{"id":1469,"date":"2013-07-20T16:03:36","date_gmt":"2013-07-20T21:03:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thecozumelsun.com\/?page_id=1469"},"modified":"2018-09-19T13:23:36","modified_gmt":"2018-09-19T18:23:36","slug":"important-documents","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thecozumelsun.com\/cozumel-guide\/important-documents\/","title":{"rendered":"Safeguarding Important Documents"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fcbkbttn_buttons_block\" id=\"fcbkbttn_left\"><div class=\"fcbkbttn_like fcbkbttn_large_button\"><fb:like href=\"https:\/\/thecozumelsun.com\/cozumel-guide\/important-documents\/\" action=\"like\" colorscheme=\"light\" layout=\"standard\" width=\"225px\" size=\"large\"><\/fb:like><\/div><div class=\"fb-share-button fcbkbttn_large_button \" data-href=\"https:\/\/thecozumelsun.com\/cozumel-guide\/important-documents\/\" data-type=\"button\" data-size=\"large\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pntrst_main_before_after\"><div class=\"pntrst-button-wrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a data-pin-do=\"buttonBookmark\" data-pin-custom=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" class=\"pntrst-custom-pin\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-buttons-pack\/bws-pinterest\/images\/pin.png?w=60&ssl=1\" ><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"pntrst-button-wrap pntrst_style_add_large_folow_button\" >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-do=\"buttonFollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/thecozumelsun\/\">Follow me<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"twttr_buttons\"><div class=\"twttr_twitter\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=Safeguarding+Important+Documents\" class=\"twitter-share-button\" data-via=\"\" data-hashtags=\"cozumelnews\" data-size=\"large\" data-url=\"https:\/\/thecozumelsun.com\/cozumel-guide\/important-documents\/\" data-related=\"thecozumelsun\" target=\"_blank\">Tweet<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><p> <\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMPORTANT2.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-5147\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMPORTANT2.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\" alt=\"IMPORTANT2\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Safeguarding Important Documents in Cozumel<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Every official document is important in Mexico.\u00a0 It is imperative that you keep all your documents and documentation organized and current. You must keep copies of ALL the documents that you carry with you in your purse, wallet or vehicle.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>You must have proof that you are in the Country legally at all times!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>I make a copy of my resident card, license and senior card, cut to size, front and back faced and glued and laminated. I carry my copies and leave my originals at home in the safe. Have copies of your Passport,\u00a0CURP, Plan Locale,\u00a0INAPAN, Driver\u2019s License,\u00a0FPMC, RFC, Mexican Social Security, AND your (Visa) Immigration Card.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">In a Home Safe keep the following documents:<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Official Certified Birth Certificate & Certified Translation<\/p>\n<p>–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Official Marriage License & Certified Translation<\/p>\n<p>– \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Last Will & Testament \u00a0from your Country of Citizenship & Mexican Last Will & Testament<\/p>\n<p>–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Power of Attorney (Officially translated if not filed in Mexico)<\/p>\n<p>–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Living Will Officially Translated<\/p>\n<p>–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Burial \/ Cremation Preferences Officially translated &\u00a0notarized.<\/p>\n<p>–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Keep Receipts of Paid Taxes and Utilities for 5 years<\/p>\n<p>–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Homeowners: Deeds & Land Trust documents & Insurance<\/p>\n<p>–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Renters: Rental Contract & Receipts of payments<\/p>\n<p>– \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Vehicles: Permits, Ownership, taxes, & Insurance<\/p>\n<p>–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Business Owners: Ownership Documents, Paperwork, receipts, taxes & Insurance<\/p>\n<p>–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Business Owners instructions for termination of employees\u00a0in the event of\u00a0your death.<\/p>\n<p>–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Banking: Documents & an authorized backup person you can entrust to withdraw your funds to pay your expenses should you be incapacitated, hospitalized, or for your burial expenses\u00a0in the event of\u00a0your death.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><em>Important Mexican Documents that you will need to apply for, some mandatory and some that will give you discounted services.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><em>What these credentials are for:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>CURP<\/strong> number is now being assigned by immigration to new applicants for temporary and permanent residents, a copy of the card will be required for a number of things. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>MEXICO DRIVERS LICENSE<\/strong> is mandatory to drive in Mexico\u00a0if you have a Permanent Resident status. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>INAPAM<\/strong> (Mexico Senior Card).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Ferry Local Plans:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>PLAN LOCALE<\/strong> (Passenger Ferry Discount for Residents\u00a0 frequently used for proof of residency),.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>PLAN COZUMEL<\/strong> (Vehicle Ferry\u00a0Discount\u00a0for Residents).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>FPMC<\/strong>\u00a0– FUNDACI\u00d3N\u00a0DE\u00a0PARQUES\u00a0Y\u00a0MUSEO\u00a0DE\u00a0COZUMEL- (Parks and Museum Discount Card for Residents).\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>The Cozumel Sun Step by Step instructions to apply for these documents are under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecozumelsun.com\/\">The Cozumel Guide for Residents<\/a> Section.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">What these Documents Look Like:<\/h3>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">CURP<\/h2>\n<p><b style=\"color: #008000;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11900 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Aura-CURP-new-745x1024.jpeg?resize=745%2C1024&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"745\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Aura-CURP-new.jpeg?resize=745%2C1024&ssl=1 745w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Aura-CURP-new.jpeg?resize=218%2C300&ssl=1 218w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Aura-CURP-new.jpeg?resize=768%2C1056&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Aura-CURP-new.jpeg?resize=300%2C413&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Aura-CURP-new.jpeg?resize=390%2C536&ssl=1 390w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Aura-CURP-new.jpeg?w=1700&ssl=1 1700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">RFC NUMBER<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>The CURP<\/b><\/span>\u00a0(Clave Unica de Poblacion) is needed to apply for a Mexican driver\u2019s license, employment, collecting pensions, enrolling a child in school, registering your cellular telephone, and certain bank transactions. The\u00a0CURP\u00a0 number is now assigned to\u00a0you as part of \u00a0the immigration process.