The JCE is accepting the presentation of the ID for the issuing of the new ID card in the new format, as reported in El Dia. A birth certificate, marriage certificate or job proof is only necessary if the information is to be changed on the new ID card.
Regardless, Diario Libre reports that there were long lines at the JCE provincial headquarters that are the first to issue the new card.
The JCE says that university students and employees at big companies should wait for mobile units to visit the schools and large businesses.
The old ID will expire in 18 months.
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