You should know that in Spain it is not mandatory to get the DNI for children until they are 14 years old. But if you wish you can make the DNI to a baby, at the time you want. You may need it for certain issues such as traveling, either within Europe or to go abroad, although in the latter case, in addition to the DNI, you will have to request the issuance of a passport for your child.
Although it is a really important document for everyone to make a baby's DNI, it is not considered as such. Hence, there is no express obligation that you must wear it. But as we have mentioned, It will not hurt to consider it, especially if we travel a lot with minors. That is why today we solve all your doubts about this document.
When can a baby get a DNI?
We say again that the DNI in Spain is mandatory from the age of 14. If you are under this age, it is not mandatory but it is recommended to have it. Hence, if you are thinking of making a baby's DNI, you have to know that can be yours from 3 months. Once you have it, yes you can enjoy some more relaxed trips. Since in order to go to some parts of the world it is essential to carry the digital family book to verify identities. Although you have room until your children's adolescence, you see that it can be a step to take into account before it comes into their lives.
What is needed for the baby's first ID
If you want to give your baby a DNI, you will have to follow the next steps:
- You must first request an appointmentThis procedure can be done through the corresponding website or by calling the telephone number provided for it.
- On the day of the appointment you will have to go with your baby and all the required documentation to request the issuance of the DNI to the baby.
- You will also have to pay the fees for the issuance of the first National Identity Document, which is currently 12 euros. In case of being large family, you will be exempt from paying the 12 euro fee for your baby's first ID.
In addition to the corresponding fee, you will have to submit the following documentation:
- A color photo of the face of the baby, it should be a clear image. The baby cannot wear a hat or other accessory that prevents their correct identification.
- The literal birth certificate, which is requested in the Civil Registry. This document must be issued at most 6 months in advance to be valid.
- A certificate of registration, which in this case the validity period is less than 3 months.
- The family book.
It is also necessary that the parents prove their identity when requesting the expedition of the DNI to the baby. So you will have to carry in addition to your own National Identity Document, the family book to prove that you are the father, mother or legal guardian of the child.
Why is it important for minors to have their DNI?
We already see that it is not a very complicated process but it is necessary in all cases. Therefore, why do we consider it important that minors have an ID? On the one hand, we already mentioned that due to trips abroad, it is convenient that they are identified. Therefore, what better way to do it through a document like this one. But it is that also thinking of opening an account in your name in the future, it will be needed. Although any time is a good time to do the different procedures, the sooner, the better. We never really know if they are going to need it sooner than we think.
Tips to consider
Now you know what the steps are to make a DNI for a baby and the minimum age to carry out the procedure. But perhaps it did not cross your mind, that a document of this type must be renewed in a more usual way than ours. The reason? The physical changes that occur in all babies. so we will tell you that every two years you will have to renew your little one's ID if it does not reach 5 years of age.