Although years ago it was a slow and very annoying process, you mainly spent hours waiting in line, today you can renew your DNI from your mobile. Or at least save the process by making an appointment to go at a time on a certain date and save lines.
So, taking into account that summer is just around the corner, we are going to see how to renew your DNI from your mobile step by step so that you can get ahead of its expiration. More so, seeing how easy it is, and how many hours you will save at the police station.
Can I really renew my DNI from my mobile?
Note that you always have to finish the process physically (At least for now). As indicated on the official website of the National Police «There are situations in which it is difficult for some citizens to be able to travel to renew their ID, either because the police station closest to their home is not so close, or due to lack of time availability to carry out the procedure. There are towns that make this process easier for citizens, providing the procedure directly in their municipal facilities (City Hall, police stations, sports centers,...) so that they do not have to travel to other locations to renew their ID. This system is known as mobile unit displacement or mobile issuance team to renew the ID.
Also, if for whatever reason you cannot get around and you need to renew your ID from home, that you know that in the National Police website They have a service in which, by filling out a form and alleging medical reasons, a team from the National Police would come to your home so that you can renew your DNI without having to go to the police station. But we are talking about specific cases, and where you can go to a nearby official center, but it is still not done from your mobile phone.
It is true that the digital certificate can be obtained completely online, through camera identification, but in the case of DNI, they have not enabled this service at the moment. But you can save a lot of time by making an appointment from your mobile.
With this, you will only have to go to the police station you have requested at the agreed time and day, and you will be able to renew your DNI in no time. But first, let's see the necessary requirements to renew the DNI from the mobile phone, or at leastSpeed ​​up the process by making an appointment.
Requirements to renew the DNI from the mobile
Please note that, to begin with, You can renew your National Identity Document or DNI up to 180 days before it expires. Also, if you want to renew your DNI from your mobile, you will need a digital certificate for this. If you don't have it, we invite you to go through our guide where we explain How to install the digital certificate on your mobile step by step.
Now that you have the digital certificate on your mobile, the next step to be able to renew your ID from your mobile It consists of installing the Citizen Folder app on your mobile. We leave you the different links to the apps for iOS devices and Android terminals.
La Citizen Foldera is an application and an online service provided by the Spanish public administration, designed to facilitate citizens' access to information and administrative procedures. AND It will be much more useful than you imagine, and as you will see later:
- It allows citizens to securely access their personal information registered in public administration databases.
- It facilitates the completion of administrative procedures, such as requesting certificates, managing prior appointments, and consulting the status of files and procedures.
- It offers an electronic notification system so that citizens receive official communications quickly and securely.
- Users can consult the history of their interactions with the administration, including requests, documents sent and received, and file resolutions.
- It allows you to store and manage important personal documents, such as your ID, driving license, and other official documents.
- The Citizen Folder is available in both web format and mobile application, facilitating access from different devices.
- It uses secure authentication systems, such as the digital certificate or the Cl@ve system, to guarantee the privacy and security of user data.
And the best of all is that The Citizen Folder is completely free and will help you know when to renew your DNI from your mobile. If you have the digital certificate on your mobile phone and the Citizen Folder app, you are halfway there.
How to renew your DNI from your mobile
Now that you have everything installed, Let's see the steps to follow to renew the DNI from your mobile.
- First, confirm that you have installed your digital certificate and it is up to date
- Now, open the Citizen Folder app
- You will see that the first time a pop-up document appears. Click on it to link your digital certificate to the app and be verified.
- Now that you are verified, you will see a calendar appear at the bottom. Among them is the time limit you have to renew your DNI. In case you are interested, you can activate notifications so that the app notifies you when it is time to renew your ID.
- All you need to do is open the website to make an appointment with the National Police, available through this link, and request the appointment that best suits you. We recommend using the window in computer mode since the interface will be friendlier.
- Now, to finish the process and make an appointment to renew your DNI from your mobile, you will have to select the date that best suits you. Keep in mind that, unless your ID has been stolen, the cost of the procedure is 12 euros. In the case of theft, you will need proof or a report.
You will also not have to pay anything if the DNI renewal is because you have changed address, so keep that in mind when renew your ID from your mobile.
