Mexico's INE cuts new voter ID delivery time to 15 days
The National Electoral Institute (INE) reported that, as of 24 July 2026, more than 2.7 million applications for the new voter ID model have been processed. Production has reached over 2.69 million credentials, and 2.58 million have already been distributed to Módulos de Atención Ciudadana (MAC) across the country.
Because of the increased output, the institute reduced the guaranteed delivery period from 20 days to 15 natural days and said it will gradually return to its ordinary timelines. The new credential incorporates enhanced physical, optical, digital and cryptographic security features, and INE continues to monitor suppliers and contract compliance. Citizens can verify the status of their ID through official INE channels or the INETEL telephone centre.
Entities: INETEL · Instituto Nacional Electoral (INE) · Módulos de Atención Ciudadana (MAC) · Nuevo Modelo de la Credencial para Votar
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- [● 3 SOURCES] More than 2.69 million new voter credentials have been produced as of 24 July 2026. (Instituto Nacional Electoral)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The new voter credential incorporates enhanced physical, optical, digital and cryptographic security features. (Instituto Nacional Electoral)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The INE plans to gradually return to ordinary delivery timelines after the transition period. (Instituto Nacional Electoral)
- [● 3 SOURCES] By 24 July 2026 the INE had processed more than 2.7 million applications for the new voter ID model. (Instituto Nacional Electoral)
- [● 3 SOURCES] INE monitors supplier contracts to ensure continuity of credential production and distribution. (Instituto Nacional Electoral)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The INE reduced the delivery time for the new credential from 20 days to 15 natural days. (Instituto Nacional Electoral)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Over 2.58 million credentials have been distributed to Módulos de Atención Ciudadana (MAC) nationwide. (Instituto Nacional Electoral)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Citizens can check the status of their credential through official INE channels or the INETEL telephone centre. (Instituto Nacional Electoral)