Losing the National Identity Document (DNI) can be a stressful and worrying situation, as it is an essential document for personal identification and to carry out a variety of procedures. However, there are clear and precise steps you can follow to resolve this problem efficiently. Next, I will guide you step by step on what to do if you lost your DNI.
1. Keep Calm
The first and most important thing is to stay calm. Losing your DNI is a common situation and there are established procedures to recover or replace it.
2. Make a Perdida Report
It is essential to report the loss of your DNI to prevent the misuse of your identity. This step protects your personal information and helps you obtain a new document without additional complications.
In Argentina:
- Commissioner: Go to the nearest commissioner and make the corresponding report.
- Online: In some provinces, you can make the complaint online through the government's official websites.
In Spain:
- Commissioner: Go to the nearest police commissioner and present the complaint.
- Online: You can make the preliminary complaint online and confirm it at the commission.
3. Request a New DNI
Once the complaint has been made, the next step is to request a new DNI. Here I explain how to do it in Argentina and Spain:
In Argentina:
- National Registry of Persons (RENAPER): You must request a new DNI at RENAPER or at the Rapid Documentation Center (CDR) nearby.
- Required Documentation: Take the lost report, a recent photo and, if possible, a copy of your previous DNI.
- Shift: In some cases, it is necessary to request a shift in advance through the official website.
In Spain:
- Previous Quote: Request a prior quote on the website of the General Police Department.
- Required Documentation: Take the lost report, a recent photograph, and, if possible, a copy of the lost DNI.
- Shipping Offices: Go to the DNI dispatch office at the close of your appointment.