The Civil Registry issued guidelines for those whose identification document has expired.
“In order to make it easier for citizens to carry out procedures and procedures; and, aware of the reality that we had to face due to the pandemic, the General Directorate of Civil registration extended the validity of the identity cards that are about to expire or are no longer in validity, until June 30, 2022″; This was stated in a statement by the institution.
Additionally, Ecuadorians will be able to use the identity certificate and civil statuswhich will have the same validity as the identification cardduring this period.
The certificate of identity and marital status contain the same data as the identity card and it is available in the Virtual Agency, 365 days a year, 24 hours a day with online payments. The cost is $5.
This document is valid for two months or up to three validations; and must be verified by the person or entity that receives it through the same Virtual Agency of the Civil registration.
Public and private entities
At the same time, public and private entities will be notified of the decision adopted so that the expired identity document is accepted and validated in all formalities citizens, among them: bank procedures, purchase and payment of services, obtaining credits, attention in health establishments, notarial procedures, purchase of tickets, among others.
shifts
Users who need to renew their document in case of updating their personal data, must access the current shift system, through www.registrocivil.gob.ec; to pay and schedule the identification service. Remember, the shift is personal.
The people of the old agewith disability, catastrophic illnesses, children up to 3 years of age, pregnant women do not require an appointment and can go directly to the Civil registration closest to be served. The cost of identification card for the first time is $5; and, per renewal is $16.
People with disabilities 30% or more is free.
The office hours of Civil registration Nationwide it is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The agency calls on citizens to take care of their identification document. (AVV)