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Reniec Extends Weekend DNI Pickup as System Failures Snarl Service Before April Vote

ONPE says only a valid physical ID will be accepted, putting millions with expired documents under pressure to renew in time.

Overview

  • Reniec reported “intermitencias” disrupting DNIe delivery at offices including San Luis, Miraflores and Huancayo, leading to long queues, closures and missed pickups.
  • To ease backlogs, ten high‑demand Lima offices will open for DNI pickup on March 7–8 with limited hours, and users are urged to confirm their document is ready online before going.
  • ONPE reiterated that voting on April 12 requires a non‑expired DNI, and Reniec figures show more than two million registered electors currently hold expired documents.
  • March outreach campaigns coordinated with municipalities are offering free first registrations, renewals, photo updates and pending‑DNI delivery for children 0–17, adults 60+ and SISFOH‑registered low‑income residents in multiple regions.
  • Reniec allows duplicate or renewal requests even days before election day, but only the physical DNI (blue or electronic) is accepted at polling stations and the C4 certificate does not substitute for it.