Identity Document (Uruguay)

It has a personal, unique and exclusive identification number or número de cédula –made up of eight digits–, that is assigned to the holder the first time he/she obtains the document and that keeps throughout his/her life as a general identifier. It is not usable for voting, since the Credencial Cívica serves as an identity document for those eligible on the electoral roll. Uruguay's identity cards can be used as travel documents to enter the Mercosur members (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay) and associated countries (Peru, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador; except Guyana, Suriname and Panama). Before 2015, it was known as the "Cédula de identidad" It was a laminated card measuring approximately 9 cm in width by 5 cm in height, predominantly in light green color, displaying in its center the flag of the Thirty-Three Orientals with the inscription "Libertad o muerte" On the reverse side, it featured the owner's photo, the number assigned by the D.N.I.C. (which included a self-generated or verification digit), full name along with surnames, and the signature of the respective individual (or a note indicating the inability to sign). The back of the card included information such as nationality, date of birth, date of document issuance, and its expiration date (usually 10 years after the date of issuance, though if issued after the age of 70, it was valid for life, and for children, the validity was for five years). It also included the thumbprint of the right thumb and any necessary remarks. Since 2010, it has also included additional features like a photo and a barcode. This identification document is used for all kinds of procedures, from credit card purchases to identity verification, age verification, and more.