RENIEC will issue free electronic DNI from April 8: Who will be able to access it? | ANSWERS

The National Registry of Identification and Civil Status (RENIEC) has announced an important initiative to provide the electronic National Identity Document (DNI) for free starting April 8. That is why in the following note we will tell you all the details you should know about this important initiative.

WHO CAN ACCESS THE ISSUANCE OF THE FREE ELECTRONIC DNI FROM RENIEC?

The benefit of free issuance of the electronic DNI is aimed at people who are in a vulnerable situation and in poverty or extreme poverty.

381 thousand electronic DNI are delivered free of charge, of which 350 thousand DNI will be for those who live in the 754 poor and very poor districts, 29 thousand DNI for people with medical emergencies, natural disasters and older adults and 2 thousand DNI for children and adolescents in orphanhood situation.

It should be noted that the free DNI will be delivered in any of the 12 thousand traveling campaigns carried out annually by Reniec, in coordination with local governments, not in offices.

WHAT IS RENIEC?

RENIEC is the abbreviation of the country’s National Registry of Identification and Civil Status. It is a public institution in charge of keeping the registry of people and their respective identity documents in Peruvian territory. Reniec del Perú was created in 1994 with the objective of modernizing the civil registry and facilitating the identification of people in the country. Currently, RENIEC is responsible for the issuance and renewal of the National Identity Document (DNI), which is the official identification of Peruvian citizens.

The DNI is a personal and non-transferable document that is used to identify a person in Peruvian territory. The document contains important information, such as the full name, date and place of birth, identification number, home address and photograph of the holder. In addition, the DNI also serves as a voting document in national, regional and municipal elections in Peru.

RENIEC is also responsible for keeping the registry of marriages, divorces and deaths in Peru. Marriage registration is important because it serves to legalize unions between couples and guarantee their rights and obligations. Divorce registration, on the other hand, allows couples to legally dissolve their marriage and obtain legal recognition of their separation. The death registry, for its part, is essential to keep an updated record of the population and grant rights and benefits to the relatives of the deceased.

RENIEC also has an important role in the country’s security. The institution works together with the National Police of Peru and other authorities to guarantee the identification of people who may represent a risk to national security. In addition, RENIEC also collaborates in the fight against corruption and organized crime through the registration and control of companies and organizations in the country.

EVERYTHING YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE DNI

The DNI in Peru is the National Identity Document. It is an identification document issued by the National Registry of Identification and Civil Status (RENIEC) of Peru, and is mandatory for all Peruvian citizens of legal age.

The DNI in Peru is an identification card that contains personal information of the holder, such as their full name, photograph, signature, date of birth, sex, and other relevant data. It also includes a unique identification number that is used to uniquely identify each citizen.

The DNI in Peru is essential to carry out various activities, such as opening a bank account, obtaining a job, accessing public services, carrying out legal procedures, participating in elections, among others. It is also used as an identification document in everyday situations, such as when making purchases or when required by authorities.

In Peru, the DNI is issued in different categories, such as the Blue DNI for Peruvian citizens of legal age, the Yellow DNI for foreigners residing in Peru, and the Light Blue DNI for minors. In addition, there is the Electronic DNI, which is an advanced version of the DNI that includes a chip and allows for electronic procedures and digital signatures.

The main objective of the DNI in Peru is to identify citizens and guarantee their participation in society in a safe and reliable manner. It is an essential tool for the exercise of citizen rights and duties, as well as for the protection of identity and the prevention of fraud.