DUI in the United States

Obtaining your Salvadoran DUI in the United States is essential to keeping your ID valid. Learn about the general requirements, alternative documents if you don't have one, updated issuance and renewal costs, and what changes in your family status require updating this document. The entire process is explained step by step.

Un Unique Identity Document (DUI) is a fundamental piece of identification for the citizens of El Salvador. However, cWhen you live in the United States, you may have questions and concerns. related to obtaining and renewing this document.

In this guide, We will inform you about everything you need to know about DUI in the United States, from how to obtain and renew it to its current costs. Whether you are a new immigrant or a long-term resident, This guide will help you better understand the process of obtaining your DUI abroad.

Salvadoran woman holding her DUI

What are the general requirements to obtain a DUI for the first time?

The documents necessary to request your Unique Identity Document of El Salvador For the first time they can be any of the following, and must be presented in ORIGINAL:

  • Original and recent birth certificate certification, not older than 12 months after it was issued.
  • Personal identity card.
  • Electoral Card.
  • Original passport, even from another country (valid), where it is stated that you are of Salvadoran origin. Provisional passports will not be accepted.
  • Valid Driver's License from El Salvador or the country of residence.
  • Certification of the Personal Identity Card file.
  • Card issued by the General Directorate of Migration and Immigration of El Salvador.

If I do not have the required identification documents, how can I identify myself?

Si you do not have the documents mentioned above, you can submit any of the following:

  • State ID.
  • Green Card.
  • TPS.
  • Driver's license or an expired Salvadoran passport.

Furthermore, you can also take other alternatives:

  • If you do not have an American document or an expired passport of legal age, 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 Unique Identity Document or original and valid Salvadoran passport.

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

If you are wondering how much it costs to get a DUI in the United States, these are the costs that are managed currently:

  • First time DUI: $ 35.00.
  • DUI renewal: $ 35.00.
  • DUI replacement: $ 35.00.
  • DUI modification: $ 35.00.

What changes in family status require a DUI update?

These are the changes that warrant an update in your DUI:

  • Marriage.
  • Divorce.
  • Widowhood.

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