Personnel Registration for Private Security in Mexico
Private security guard registration in Mexico is a mandatory requirement for companies providing security services at both the federal and state levels. Operating with unregistered personnel or incomplete files is a serious violation that can lead to administrative sanctions, permit suspension, or cancellation of operations.
Who must register private security guards?
Companies with an Active Permit or in Process:
Any authorized private security company or one currently in process is required to register its operational personnel with the competent authority before assigning them to any service, in accordance with applicable regulations.
Companies undergoing regularization:
During regularization processes, the registration of operational personnel is one of the critical points assessed by the authority, as it substantiates the company’s legal and operational capacity.
Common requirements for personnel registration (Executive, Administrative, Operational, and/or Technical staff)
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Birth certificate
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Valid government-issued photo ID
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CURP and complete personal documentation
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Examinations and assessments required by the competent authority
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Proper compilation of the operational personnel file
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Registration aligned with the authorized modality
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IMSS enrollment (Social Security registration)
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Completion of the full registration form
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Evaluation and background screening (“control de confianza”) exam in certain Mexican states
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DC-3 (Workplace Training Certificate)
Common mistakes in personnel registration
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Registering security guards without meeting minimum requirements
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Incomplete or outdated personnel files
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Discrepancies between registered personnel and actual on-duty operational staff
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Failing to update changes in a guard’s status
Strategic support for personnel registration
At BLK de México, we provide strategic support to companies in the proper compilation and validation of operational personnel files, ensuring regulatory compliance in private security and reducing risk during audits, inspections, or administrative proceedings.