You’ll renew your ID? If it is your turn to change your National Identity Document and you plan to do it virtually before Reniec, you should bear in mind that you can make four changes to update your data. Here we tell you what they are.
The DNI must be changed every 8 years and the ideal is that you do not wait for it to expire, but rather you can start your procedure 60 days before its expiration so that you do not have problems when doing any procedure. And it is that this card is the only one in Peru that is used 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 National Identity Document, issued by Reniec, is the only reliable instrument of identification when it contains up-to-date information: both the main data of the citizen such as address, marital status, photograph, signature and fingerprints. Therefore, if you are going to renew it and want to update information, you must take into account what data you can do virtually, which is faster; and others require to be done in person.
WHY SHOULD THE DNI BE RENEWED?
It is the only reliable instrument of identification, so the document must be updated, with the image and personal data. This serves to combat identity theft and child trafficking. Its use is mandatory for all citizens, according to articles 26 and 27 of Law No. 26497, which is the Reniec Organic Law.
If you do not renew your National Identity Document (DNI) you will have impediments to carry out procedures in state and private entities; and you will not be able to travel abroad with your expired ID either. In banks, for example, you will not be able to carry out procedures that require a valid DNI such as withdrawals at the window, request loans, receive remittances or government bonds.
WHAT ARE THE CHANGES THAT I CAN MAKE WHEN I RENEW MY DNI VIRTUALLY?
The online renewal process allows for 4 changes:
- Update photo (required): you take the photo through the Biofacial DNI application.
- Marital status from single to married: You can request to change your marital status online, as long as your marriage certificate is in the Reniec database.
- Address change: receipt of public services or original municipal tax, not older than 6 months, showing the registered address.
- Change in your decision to donate organs and tissue: sworn declaration.
NOTE: To test if you can change your Marital Status online, enter your data in Rectification of Civil Status and if it allows you to continue entering your mailing address, this affirms that you qualify to make your change online.
WHAT DO I NEED TO RENEW MY DNI VIRTUALLY?
In addition to the requirements to make some updates, you must make the payment for the renewal of the document. The cost, depending on the type of DNI is:
- Blue ID: S/ 30.00 (paid with code 02121)
- Yellow DNI: S/16.00 (paid with code 02122)
- DNIe: S/ 41.00 (paid with code 00521)
HOW DO I RENEW MY DNI VIRTUALLY?
To do this procedure online, you must have installed the Biofacial DNI application, which is operative for both Android and IOS and is downloaded to the cell phone. It is used to validate the identity of the person who wishes to carry out the virtual procedure and to take a photo for the new DNI. Then you can proceed with the virtual procedure on the Reniec website, from a PC.
- You must bear in mind that the photo, with the Biofacial DNI application, must be taken by another person. You should place the cell phone about 50 centimeters from the face with natural and direct lighting.
- Identify yourself in the DNI Biofacial application and enter the service page and click on the Terms and conditions button. Read and accept them so you can continue.
- Sign in to https://apps.reniec.gob.pe/renovacionDni/
- Register your personal data and click on the validate button.
- Enter the payment receipt number.
- The system will verify the APP data with the entered data. It is important that the information you register is the same as your ID.
- Choose which office you want to pick up your new DNI at.
Note: You will receive a report of the registration of your procedure in your email and you will be able to verify its progress through Reniec’s Online Consultations. When the status of the process is 100%, you can approach the selected agency without having to make an appointment.
Pick up your document
- Go to the office where you carried out the procedure on the date indicated with the certificate and request delivery of your DNI.
Note: The collection of the DNI is personal. If you cannot do it, ask for the power of attorney format, sign it and put your fingerprint on it so that your representative can pick it up for you. In the case of the DNI-e, the pick-up is only personal.
