INM Change of Address: Notifying Changes Within 90 Days
Temporary and permanent residents must report a new address, employer, marital status, name or nationality to INM. Documents, booking and the fine for late notice.
Temporary residents, temporary resident students and permanent residents in Mexico must notify the National Migration Institute (INM) of a change of address, employer, marital status, name or nationality within 90 days. The procedure, homoclave INM-03-014, is free and done in person with an appointment. Late or missing notices can bring a fine under Article 158 of the Migration Law.
Which changes do you have to report to INM?
Article 63 of the Migration Law requires residents to tell INM about changes of marital status, nationality, address or place of work within 90 days after the change. INM’s official procedure also covers changes of name. As of November 2026, the list is:
| Change | Supporting document |
|---|---|
| Address (domicilio) | Signed letter with old and new address; resident card |
| Marital status (estado civil) | Marriage certificate, final divorce ruling or spouse’s death certificate |
| Nationality | Passport of the new nationality, nationality certificate or naturalization letter |
| Name | Passport or travel document in the new name and, if relevant, the foreign authority’s document showing the change |
| Place of work (lugar de trabajo) | Letter from the new employer, with a copy of the signer’s ID |
For work, INM counts a change of employer, not a new job title, a move of the employer’s offices or a change in where you physically work.
What documents does INM ask for?
INM’s official procedure page for notifying changes lists three core requirements:
- A letter signed by you, under oath (bajo protesta de decir verdad), stating the change and naming both the old and the new detail. If you hold two nationalities, say which one INM should use for your record.
- The document that proves the change, from the table above.
- INM’s application form for residency procedures (formato para solicitar trámite migratorio de estancia), printed and signed by hand.
For a change of address, INM’s own checklist asks for the original signed letter and your resident card. Bring copies of everything as well; offices often keep a set.
How do you file the notice?
The procedure is in person, with an appointment at the INM office that covers your new address.
- Fill in the residency procedure form on INM’s online system, choosing “notify changes (temporary and permanent residents)” and the change type, then print it.
- Book an appointment through INM’s online procedures portal for the office matching the address on the form; in Mexico City, that is the city’s INM office.
- Go on the appointment day with the form, the appointment QR code and your documents.
- Keep the receipt with your procedure number (NUT) and follow the case online.
INM lists a response time of 3 business days and no fee as of November 2026. If the change also needs a new resident card, INM tells you at the counter.
What is the fine for notifying late?
Article 158 of the Migration Law sets a fine of 20 to 100 days of the minimum wage for residents who do not report these changes or report them late. Since Mexico’s 2016 reform, such amounts are calculated with the UMA reference unit, worth MXN 117.31 a day in 2026, which puts the range at about MXN 2,346 to MXN 11,731 as of November 2026.
INM sets the amount in each case within that range. A late notice can come to light when you file it or when you start another procedure, such as a renewal, so an old unreported move can surface at an awkward moment.
What if you already missed the 90-day window?
File the notice anyway, as soon as you can. The obligation does not expire, and a late notice is better than none, because the fine applies both to residents who report late and to those who never report. Practical steps:
- Gather the documents for the change, plus proof of the date it happened, such as the new lease or the marriage certificate.
- Book the appointment and expect INM to raise the fine at the counter or in a later resolution.
- If several changes are pending, such as a new address and a new employer, ask INM whether they can be handled in the same procedure.
- If you also face a renewal deadline, ask an immigration lawyer which procedure to file first.
Why does an up-to-date record matter?
INM uses your registered address to send notices and to assign your office. A mismatch between your card record and your real address can slow down a resident card renewal or a change to permanent residency, because INM may ask you to regularize first.
Bottom line
Put a 90-day reminder in your calendar the day you move, marry or change employer, and book the INM appointment early, since availability varies by office. Keep the stamped receipt with your residency papers. This article explains INM’s procedure and is not legal advice; INM and an immigration lawyer decide individual cases.
FAQ
Does notifying INM of a new address cost anything?
No. INM lists the notification procedure as free as of November 2026. A fine applies only if you notify after the 90-day window or not at all.
Do I have to notify INM if I move within Mexico City?
Yes. Any change of address counts, including a move to another apartment in the same building or borough. The 90 days run from the move.
Do I need to tell INM about a new job title with the same employer?
No. INM counts only a change of employer as a change of place of work. A promotion, a new role or an office move with the same employer does not need a notice.
