What is the El Salvador DUI folio number?

Do you need to locate the folio number of your Salvadoran DUI? Its location has changed with each generation of the document. Since 2022, you can find it vertically on the front right side. We'll explain where it appears on each version of the DUI, from the third to the sixth generation, and what to do if you lose your document while in the United States.

The nDUI number plays a crucial role in the identification of each Salvadoran citizen, since it is unique for each person and It is used in a variety of procedures and transactions. In this article, We will explore in detail what the folio number is of DUI, how it is structured and how you can find yours.

DUI Folio Number

What is the folio number of the Salvadoran DUI?

El folio number is an individual number that identifies and differentiates each document from similar ones. In case of the folio number of the Salvadoran DUI, this It has had several locations over the years, and has been moved every time the version and design of the DUI improves:

  • Sixth Generation of DUI (from April 9, 2022 to present): The front part of the document is located, on the right side of it, vertically.
  • Fifth Generation of DUI (from June 13, 2016 to April 8, 2022): It is located on the front, on the left side of it, vertically, right next to the photograph.
  • Fourth Generation of DUI (from July 1, 2011 to June 12, 2016): It is located at the back of the document, on the left side, right at the end.
  • Third Generation of DUI (from January 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011): It is located at the back of the document, on the left side, right at the end.

Parts of the DUI of El Salvador: this is how your Unique Identity Document is made up 

La new generation of DUI Features improved features:

  • The data is laser etched onto the card.
  • Improved material: TeCoLas® allows laser and color engraving.
  • Color photograph of the citizen.
  • Laser engraved ghost photo.
  • Four additional security measures.
  • Inclusion of images of monuments and maps in security ink.
  • Cutting-edge laser technology positions El Salvador as a leader in the region.
  • Issuance of more than 3.5 million documents with a modern and transparent system.
  • Biometric identification with precise verification and average service time of 20 minutes.
New Salvadoran DUI

What to do if I miss my DUI in the United States?

You need communicate quickly with the Consulate of El Salvador to request the issuance of a new DUI, which has a cost of $30.00. To get a new DUI, you will need to schedule an appointment online at the consulate and attend with a document that guarantees your identity, such as passport, green card, TPS, etc.

How many years does a Salvadoran DUI last?

El Salvadoran DUI has a validity of 8 years. We recommend that you keep it current, since It will help you carry out legal procedures within the country.

Salvadoran DUI

Salvadoran DUI in the United States: Steps and requirements to get it out

Consulates of El Salvador in the United States by state

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