Guatemala launches new identification document for minors

The National Registry of Persons (RENAP) in Guatemala has begun issuing the Personal Identification Document for Minors (DPIME) for children and adolescents aged 0 to 17. The new polycarbonate document features a vertical format, security measures, and a QR code.

The document is divided into two age-based categories: a gold version for children aged 0 to 7, and a silver version for those aged 8 to 17. The first issuance of the DPIME is free of charge. To obtain the document, minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal representative who must present a valid DPI.

The integrated QR code allows for the verification of specific data that may not be fully printed on the card, including the Unique Identification Code (CUI), full names, sex, date and place of birth, nationality, and, when requested, information regarding physical disabilities or impediments.