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Every Mexican consulate location in the US
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Mexico has 53 consulates across the United States, from border towns like Nogales and Laredo to cities like Seattle, Boston and Miami.
If you’re a Mexican citizen living in the U.S., your consulate is where you renew your passport, get a matrícula consular, register a baby born here or ask for help in an emergency.
This guide lists every Mexican consulate location by state, the services they offer and how to book a free appointment.
What a Mexican consulate can do for you
Consulates handle the paperwork and protection Mexican citizens need while living abroad. Most services need an appointment, and appointments are free.
Mexican passport: first-time applications and renewals for adults and minors.
Matrícula consular: an official Mexican ID card that proves your identity and address in the U.S. It costs $41 and is valid for 5 years, and it’s usually issued the same day.
INE voter ID card: the consulate captures your information, and the National Electoral Institute (Instituto Nacional Electoral, INE) mails you the card. That can take about 2 months.
Civil registry: register the birth of a child born in the U.S. to a Mexican parent, record marriages and deaths, and request certified copies of Mexican records.
Legal documents: powers of attorney and other notarial acts for matters back in Mexico.
Consular protection: help if you’re detained, a victim of abuse or fraud, dealing with a problem at work or looking for a missing relative.
Community programs: education, health and financial literacy programs, often run through each consulate’s community office.
Services vary a little by location, so check your consulate’s website before you go.
Supporting family back home while you sort out your papers? Send money to Mexico with Ria from the app or website and see the rate and fee before you confirm.
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Mexican consulate locations in the US by state
Texas has 11 Mexican consulates and California has 10, more than any other state. Each consulate serves a set area, so the one you visit depends on where you live. When you book online, the system uses your ZIP code to assign you the right office.
Each city below links to that consulate’s official website, where you’ll find its address, hours and contact details.
Arkansas: Little Rock
California: Calexico, Fresno, Los Angeles, Oxnard, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Ana
Colorado: Denver
District of Columbia: Washington, D.C.
Georgia: Atlanta
Idaho: Boise
Illinois: Chicago
Indiana: Indianapolis
Louisiana: New Orleans
Massachusetts: Boston
Michigan: Detroit
Minnesota: Saint Paul
Missouri: Kansas City
Nebraska: Omaha
Nevada: Las Vegas
New Jersey: New Brunswick
New Mexico: Albuquerque
New York: New York City
North Carolina: Raleigh
Oklahoma: Oklahoma City
Oregon: Portland
Pennsylvania: Philadelphia
Puerto Rico: San Juan
Texas: Austin, Brownsville, Dallas, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, El Paso, Houston, Laredo, McAllen, Presidio, San Antonio
Utah: Salt Lake City
Washington: Seattle
Wisconsin: Milwaukee
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How to make an appointment at the Mexican consulate
Every Mexican consulate in the U.S. uses the same free booking system, MiConsulado. You can book three ways:
WhatsApp: save +1 (424) 309-0009 in your contacts and send “Hola”. A virtual assistant walks you through the booking.
Online: go to citas.sre.gob.mx, enter your ZIP code, personal details and the service you need, then pick a date and time. You’ll get a confirmation number by email.
Phone: call the same number, +1 (424) 309-0009.
Some cases have to be booked by phone, such as minors whose parents can’t come with them or people who sign with a thumbprint.
Already using WhatsApp for your appointment? You can also send money to Mexico through WhatsApp with Ria.
Mobile consulates: When the consulate comes to you
If the nearest consulate is hours away, look for a mobile consulate (consulado móvil or consulado sobre ruedas). Consulate staff set up for a day or two in a church, community center or school in a smaller city.
Mobile consulates usually offer passports, matrículas consulares, INE voter ID applications and copies of birth certificates. Services like powers of attorney and birth registrations are often handled only at the main office.
You still need an appointment through MiConsulado. Many consulates also hold Saturday service days (jornadas sabatinas), so check your consulate’s website for its calendar.
Tips for your visit to the consulate
A little preparation can save you a second trip.
Bring originals, not copies. For a matrícula consular, for example, you’ll need proof of Mexican nationality (like your birth certificate or passport), a photo ID that matches it and proof of your current address.
Check the requirements for your service on your consulate’s website the day before, since they can change.
Arrive early and bring your appointment confirmation.
Have a way to pay. Many consulates accept cash, Visa and Mastercard, but confirm with yours first.
Keep the emergency number handy. The Centro de Información y Asistencia a Mexicanos (CIAM) answers 24/7 at 520-623-7874 from the U.S. It can help you locate a detained relative or guide you if you’re a victim of fraud or abuse.
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FAQs
How many Mexican consulates are there in the US?
There are 53, including the consular office in Washington, D.C. and one in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Can I go to any Mexican consulate?
Each consulate serves a specific area. When you book through MiConsulado, your ZIP code determines which office you’re assigned.
Do I need an appointment at the Mexican consulate?
Yes, for almost every service. Emergencies and consular protection cases are the exception. In those cases, call your consulate or the CIAM line at 520-623-7874.
How much does an appointment cost?
Nothing. Appointments are free. You only pay the fee for the document itself, such as $41 for a matrícula consular.
Can I renew my Mexican passport at a consulate?
Yes. Book a passport appointment through MiConsulado and bring the documents listed on your consulate’s website.
Is there a Mexican consulate near me?
Use the list above to find the closest city. If none is close, check your consulate’s calendar for a mobile consulate in your area.
Send money to family in Mexico with Ria
Your consulate keeps your documents in order, and we help you take care of the people waiting for you back home. When it’s time to send money to family in Mexico, send with Ria online, in the app or at a Ria location near you. Planning a bigger transfer? Here’s how much you can send to Mexico with Ria.
About the author
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Gabriela Solis
Gabriela Solis is Ria's Senior Content Writer. Located in Querétaro, México, she focuses on telling stories that show the myriad human faces of remittances.
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