Guatemala - Apply for DPI (Personal Identification Document 20 years old)
ProcedureEdit
Apply In Person:
- To Apply for DPI (Personal Identification Document 20 years old), the applicant has to approach the RENAP (Registro Nacional de las Personas) link
- An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
- The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
- Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
- The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
- Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
- The fee for this procedure is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
- After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
- Then the application will be processed further.
- For further process, the applicant has to follow the instruction given by the officer.
- This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
Required DocumentsEdit
- Notarized Affidavit, stating that the applicant never filed for a card
- Birth Certificate (recent, not older than 6 months)
- Ornamental Ticket for the year
Note: Original and Photocopied
Office Locations & ContactsEdit
RENAP (Registro Nacional de las Personas)
Republica de Guatemala
Calzada Roosevelt 13-46 Zone 7
Phone: 2416 - 1900
Call Centre: 1516
Email Contact Form:
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EligibilityEdit
- All citizens and foreigners living in Guatemala, registered in the RENAP, have the right to request and obtain the DPI.
- aged 20 years old
- never filed for an identity card
FeesEdit
- Application fee: Q85.00
ValidityEdit
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Processing TimeEdit
- If all the information that you have submitted are verified correct by the Civil Registry
- 30 working days
- If there any inconsistencies, the process may take longer.
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InstructionsEdit
You may apply for a Personal Identification Document in any RENAP (Registro Nacional de las Personas) Office.
Required InformationEdit
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Need for the DocumentEdit
The DPI system is created to answer the need to have a national regulation regarding personal documentation, adapting to technological advances.
The DPI is a public document by which people can identify themselves to exercise the right to vote and it is the only document that can be used for all civil, administrative and legal, and in general for all cases required by law.
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External LinksEdit
- Apply for a DPI
- Frequently Asked Questions
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