Today we will learn about how to issue a youth ID card online. If you need a youth ID card, please read this article until the end and I hope it will be helpful.
If you think you need to get a youth ID card, please get it issued online.
Youth cards are issued to youth aged 9 to 18.
Youth cards are issued to those under the age of 18, so you must receive one before you turn 19.
In the past, in order to receive or reissue a youth card, you had to visit the town, myeon, or dong community center in person to apply for issuance. However, since 2018, applications for loss, reissue, or withdrawal of self-immolation of a youth card have become possible on the Welfare Service website.
What is adolescent syndrome?
It is a card that is similar to a kind of identification card to confirm that you are a teenager and allows you to receive discounts and various benefits. It can be issued regardless of whether you are a student or not, and you can use it until you turn 19.
Sometimes, many people wonder what the difference is between a youth ID card and a student ID card.
Student ID: ID card showing that you are a student at a school
Youth ID card: Official identification card for teenagers regardless of school
How to issue a youth card
To issue a youth card, you must visit the town, township, or dong community center closest to your residence to apply.
Please note that you will need your own certificate when applying online. If you do not have a certificate, you must obtain one from a nearby bank or visit the community center in person.
As mentioned above, you can easily apply for reissue or loss report on the Internet Welfare website, but if you are receiving it for the first time, you must visit in person.
If an agent applies, he or she must attach documents proving the agency relationship. If a parent or family member applies as an agent, he or she must bring a ‘family relationship certificate.’
Preparation for issuance of youth ID card
◎ 1 photo (3cm x 4cm upper body with hat removed, no picture behind, taken within 6 months)
◎Agent application form (document proving that you are an agent)
◎Application form for issuance of youth ID card
A photo may be required for identification on the youth ID card issuance confirmation, so it is recommended that you prepare an additional photo.
The issuance application form is available at the community center, so don’t worry. If you apply with the issuance confirmation, you can use the temporary youth card for 30 days before the youth certificate is issued.
The issuance fee is free, so there is no need to pay a fee.
Cleaning certificate issuance process
It is done in the following order: application, reception, production, and issuance.
Youth ID cards can be issued in two types: expanded and basic.
Expanded type: Card type with prepaid transportation card function added to ID card
Basic type: Can be used in place of a simple existing ID card
Please select which type of youth card you would like to receive when filling out the application form.
Youth ID issuance period
On average, it takes about 3 to 4 weeks after applying for a youth ID card.
Once the issuance is complete, you can visit the issuing institution in person to pick it up. However, if you do not have time or are busy and cannot pick it up in person, please note that registered pick-up is also possible.
However, please note that additional costs may apply when receiving registration.
Precautions when issuing youth ID
Please also note that a fine of up to 500,000 won will be imposed on anyone who reissues and transfers a youth card to another person or uses the same mark or name as the youth card when renting it.