BajaNomad

New FM3 cards

djh - 4-6-2011 at 03:23 PM

Just got mine renewed in Loreto.
Very efficiently and professionally, I might add...

I forgot to ask, but because there is a renewal date on the back side, I'm assuming that it will be completely replaced (rather than updated like the old passbooks) again this time next year, correct ?

Seems a bit wasteful, but at least the paperwork required this year was significantly less.... (no bank stmts, only the front of the US Passport, etc. )

Also, the new gals at the LTO INM office and Rommel were all very helpful and professional. I think someone went in on Sunday to get most of my work finished up for me so that it was ready on Monday (when I had to fly. . . . )

The new comments for my (on-line file - case) NUT on the website appeared Sunday evening, and several of the workers knew I was scheduled to fly Monday - and they said they would try very hard to have it ready for me ;)

Anyway, glad to have it all done again for another year.

I'm thinking that think next year Imight hire a local who does such things start my renewal for me so that it is farther along when I go down.... Any suggestions on who is currently doing that in Loreto and is efficient, dependable, successful ? ? Maybe Tere M. / any others ?

Thx
djh

BajaBlanca - 4-6-2011 at 03:28 PM

Alonso Lopez is not in Loreto specifically, but he handles all sorts of stuff and can come by when you need him:

"Alonso Lopez" <alonsobaja@prodigy.net.mx>

He is on facebook.

He has a cellphone" 612 142-9590

Good luck and congrats on another year taken care of.

Johannes - 4-6-2011 at 04:13 PM

djh there are several people in Loreto preparing the paperwork for you, but you still have to pick them up in person since they finger print you. Look at your U2U
Johannes

Howard - 4-6-2011 at 05:12 PM

Last June I was one of the first to receive the new FM3 card. For my renewal this year I must get a new card which means new photo's, etc.

DENNIS - 4-6-2011 at 05:27 PM

What a contrast in service between Loreto and Ensenada. I would gladly pay double if some decency came along with it.

karenintx - 4-6-2011 at 05:52 PM

djh...what was the cost of the renewal? Ours expires the first of June.

Also does anyone know what the cost of a FM-3 is for a "first timer"?

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Thx.

djh - 4-6-2011 at 10:28 PM

It was 2102 pesos for the renewal.

I also gladly paid 1196 pesos as a late fee (a month late). Filing a little late put my renewal date at a much better time for me! I had called almost 2 months earlier (a month prior to my expiration) to let the office know I'd be renewing late and they said thank you for letting them know.... and "no problem, there would be a small penalty for filing a month late..."

I may be wrong, but I think the first issuance is close to the sam if not THE same, but others here will know for sure.

Johannes, thanks for your note.... I sent you a reply. Also, that's what I had in mind, have a local start my next renewal and then be there for the fingerprints and pick-up... Should save a little time, give someone a little extra $ for their assistance, and make the process a tad more simple for me.

BTW there are MANY good folks in Loreto who are not receiving paychecks.... including all the city employees (police, fire, garbage, city hall, etc. etc., who have not been paid in weeks. I hired a few little jobs on my property and the work and pay was very much appreciated ! Tough time for many with the current administration leaving office shortly and the new one inheriting some financial troubles.

Dennis, sorry about the poor service in Ensenada.... They're famous for it, eh? I did stop there once years back at the office down by the marina area and the 50-something fellow there wouldn't even speak to me.... He appeared hostile that I awoke him from a nap !!! I do appreciate the little Loreto office and the good folks working there.

Best.
djh

CortezBlue - 4-6-2011 at 10:47 PM

Got my FM2 last month

Double the cost, but I only need it 5 years and then no more money.

Also, I will be able to get my citizenship and dump my Fidi.

bajalou - 4-7-2011 at 08:23 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by CortezBlue
Also, I will be able to get my citizenship and dump my Fidi.


Better check this part out - I've heard only natural born Mexicans do not need Fidis in the restricted zone. Naturalized do need them.

??????

djh - 4-7-2011 at 11:52 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by bajalou
Quote:
Originally posted by CortezBlue
Also, I will be able to get my citizenship and dump my Fidi.


Better check this part out - I've heard only natural born Mexicans do not need Fidis in the restricted zone. Naturalized do need them.

??????


Wow.... cesarian-born need Fidis, then ?

Sorry, bajalou..... I couldn't help myself !! IT HAS BEEN A DAY !!! :rolleyes:

P,L,& F T

Bill Collector - 4-7-2011 at 01:43 PM

We became Mexican Citizens two years ago, we had no problem removing our Fidi. We were told as Mexicans we COULD NOT keep our fidi on our property. Very simple to get it removed.

MitchMan - 4-8-2011 at 03:51 PM

Bill,
When you got the fidi removed, did the bank trustee charge you a bunch of money and did you have to pay a bunch of fees, including a large notario fee? Did you have to pay for various permits and things like that? Also, did you have to use the services of an attorney to get it done?

Grateful for any light you can shed on this issue.

[Edited on 4-8-2011 by MitchMan]

bajalou - 4-8-2011 at 05:04 PM

Good to know.

DENNIS - 4-8-2011 at 05:10 PM

Big difference between Inmigrado [which is the final step in the FM progression] and Naturalization and/or Citizenship.
The Inmigrado still cannot buy land without a trust.

brenick - 4-13-2011 at 03:32 PM

What is necessary for pictures?
size, color and view

Thanks,