What do I need to get the Salvadoran DUI in the United States?

Getting your DUI in the United States is easier than you think when you follow the right steps. Learn how to schedule your appointment online step by step, what documents you need to bring to the consulate, how much the process costs, and what options you have if you don't have valid Salvadoran documents. Includes information specific to Los Angeles.

For many Salvadorans residing in the United States , having their DUI (National Identity Document) is essential not only for identification, but also for carrying out important procedures.

Although it may seem like a complicated process, it's actually easy as long as you follow the right steps and have the necessary information . In this article , we'll explore in detail the requirements and steps you need to follow to obtain your Salvadoran DUI while in the United States.

How to get the DUI from El Salvador in the United States?

To obtain your Salvadoran DUI (Documento Único de Único de Identidad) within the United States, you can visit the nearest consulate. However, you will need to schedule an appointment online, which we will explain how to do below:

Enter the official dating request website https://portalcitas.rree.gob.sv/.
Sign up with your email or Google account and enter a password that you will use to access the portal.
The page will send you an email to activate your account, which you must open and click on the "Activate Account" button. If you can't find it in your main inbox, look for it in your Spam inbox.
Once you click on the account activation button, it will redirect you to the main page of the dating portal so you can log in with your email and the password you chose.
Now you can schedule your appointment during business hours from Monday to Friday, extra hours on weekends or at mobile consulates scheduled near your location.
Select the country where you are located, the state and the consulate closest to you.
Choose the procedure you want to carry out and based on this, the system will display the necessary requirements for that procedure.
Once this step is completed, you must select a person if you already have registration in the portal or add a new person if it is the first time you make an appointment on the platform.
Indicate if you have a DUI or passport, and begin to complete the information requested by the platform.
If the platform requests, you must upload a photo of one of your identity documents.
Once you have completed your information, select a date for your appointment within the calendar.
Complete the last one requested and click on "Save Appointment".
When you save your appointment, you will receive a confirmation message in your email with the details of your consular appointment.

How much does it cost to get a DUI in the United States?

The DUI process costs $35.00 within foreign territory, and according to the experiences of other internet users who have visited the Salvadoran consulate in the United States, they only accept cash payments.

Requirements to get the DUI for the first time in the United States

To process your DUI for the first time in the USA , you will need to have the following requirements on hand:

Original and recent birth certificate certification, not older than 12 months after it was issued.
Present a document that proves your identity: personal identity card, electoral card, passport, etc.
If you do not have any of the above, you can present a state ID, green card, TPS, driver's license or expired Salvadoran passport.
If you do not have American documents or an expired passport, a mother or father must present a valid Salvadoran identity document.
If you do not have your parents in foreign territory, you must present two Salvadoran witnesses, who have a DUI or an original and valid Salvadoran passport.

Where can I get the Salvadoran DUI?

If you are in the United States, you should know that there are more than 28 Salvadoran consulates throughout the country where you can apply for your DUI (National Identity Document ). Occasionally, they set up mobile consulates in some cities to expedite the process for people who don't have a consulate nearby, so we recommend you keep an eye on the announcements that the Consulate of El Salvador posts on its social media.

How to get the DUI from El Salvador in Los Angeles?

To get your DUI in Los Angeles, California , you must follow these steps:

Make the appointment online with the steps given above.
Print your appointment receipt that you will receive in the mail and take it with you on the day of the appointment.
Assists with all the requirements to process the DUI.
Make the payment for the cost of the DUI, which is $35.00, and wait to be attended to by one of the representatives of the Consulate of El Salvador.

The Salvadoran consulate in Los Angeles can mail your DUI to your home if they cannot deliver it to you on the day of your appointment.

Make an appointment at the Consulate of El Salvador