La Paz hosts 11 northern states to standardize government procedures
The regional meeting aims to make public-service requirements simpler, more consistent and more digital across states.
Representatives of 11 northern Mexican states met in La Paz on October 26, 2026, to move forward with the National Model for Standardizing Procedures and Services. According to the Baja California Sur government, the goal is to cut red tape and make public services easier to access.
It was the first Northern Zone regional meeting on the model, led by Governor Víctor Manuel Castro Cosío, with delegates attending in person and online.
Participating states
Besides Baja California Sur, the meeting included Baja California, Sonora, Sinaloa, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, Tamaulipas and Zacatecas. According to the state government, delegations shared experiences and proposals on public services.
The governor highlighted the use of technology to make service faster and more transparent, and called for states to share regulatory-improvement practices to strengthen legal certainty for residents.
What standardization means
Standardizing a procedure means it asks for similar requirements, forms and steps regardless of which office or state handles it. For Baja California Sur residents, the expected benefit is fewer trips, fewer photocopies and more procedures done online.
The official announcement did not specify which procedures will be standardized first or on what timeline, so current requirements remain unchanged for now.
What to do in the meantime
Before visiting a state or municipal office in La Paz, Los Cabos, Comondú, Loreto or Mulegé, check the agency's website for updated requirements and whether the procedure can be started online. Bringing an original and copy of your ID, proof of address and CURP avoids most rejections at the counter.
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