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecozumelsun.com\/cozumel-guide\/curp\/\"> More Information on CURP.<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/RFC.jpeg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5829 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/RFC-1024x357.jpeg?resize=1024%2C357&ssl=1\" alt=\"RFC\" width=\"1024\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/RFC.jpeg?resize=1024%2C357&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/RFC.jpeg?resize=300%2C104&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/RFC.jpeg?resize=400%2C139&ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/RFC.jpeg?w=1657&ssl=1 1657w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>The RFC<\/strong><\/span> is your Tax Identification Number, needed if you are selling or providing services that create revenues. The number is issued by SAT, Secretary of Hacienda and Public Credit. It is the Mexican version of the IRS or Revenue Canada.\u00a0 You must have an RFC number\u00a0 to sell or purchase Mexican Property.\u00a0 Request Facturas for your home improvements and repairs to offset your capital gains tax.\u00a0 The document is letter size. The above illustration is what the very top of the document looks like. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecozumelsun.com\/cozumel-guide\/rfc-tax-identification-document\/\">More information on RFC.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">THE LOCAL FERRY DISCOUNTS<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Plan-Cozumel.jpeg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2186 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Plan-Cozumel-300x189.jpeg?resize=300%2C189&ssl=1\" alt=\"Plan Cozumel\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Plan-Cozumel.jpeg?resize=300%2C189&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Plan-Cozumel.jpeg?w=656&ssl=1 656w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The\u00a0<b>Car Ferry Discount Program<\/b> for Mexican plated Vehicles called <strong>Plan Cozumel.<\/strong> You must have a Mexican driver\u2019s license to qualify. It is vehicle and owner specific, if you have multiple vehicles, you must get a discount card for each. While you need not be driving, you must be in the vehicle to receive the discount. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecozumelsun.com\/cozumel-guide\/plan-cozumel-document\/\">More information on Plan Cozumel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-11911\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/plan-locale-300x190.jpg?resize=300%2C190&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/plan-locale.jpg?resize=300%2C190&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/plan-locale.jpg?resize=390%2C247&ssl=1 390w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/plan-locale.jpg?w=647&ssl=1 647w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The\u00a0Plan Locale<\/b><\/span>\u00a0card serves both as a discount card at both passenger ferry companies and as proof of residence for local businesses that give discounts to the residents. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecozumelsun.com\/cozumel-guide\/plan-locale-passenger-ferry-discount\/\">More information on Plan Locale<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">SENIOR CARD INAPAM<\/h3>\n<address style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2182\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/INAPAM-300x184.jpeg?resize=300%2C184&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/INAPAM.jpeg?resize=300%2C184&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/INAPAM.jpeg?w=679&ssl=1 679w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The\u00a0INAPAM<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0card is the official senior credential in Mexico. The card enables you to receive the local senior discount which includes bus and ferry transportation, property taxes (50%), non-Simi drug stores,movies and more! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecozumelsun.com\/cozumel-guide\/inapam-card-senior-discount-card\/\">More information on INAPAM.<\/a><\/address>\n<address style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0<\/address>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER<\/h3>\n<address style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0<\/address>\n<address style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/SSI.jpeg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5832\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/SSI-1024x179.jpeg?resize=1024%2C179&ssl=1\" alt=\"SSI\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/SSI.jpeg?resize=1024%2C179&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/SSI.jpeg?resize=300%2C52&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/SSI.jpeg?resize=400%2C70&ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/SSI.jpeg?w=1682&ssl=1 1682w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"color: #008000;\">The Mexico Social Security Number: \u00a0<\/span><\/strong>You need a Mexican Social Security Number in order to apply for the Mexican Social Security Medical Insurance. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecozumelsun.com\/cozumel-guide\/mexico-social-security-number\/\">More information on Mexico Social Security Number.<\/a><\/address>\n<address style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0<\/address>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><em><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-11920\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/img015-300x183.jpg?resize=300%2C183&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/img015.jpg?resize=300%2C183&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/img015.jpg?resize=768%2C469&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/img015.jpg?resize=390%2C238&ssl=1 390w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/img015.jpg?w=972&ssl=1 972w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Mexico Driver’s License<\/em><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><em> is<\/em><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><em> r<\/em><\/span><\/strong><strong><em>enewable e<\/em><\/strong><em>very two years.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecozumelsun.com\/cozumel-guide\/11919-2\/\">For more information on obtaining and renewing your Mexico Driver’s License.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-11925\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/fpmc-300x185.jpg?resize=300%2C185&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/fpmc.jpg?resize=300%2C185&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/fpmc.jpg?resize=390%2C240&ssl=1 390w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecozumelsun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/fpmc.jpg?w=665&ssl=1 665w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/b><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>The Fundacion De Parques Y Museos De Cozumel<\/b><\/span>\u00a0Card is what I call the Park Card for short. 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