The National Registry of Civil Status of Colombia He plays a fundamental role in the life of all citizens. His work is Key to the exercise of considerable rights How to vote, access health services or carry out legal efforts. However, the entity recently a determining change that will be decisive in its operation.
The National Registry of Civil Status He said that since this week all registraries – special, auxiliary and municipal – will begin operating with an extended schedule until 5:30 p. m., an hour beyond the usual closure.
This change responds to the need to improve access to fundamental documents for the daily life of Colombians, such as citizenship card and identity card. When expanding the schedule only for this procedure, attention is optimized and congestion is avoided in other services during regular operating hours.
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National Registry of Colombia
Source: National Registry of Civil Status of Colombia – Official Facebook
“To date, a total of 567,619 identity documents are pending for being claimed in the different venues of the registry at the national level. Of these, 192,955 are identity cards and 374,664 are citizenship cards”the agency said.
The places of the country where the greatest number of identity documents to claim are concentrated are: Antioquia (80,716), Bogotá (73,564), Valle del Cauca (55,269), Atlantic (35,282), Cundinamarca (27,779), Bolivar (27,150) and La Guajira (21,763).
On the other hand, a special invitation was also sent to young people between 14 and 28 years to approach the headquarters where they carried out the procedure and withdraw their identity document, so that they can participate in the elections of the municipal and local youth councils.
It should be noted that the only documents accepted to vote on October 19 are the identity card, the yellow card with holograms or digital (either in physical format or from the cell phone) and the password corresponding to the citizenship card for the first time.
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How to process the identity document in Colombia?
Processing an identity document in Colombia – whether the identity card or the citizenship card – is a fundamental and mandatory process for all citizens. Then I explain how to do it step by step:
1. Application of the identity card (for minors)
Who should process it? Boys and girls from 7 years.
Requirements:
▪️ Original Civil Registration.
▪️Presence of the child accompanied by one of his parents or guardian.
▪️1 Recent photo if there is no biometric capture system at the headquarters.
▪️ Where is processed: in any municipal or special registrar.
▪️Cost: Free for the first time.
2. Citizenship card (for over 18)
Who should process it? All Colombians at age 18.
Requirements:
▪️ Identity target.
▪️ Civil Birth Registration.
▪️1 Recent photography if there is no biometric capture.
▪️Process: It is done in person, with a footprint, signature and digital photo.
▪️Cost: The first expedition is free.
3. Where and how to carry out the process
▪️Acude to a nearby registry (municipal, auxiliary or special).
▪️ You can schedule prior appointment through the official portal: https://www.registraduria.gov.co
Once issued, the document can be withdrawn at the same headquarters. To consult if you are already ready for delivery, you can use the online consultation system of the Registry.
