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FM3 handler in Loreto?

bajameerkat - 3-21-2010 at 10:26 PM

Can anyone recommend a FM3 handler in Loreto? Do you know how much they charge for a FM3 renewal?

MikeYounghusband - 3-22-2010 at 07:21 AM

I used Loreto Solutions down by the malecon. They were real nice and very honest. $60 but they got it to me in the states afterwards cause I had to get home and couldn't wait. Don't know what the FM3 charge is now heard 2000 pesos but not sure.

backninedan - 3-22-2010 at 09:07 AM

Unless you have to leave, as did spi19, why use a third party? The process is quick and painless.

rhintransit - 3-22-2010 at 09:16 AM

agree with backninedan. DIY. go in to the office, get the list of required documents. round them up. take them in, go to bank and pay (1285 for simple FM3 rentista, you can go on line for a list of the fees otherwise). return to office with receipt for payment. return in one week to pick up FM3.
take stuff in in the am's, pick ups only in the pm's.

Mxsmoothsailor - 3-22-2010 at 02:58 PM

I agree also, it takes alittle time but is a great way to practice your spanish.

Don Alley - 3-22-2010 at 04:30 PM

What you need:

The official application form. Get it at the INM office, and if necessary ask for help filling it out.

A letter, in Spanish, requesting your first, second, third, etc. prorroga (renewal). They can give you an example letter to copy and sign. This is new this year.

Your passport, and a copy.

Your FM3, and a copy of every written or stamped page.

Proof of residency (water or power bill).

Your last three bank statements.

One folder.

1294 pesos.

This is current as of 10 days ago.

fuelpusher2 - 3-22-2010 at 06:18 PM

Make that a copy of EVERY page of your passport - stamped or not.

Also a copy of EVERY PAGE of your FM3 - stamped, written on or not.

bajameerkat - 3-22-2010 at 08:41 PM

Thanks everyone - as always this is really helpful.

Unfortunately I probably won't be able to do it myself this time - anyone knows the email or phone # for Loreto Solutions?

Any other recommendations?

Paula - 3-22-2010 at 09:36 PM

Loreto Solutions:

135-1986
135-0511
044-613-104-3301
tere_muro14@msn.com

from the gringo phonebook-- hope it works

Don Alley - 3-23-2010 at 10:29 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by fuelpusher2
Make that a copy of EVERY page of your passport - stamped or not.

Also a copy of EVERY PAGE of your FM3 - stamped, written on or not.


That's exactly what we needed last year under the old regime. This year was different. But your mileage may vary.;D