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I have used my Matricula Consular to travel in the past meaning late 2007 and it was no problem... Im planning on traveling again this Summer of 2009 but Im going directly to the Airport to ask if its still a possiblity just to be certain...It never hurts to ask. Good luck!
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∙ 11y agoA matricula consular is a government-issued photo ID card issued to Mexican citizens living outside of Mexico. It is issued by the Mexican government at its consular offices abroad. It shows the address of the foreign residence of the bearer, regardless of whether the person has legal Immigration status.
In the United States, the matricula consular is often used by undocumented immigrants ("illegal aliens") as the de facto best available form of legal identification in states that deny drivers licenses and non-driver IDs to non-US-citizens who do not possess a green card. In such places, it is the only available identification that shows the persons address in the US.
A matricula consular is often accepted as legal identification by banks, police, hospitals, etc. It is cheaper, easier to replace and fits better into a wallet than a Mexican passport or a Mexican birth certificate.
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Can you use a matricula consular to register to vote in the US?
No. A matricula consular proves that you are a citizen of a foreign country.
Can an undocumented immigrant obtain a matricula consular?
Yes. In fact, most people who have a matricula consular are undocumented immigrants.
Matricula consular is the same as passport?
No. A passport is a booklet and is good for international travel. A matricula consular is a card and is not good for travel.
Can you use a matricula consular to obtain a Social Security card?
No. A matricula consular is not an acceptable proof of identy, residence or citizenship for the purpose of obtaining a United States Social Security card.
Can you use a matricula consular to open a bank account?
Yes, some banks in the United States does accept a matricula consular to open a bank account. You will have to contact the bank of your choice for more details.
Can you use a matricula consular to cross the US border?
US Border Agents will not accept a matricula consular for entry in the US, nor will Canadian Border agents accept one for entry into Canada. Mexican Border Agents may, however, accept a Mexican matricula consular for entry into Mexico, although you will likely be held for additional questioning.
Can an undocumented immigrant use a matricula consular id to marry someone of the same sex?
No
Can you use a matricula consular to obtain a drivers license?
Some states (about 13) will issue a drivers license or "non-drivers license" to a resident with no legal immigration status. Many of these will accept a matricula consular as part of your identification, but I do not believe it is sufficient on its own.
Can you use a matricula consular to obtain a library card?
In many places, yes. The New York Public library specificly lists matricula consular on its list of acceptable id. One notable exception is Colorado, which has passed a state law explicitly prohibiting this.
Can you use a matricula consular to board a domestic flight?
No. This is risky. You could be detained by ICE and possibly deported.
Can you use a matricula consular to prove your identity when the local police ask you for ID?
If this is the only ID you have, then it is better than nothing. You should invest in a (foreign) passport, however, and try to obtain a copy of your birth certificate. These are much better forms of ID. The one advantage that the matricula consular has is that it shows the address of your US residence.
Can an illegal alien use a matricula consular id to marry someone of the same sex?
NoAlternate Answer:Yes, but it is better to use your Mexican Passport. If he doesn't have one, he should get one for this and other purposes. About a dozen US states accept the matricula consular as valid photo ID, including Washington, which also permits same-sex marriages. Even outside of these states, you could probably get the marriage license using the matricula consular alone, but it would be better if you could bring a birth certificate. If you are thinking that you need the matricula consular to prove residence or legal address ... don't worry about it. You don't need to prove where you live to get a marriage license. Foreigners are allowed to get married in the U.S. You don't need to try to appear like a citizen.
