Peru

As of 2025, RENIEC maintains records for over 33 million Peruvian citizens and residents, making it the authoritative source for identity verification in Peru through Bynn's platform.

Verification Overview

Peru verification through Goverlink™ provides real-time authentication against RENIEC's national identification and civil registry database. The system supports verification for both national identity documents and passports through comprehensive data validation.

Supported Verification Types:

Verification Type	Data Verified	Coverage	Real-time
DNI Data Verification	✓	National	✓
Passport Verification	✓	National	✓
Civil Registry Cross-check	✓	National	✓
Document Status Verification	✓	All Documents	✓

Processing Time: Typically 2-6 seconds for all verification types

Peru Identity System

Peru uses the DNI (Documento Nacional de Identidad) as the primary identity document for citizens, managed by RENIEC. The system also supports Peruvian passport verification through the same registry infrastructure, providing comprehensive identity validation capabilities.

Key Components:

DNI (8-digit national identity number)
Peruvian passport integration
Complete demographic information in civil registry
Birth, marriage, and death record integration
Electoral registry coordination
Document security features and lifecycle tracking

Coverage: Available to all Peruvian citizens and naturalized residents with valid DNI or passport

Verification Methods

DNI Data Verification

Validates Peruvian national identity cards by cross-referencing document information with official records maintained by RENIEC's national database.

Verified Data Points:

DNI number validity and format
First name verification
Paternal last name (apellido paterno)
Maternal last name (apellido materno)
Date of birth confirmation
Gender validation
Civil registry status

Document Authentication:

DNI authenticity validation
Document format verification
Issuing authority confirmation
Security feature validation
Registration status checking

Requirements: Valid 8-digit DNI number and corresponding personal information

Passport Verification

Verifies Peruvian passports through RENIEC's integrated passport database, providing validation for both domestic and international use cases.

Verified Information:

Passport number validity
Full name matching with civil registry
Date of birth verification
Gender confirmation
Nationality validation
Document validity and expiration status

Passport Features:

International travel document validation
ICAO standard compliance verification
Issuing authority confirmation
Document lifecycle tracking
Civil registry cross-reference

Requirements: Valid Peruvian passport number and corresponding demographic information

Civil Registry Cross-check

Comprehensive verification against Peru's civil registry database, providing enhanced validation through multiple record sources maintained by RENIEC.

Registry Sources:

Birth registration records
Marriage and divorce certificates
Death certificates (for family verification)
Adoption and guardianship records
Naturalization records
Legal name change documentation

Verification Elements:

Identity consistency across life events
Family relationship validation
Civil status confirmation
Legal document authenticity
Registry record completeness

Applications:

Family relationship verification
Inheritance and legal proceedings
Civil status confirmation
Immigration and emigration processes

Data Verification Details

Mandatory Data Points

All Peru verifications require specific data points depending on the verification type:

Data Point	DNI	Passport	Registry	Status	Format
Document Number	✓	✓	✓	✓	8-digit DNI / Passport format
First Name	✓	✓	✓	✗	Complete first name
Paternal Last Name	✓	✓	✓	✗	Apellido paterno
Maternal Last Name	✓	✓	✓	✗	Apellido materno
Date of Birth	✓	✓	✓	✗	DD/MM/YYYY
Gender	✓	✓	Optional	✗	M/F

Additional Verifiable Information

Through DNI Verification:

Place of birth information
Address registration data
Civil status records
Parental information
Electoral registration status
Professional registration data

Through Passport Verification:

International travel authorization
Visa and entry stamp records
Document validity periods
Diplomatic status indicators
Emergency contact information

Through Civil Registry Cross-check:

Complete family tree information
Marriage and divorce history
Legal name change records
Adoption and guardianship documentation
Naturalization and citizenship records

RENIEC Integration

About RENIEC

RENIEC (Registro Nacional de Identificación y Estado Civil) is Peru's national registry responsible for civil identification and civil status records. The organization serves as the primary authority for identity document issuance and maintains the official database of all Peruvian citizens and residents.

RENIEC Responsibilities:

National identity document (DNI) issuance and management
Passport issuance and administration
Civil registry maintenance (births, marriages, deaths)
Electoral registry coordination
Biometric data management
Document authentication services

Integration Capabilities

Real-time Database Access:

Direct connectivity to RENIEC production systems
Secure encrypted communication protocols
Immediate response processing across all regions
High availability architecture with national coverage

Comprehensive Data Coverage:

Complete civil registry records
Identity document databases
Passport and travel document records
Electoral registration information
Document lifecycle and status tracking

Service Reliability:

99.1% average uptime
Automatic retry mechanisms
Redundant system architecture
Real-time monitoring and alerting

Regulatory Compliance

Peruvian Data Protection Laws

Ley de Protección de Datos Personales (Ley 29733):

Explicit consent requirements for personal data processing
Data subject rights including access, rectification, and cancellation
Data controller and processor obligations
Security safeguard implementation requirements
Cross-border data transfer restrictions

Decreto Supremo 003-2013-JUS (Regulatory Decree):

Technical implementation requirements
Data breach notification procedures
Privacy policy and consent standards
Data retention and deletion requirements

Civil Registry and Identity Laws

RENIEC Legal Framework:

Civil identification and registry laws
Document security and authentication standards
Data access and usage restrictions
Privacy protection for civil registry information

Electoral and Civic Participation:

Electoral registry integration requirements
Voter information protection standards
Civic participation data safeguards

Common Error Scenarios

RENIEC Service Errors

Error Code	Description	Resolution
`DNI_NOT_FOUND`	DNI number not in database	Verify correct 8-digit format
`DNI_INACTIVE`	Document status not active	Check document validity status
`DATA_MISMATCH`	Provided data doesn't match records	Verify user input accuracy
`PASSPORT_EXPIRED`	Passport beyond validity period	Request current documentation
`CIVIL_REGISTRY_ERROR`	Civil registry data inconsistency	Use alternative verification

Document Validation Errors

Error Code	Description	Resolution
`INVALID_DNI_FORMAT`	DNI format incorrect	Validate 8-digit numeric format
`PASSPORT_FORMAT_ERROR`	Passport number format issue	Verify passport number structure
`NAME_MISMATCH`	Name structure inconsistency	Check apellido paterno/materno
`BIRTH_DATE_ERROR`	Date of birth validation failed	Verify DD/MM/YYYY format

System and Network Errors

Error Code	Description	Resolution
`RENIEC_TIMEOUT`	Government database timeout	Implement retry with backoff
`SERVICE_UNAVAILABLE`	RENIEC system maintenance	Use fallback verification
`RATE_LIMIT_EXCEEDED`	Too many verification requests	Implement request throttling
`CONNECTION_ERROR`	Network connectivity issue	Retry with exponential backoff

Performance Metrics

Typical Response Times

Verification Type	Average Time	Success Rate
DNI Data	1-5 seconds	96.4%
Passport Verification	1-6 seconds	94.8%
Civil Registry Cross-check	1-6 seconds	93.2%
Document Status	2-4 seconds	97.8%

Service Availability

RENIEC maintains system availability with some regional variations:

Average Uptime: 99.1%