ID Card Issued in December 2006: When Is It Required to be Renewed?

Based on Clause 1, Article 1 of Decree 170/2007/ND-CP, it is stipulated as follows:

"The National ID card is rectangular, 85.6 mm long and 53.98 mm wide, with both sides of the National ID card printed with light blue and white patterns. It is valid for 15 years from the date of issuance."

Thus, according to this regulation, the National ID card is valid for 15 years. According to the information you provided, your ID card was issued in December 2006, so by December 2021, your National ID card will expire. Currently, Thanh Hoa is a province that has implemented the issuance of citizen identification cards; therefore, when your ID card expires, you can proceed with the procedures for issuing a Citizen Identification Card.

Please refer to the following detailed article: Can I change to a Citizen Identification Card before the National ID Card expires in 2020?