Mexican ID Documents
Mexican National ID (INE/IFE)
The Mexican National ID (INE/IFE) is the primary identification document in Mexico, issued by the National Electoral Institute. It serves as both a voter ID and general identification document.
Required Fields
Common validation issues:
- Missing or incorrect family name format
- Incorrect date format (must be YYYY-MM-DD)
- Incomplete or incorrect ID number
Name Handling
When dealing with Mexican names:
- Both paternal and maternal family names are required
- Use exact spelling as shown on the ID
- Maintain proper capitalization
- Include all given names if multiple exist
Document Types
The Mexican National ID has two versions:
- INE (Instituto Nacional Electoral) - Current version
- IFE (Instituto Federal Electoral) - Previous version Both are valid for verification purposes.