Do you know how to change the signature of your identity document? The DNI It is the document that all Peruvian citizens must have in a mandatory way, it is a duty and a right, since it allows us to identify ourselves and it is necessary to access all the services and benefits of the State.
MORE INFORMATION: The electronic DNI and its differences with the blue DNI
Although the DNI expires every eight years, to update the signature it is not necessary to wait for the document to expire. You can do it at the time you consider convenient.
In the case of the electronic DNI, the change of signature can be done only once at the time of processing the said document, that is, you can sign differently from the blue DNI when taking out your electronic DNI.
HOW TO CHANGE THE SIGNATURE OF MY ID?
The procedure has a cost of S / 30. The payment receipt must be presented at Reniec, along with a color photograph, passport size with a white background. In the office you will have to fill out a form and enter your new signature. You must follow the following steps:
1. PAYMENT
Make the payment of S / 30.00 with the code 00728 for the modification of data in the DNI. Payment can be made through the Banco de la Nación, Págalo.pe and the Credit Bank (BCP). The latter charges a commission of S / 3.40. If you pay for their app, website or BCP agents nationwide, you will not be charged any commission.
2. GO TO RENIEC
Go to a Reniec office and present your proof of payment for the right to update images and data. Register your new signature and you will receive a record that you must keep in order to collect your ID when you indicate it.
3. PICK UP YOUR DOCUMENT
BLUE ID: You must go to an office where you completed the procedure to pick it up. In case you cannot attend, you can request a power of attorney from Reniec or download it from their website. Sign it and put your fingerprint on it so that your representative can present it to the entity along with the pick-up ticket.
WHAT IS THE DNI?
The DNI is the only personal identity card in Peru for all civil, commercial, administrative, judicial acts and, in general, for all those cases in which, by legal mandate, it must be presented, including the right to vote of each citizen.
The use of the DNI is mandatory for all citizens, according to articles 26 and 27 of Law No. 26497, which is the Organic Law of Reniec.
WHY IS THE ID IMPORTANT?
Having a DNI is important, it is an obligation. And it is that it is the only reliable instrument of identification when it contains updated information: both the main data of the citizen such as their address, their marital status, their photograph, their signature and their fingerprints.
You should always carry your ID and it is important that you report its loss or theft since any illegal act that is done with it will be your responsibility.
HOW MANY TYPES OF DNI ARE THERE?
There are three types of DNI and these are:
DNI for minors (yellow). If your son, daughter or a minor under your guardianship is between 0 and 16 years old, you can request the DNI for minors (yellow). The number that the minor receives will be the same throughout his life.
DNI for adults (blue). You can take them out from the age of 17 or over. This DNI is valid for 8 years.
Electronic DNI (DNIe). If you are 18 years old or over, you can process the Electronic DNI that allows you to prove your identity in person and electronically. It replaces the blue DNI and allows you to digitally sign electronic documents and process documents such as official records or registration certificates via the Internet from your home or office.