Croatia - Apply for an Identity Card

ProcedureEdit

To apply for an identity card, obtain and fill up Form 2.
The form must be signed by the applicant confirming the accuracy entered in the form and submitted along with all other required documents.
The official receiving the request for the issuance of identification cards shall establish the identity of the person making the request.

Note:

In case the name of the applicant consists of several words, the name that will be printed on the card will be the name declared before the registrar and designated to be use for legal purposes.
If the applicant is a minor older than 16 and does not have a document that can verify his/her identity, they need to bring along a parent or guardian who will verify the identity of the applicant.
Application for the issuance of identity card for persons under the age of 16 years must be filed by a parent or guardian. If parents no longer live together, the request shall be filed by the parent with whom the individual lives based on the decision of the competent authority. Minor over the age of 12 years must be personally present when applying for the ID card in order to provide fingerprints and signatures.
In case there are any changes on the personal information of the holder like name or surname, personal identification number, sex, date and possible correction of birth, change of residence or deregistration of permanent ex officio. The holder must apply for a new ID card within 15 days from the date of occurrence of any said circumstances.

Loss of Identity Card

Immediately report the loss of the identity card to the nearest police station. If the lost of the identity card occured abroad, the holder is required to report the loss to the nearest Croatian diplomatic mission or consular office abroad.
The police will need to issue a decision to invalidate the card, in this case the holder must pay an administrative fee of EUR 20.00 + 50.00, and within 3 days from the receipt of the decision, have it published in the "Official Gazette" bearing all expenses related to this procedure.
A new card will be issued after publication at the "Official Gazette"
Any citizen who have found an ID card is obliged to report the said incident.

Required DocumentsEdit

For those applying for the first time:

Certificate of citizenship
Birth Certificate
One colored photograph sized 3.5 x 4.5 cm
Proof of payment of the application fee.

For those applying due to the expiration of the old identity card or can no longer serve its purpose:

Old identity card
One colored photograph sized 3.5 x 4.5 cm
Proof of payment of the application fee.

For those applying for a new card because of changes in their name:

Extract from the register of births, with a note on the new name or new last name that the person will use in legal transactions, or a marriage certificate.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Ministry of Interior
10 000 Zagreb, Vukovar Street 33
Contact Number: 00 385 1 111 6122
E-mail: [email protected]
Website

Police Directorate
10 000 Zagreb, Ilica 335
Main Police Director: Vlado Dominic
Contact Number: 00 385 1 550 3788
Fax: 00 385 1 545 3788
E-mail: [email protected]
Website

EligibilityEdit

Citizens of Croatia who also resides in the country.
16 years of age or younger.

FeesEdit

Application Fee: 48.50 kn.

Note:

Payment for the application fee shall be made to the state budget IBAN code: HR1210010051863000160 with an indication of the identity card by model HR65 7005-442-VAT, according to OIB person who will make the ID card.
The payment for the issuance of identification cards can be made ??online or by check. Payment slip can be obtained at the police department / station. The payment shall be made ??to the state budget IBAN code: HR1210010051863000160 with an indication of the identity card by model HR65 7005-442-VAT (VAT specify the person who will make the ID card).

ValidityEdit

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to UseEdit

Please attach documents which can be used by people who would like to follow this procedure.

Sample DocumentsEdit

Instructions that needed to be followed when taking photos to be used in e-documents

Processing TimeEdit

The identity card will be issued within 30 days after the submission of a complete application.

InstructionsEdit

Aplications to obtain an identity card are submitted to the police department or station that covers the area where the applicant is a resident.

Required InformationEdit

A list which displays the kind of information which is required to complete the procedure.
e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the DocumentEdit

All citizens of Croatia who resides in the country are required by law to obtain an identity card. Any person who do not possess an identity card and whose aged is older than 16 years old shall be fined for the offense.

Following are procedures on how to apply for an identity card in Croatia.

Information which might helpEdit

The Identity card can no longer be used if:

If the holder has changed his/her personal information (name, personal identification number, gender, date of birth, or place of residence in the Republic of Croatia.)
The photograph on the ID no longer matches the current look of the holder.
It is expired.
Damaged and can no longer serve it's purpose.

External LinksEdit

Ministry of Interior:

http://www.mup.hr/42.aspx

OthersEdit

More information which might help people.