1. Go to the Office of the Civil Registry and Identification.
2. Approach the officer for identification modules. Present your identity card and passport.
3. Tell the officer that you want to get your unique key.
4. After the official has verified your identity through biometrics, you will be given an activation code.
5. Log in to http://www.registrocivil.cl and click the link "Turn unique key".
6. Complete the requested data, along with your activation code.
7. Follow the steps and get your unique key.

• A valid identity card (must be in good condition)

• Telephone Number: 600 370 2000
• To view Chilean Civil Registry and Identification location offices, go to this site: http://www.registrocivil.cl/ and click on the "Offices and Times" tab.

citizens of Chile

There is no fee in obtaining a unique key.

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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• The activation code is a combination of 6 letters, you can get in the office and which allows only key in www.registrocivil.cl.
• Once your identity is verified this code will be active and you can use it.
• If you encounter problems, you should contact the Civil Registry and Identification by calling 600 370 2000.

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

A unique key is a system that allows online transactions, services or body of the State, that need to be executed only by the owner.

Having a unique key, you can access criminal record certificates, disability and resume driver Civil Registry and Identification. This will allow you to make various public certificates.

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

Civil Registry and Identification: http://www.registrocivil.cl/

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