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After months of rushing to obtain the Chip-embedded Citizen Identity Card (CCCD), a significant portion of the population has completed the process of obtaining the new card and received it in hand.
The next question is regarding the old Identity Card (ID) in some places it's cut at the corner, while in others, it's not. So, can this ID card still be used? Or if it's no longer usable after being cut at the corner, what should we do next? Let's find out in this article.
Is a corner-cut ID card still valid?
According to Article 15 of Circular 07/2016/TT-BCA (amended by Circular 40/2019/TT-BCA), the handling of ID cards when switching to chip-embedded Citizen Identity Cards (CCCD) is regulated as follows:
In case the 9 or 12-digit ID card is still clear (photo, ID number, and text), an appointment slip for the chip-embedded CCCD card along with the intact ID card is issued to citizens for use while waiting for the CCCD card. When returning the CCCD card, the corner of the ID card is cut, noted in the records, and returned to the citizen.
If a citizen requests the return of the chip-embedded CCCD card via postal service, the corner is cut and the ID card is returned immediately upon processing the application.
Thus, when obtaining the chip-embedded CCCD card, both the 12-digit and 9-digit ID cards, if clear, will be corner-cut and returned to citizens. A corner-cut ID card loses its legal validity and the card is invalidated.
So what should we do after obtaining the new chip-embedded CCCD card?
Remember to request a confirmation letter for the ID number when switching to the Citizen Identity Card
Providing a confirmation letter for the ID number along with the 12-digit CCCD is a procedure aimed at reducing inconvenience for citizens.
Specifically, previously when completing procedures such as opening a bank account, social insurance registration..., citizens used their 9-digit ID cards. Now, when issued the CCCD, authorities managing documents have no basis to confirm two cards belonging to the same owner.
Therefore, providing a confirmation letter for the ID number facilitates both citizens and organizations when collaborating.
If you apply to receive the new chip-embedded CCCD card via postal service without the confirmation letter, you can still contact the Police officers to obtain it if needed.
The processing time for the confirmation letter for the old ID number is 7 working days, starting from the date of receiving the complete and valid documents.
Take a photo of all the information on the corner-cut old ID card
This action is necessary because many important details are linked to the old ID card. Accounts on various applications or e-wallets, bank accounts, etc., often require you to input information such as ID number, permanent address, date of issue, place of issue,...
So, you need to take photos for future needs, such as reidentifying accounts or updating personal information.
Not to mention the various documents you filled out in the past like personal profile forms, identification documents, passports, social insurance books,... all of which are related. Therefore, before the National Population Database System is fully and synchronously updated, it's best to keep all this information to avoid future troubles.
According to Article 25 of the 2014 Citizen Identity Card Law, the deadline for issuing the CCCD can be extended from 7 days up to a maximum of 20 working days.
During this period, if you need to carry out administrative procedures or if you're students taking exams, it's advisable to bring several notarized copies of your old ID card to mitigate any risks.
Above are some suggestions on what to do with your old ID card after obtaining the new CCCD. If you have any other questions, feel free to leave a comment below! Don't forget to like and share to motivate me to create more content!
See more:
- Key differences between the chip-embedded Citizen Identity Card (CCCD) and the National Identification Card
- Can you renew your Citizen Identity Card online? Check out the procedures for exchanging your old ID card for the new chip-embedded CCCD
