How to obtain a police certificate - Mexico

Do I need to provide a police certificate when applying for permanent residence?
Yes, but not with your initial application.

The visa office where you submit your application will contact you when they need this information.

How and where do I obtain one?
You will need to provide:

Certificate from Procuraduría General de la República (PGR)

Depending on your situation, the PGR issues two kinds of certificates:

If you live in Mexico

The certificate you need is called the Constancia de Antecedentes Registrales.
While your application is being processed, the Canadian Embassy in Mexico City will give you instructions to obtain the Constancia de Antecedentes Registrales.

If you live outside Mexico

The certificate you will need is called the Informe de datos registrales. You must follow specific instructions to get this form.