Regulations on verification of ID Card number, Citizen Identity Card Number in Vietnam

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1. Regulations on verification of ID Card number, Citizen Identity Card Number in Vietnam

Regulations on verification of ID Card number, Citizen Identity Card Number in Vietnam according to Article 12 of Circular 59/2021/TT-BCA are as follows:

- QR code on Citizen Identity Cards already contain information on Citizen Identity Card number, ID Card number. Agencies, organizations, and individuals shall examine information on ID Card number, Citizen Identity Card number of citizens by scanning QR Code without requesting citizens to provide written verification of ID Card number, Citizen Identity Card number.

- In case QR Code on Citizen Identity Card does not contain information on old ID Card number or Citizen Identity Card number, police authorities that receive application for issuance of Citizen Identity Cards are responsible for issuing written verification of old ID Card number or Citizen Identity Card number to citizens when requested.

In case information on old ID Card number, Citizen Identity Card number of citizens is not included on National database on population, request citizens to provide master register or copies of ID Cards or Citizen Identity Cards (if any). Police authorities that receive application for issuance of Citizen Identity Cards shall research and verify via Citizen Identity Card and legal document storage issued by competent agencies that display ID Card number or Citizen Identity Card number to verify information.

In case of sufficient basis, issue written verification of ID Card number or Citizen Identity Card number to citizens; in case of insufficient basis, respond citizens in writing and specify reasons.

- Deadline for issuance of written verification of ID Card number or Citizen Identity Card number must not exceed 7 working days from the date on which adequate applications are received.

- Citizens may apply for issuance of written verification of ID Card number, Citizen Identity Card number on National public service portal or public service portal of Ministry of Public Security at any police authorities capable of receiving application for issuance of Citizen Identity Cards when citizens' ID card number and/or Citizen Identity Card number is contained in National database on population.

Results shall be updated and announced on National public service portal, public service portal of Ministry of Public Security, when citizens request for delivery of written verification of ID Card number or Citizen Identity Card number to specific address, citizens shall pay delivery fees as per the law.

2. Notice on personal identification number and citizen information in National database on population in Vietnam

Notice on personal identification number and citizen information in National database on population according to Article 5 of Circular 59/2021/TT-BCA as follows:

- Citizen Identity Card number, personal identification number included in birth certificate shall be personal identification number of citizens;

In case citizens are issued with Citizen Identity Cards or birth certificates which include their personal identification number, Citizen Identity Card number, personal identification number in birth certificates, and information on Citizen Identity Card, birth certificates shall be used in affairs with relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals.

- When a citizen applies for information on personal identification number and information on National database on population, the citizen or their legal representative shall request commune police where the citizen registers for permanent residence to issue written notice on the information.

- Form of notice on personal identification number and citizen information in National database on population (Form No. 1 attached hereto) shall be printed directly from National database on population. Citizens shall employ such notice to prove their information on National database on population with relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals.

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