Short description

The electronic identity card (CEI) and the simple identity card (CIS) prove the identity, citizenship, and home address.

The electronic identity card (CEI) is issued by any community public service for personal records (SPCEP).

The simple identity card (CIS) is issued at the SPCEP from the place of residence or domicile of the individual.

The identity card is mandatory after the age of 14.

The identity card is issued in the following cases:

a) upon expiry of the validity period of the identity document to be renewed;

b) if the holder's name or surname or date of birth have changed;

c) in the case of a change of domicile;

d) if the R.N.E.P. mentions "domicile validity ceased";

e) in the case of assigning a new personal numerical code (C.N.P.);

f) in case of deterioration of the identity document;

g) in case of loss, theft or destruction of the identity document;

h) when the facial image in the identity document no longer matches the holder's physiognomy;

i) in the case of gender change;

j) in the case of cancellation;

k) upon acquiring Romanian citizenship;

l) establishing domicile abroad;

m) in case of changing the name or rank of localities and streets, renumbering of properties or their reassignment, establishment of localities or streets;

n) upon request.

Procedural steps

1. Only for the electronic identity card (CEI), the citizen schedules at the counter through the hub.mai.gov.ro platform.

2. The citizen appears at the public counter to submit the application and documents required for the issuance of the identity card. The documents are presented in original, and after verification by the evidence officer, the original documents are returned to the holder.

3. Verification of the application and documents.

4. Capturing the facial image. Additionally, for CEI, fingerprints of two fingers are also taken.

5. Analyzing the application and documents.

6. Processing the application and sending it for production.

7. Issuing the identity card.

8. Handing over the identity card.

The application is filed at the SPCEP only in the presence of the applicant and cannot be made based on a special power of attorney.

Fees