Spain - Apply for National Identity Document (DNI)

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for National Identity Document (DNI), the applicant has to approach the OFICINA REGISTRO CIVIL link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. 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.
9. The applicant will be required to provide biometric data, such as fingerprints and a photograph, as part of the application process.
10. Then the application will be processed further.
11. Once the application has been processed and approved, the applicant will receive a notification to collect the National Identity document.
12. Visit the LIS office again to receive the document, following any instructions provided by the officials.
13. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Valid passport
• Residency card
• Passport-sized photographs
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Fee receipt
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

OFICINA REGISTRO CIVIL
Address: Avda. dels Pavos, 28
Telephone: 972348297
Fax: 972347105
Town: Blanes
Post Code: 17300
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any individual in Spain who intends to Apply for National Identity Document (DNI) is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

• The validity of the document is 5 - 10 years.

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 - 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Contact address
• Age
• Zip code
• Nationality
• Father name
• Mother name
• Date of Birth
• Fax
• Email
• Mailing address
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The National Identity Document (Documento Nacional de Identidad or DNI) is an official identification card issued by the Spanish government to Spanish citizens. It serves as proof of identity and citizenship for individuals residing in Spain.
• The DNI is a widely recognized and commonly used identification document in various official and private transactions throughout the country.

Information which might help

• The DNI is an essential document for Spanish citizens as it enables them to access government services, vote in elections, open bank accounts, sign legal contracts, and perform various other activities that require identification and proof of citizenship.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• The national identity document is used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• The DNI includes personal information such as the individual's full name, date of birth, gender, nationality, residential address, and a unique identification number. It also includes a photograph and the individual's signature.