Obtaining an identity card is mandatory, since it allows us to differentiate ourselves as Guatemalans, so we will provide you with the necessary information so that you can acquire your personal document, in addition to learning interesting facts. You will know:
- Process your ID card.
- The size of a photo on an ID card.
- Numbers and digits of an identity card.
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Process Identity Card
Obtaining an identity card will allow you to move around Guatemala easily. It will also help with the processing of other services. In other words, the identity card is an essential requirement for obtaining other important documents.
Request an Appointment for a Guatemalan ID Card
To obtain an identity card for the first time, it is essential to go to one of the offices of the National Registry of Persons (RENAP) located in different parts of the country. In the case of replacing the document, you have the option of using the RENAP Electronic Services Portal, which you can visit by clicking on the button below.
Requirements to apply for an identity card
To process the identity card for the first time, the following requirements are needed :
- Current birth certificate.
- Payment of Q100.
Size of a Guatemala ID Photo
Generally, the Guatemalan ID photo measures: 4x5cm.
How many numbers does an ID number have?
It is made up of 13 digits, and the last four numbers belong to two identification digits of the department of birth, and two identification digits of the municipality in which the person was born.
If you are in the United States, remember that all replacement procedures at the Guatemalan consulate require an appointment.