents
- Naturalization Documents: Citizenship certificates
- Other Official Documents: Government-issued identification
Compliance and Security
- Data Protection: Compliant with Mexican data protection laws
- Encrypted Transmission: Secure data transmission protocols
- Audit Trail: Maintain verification logs for compliance
- Privacy Focused: Process only necessary information
- Government Standards: Meet official verification requirements
Getting Started
To start using CURP Verifier, you’ll need to:- Set up your API credentials
- Prepare CURP numbers for verification
- Submit your first verification request
- Handle the verification results in your application
Body
application/json
Response
200
application/json
Successful CURP validation
The response is of type object.