Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
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As a resident can Acquire a Mexican state driver’s license, enabling you to purchase and register a car in Mexico. As a resident there are no limitations on the number of days allowed in Mexico, and no restrictions on time spent out of the country. There are tax savings when selling property in Mexico. You gain the ability to obtain a permit to work as a self-employed individual.
- Original birth certificate of the applicant, apostilled (not older than 1 year).
- Translation of the birth certificate and apostille by a registered authorized translator.
- Original birth certificates of both parents (not older than 1 year), including complete information on grandparents from both maternal and paternal sides.
- CURP (Unique Population Registry Code) of each parent
- Proof of address with a zip code in Vallarta.
- Mexican passports or Voter ID cards of both parents.
- Payment for registration.
Pre-construction purchases of condos or houses often pose high risks. Many buyers have lost large deposits due to projects not being completed on time or at all. Developers may request mortgages on the property, delaying the transfer of ownership. Without a title, selling the property or obtaining building permits becomes challenging.
Properties in the Bahia zone are in a restricted zone and cannot be owned outright by non-citizens. A Trust with a bank as the title holder is required due to the property’s proximity to the ocean.
Passport
Legal Stay Document/Temporal or Permanent residency
Current proof of address
CURP
RFC or TAX ID
Birth certificate
Marriage certificate
Beneficiary’s passport
Promise of sale agreement (if any)
Bank statement or bank transfers of payment
- Mexican residency with a Mexican tax ID shown on Telmex, CFE bills, or bank statements.
- Land size must not exceed three times the construction size in square meters.
- Exemption can only be claimed once every three years.
- Tax ID address must be different from the property being sold
- Some Notaries may require a work permit and proof of tax payments in Mexico for exemption application. Each Notary may have their own criteria for qualification.