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My Number Card — Renewal

Your My Number Card has two separate expiry dates: the card itself is valid for 10 years (5 years for those under 18), while the embedded digital certificate expires every 5 years. Renewing the digital certificate requires a visit to the municipal office, but renewing the card itself can be done via online application (smartphone or PC), mail, or photo booth if you have the Application ID on your renewal notice.

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Documents needed

✓Your current My Number Card

✓Residence card (for identity and residence status verification)

✓Renewal notice postcard from your municipality (bring it if you have it)

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Steps

About 2–3 months before expiry, your municipality will send a renewal notice postcard (you can still proceed without it)

Identify which renewal you need: digital certificate (every 5 years) or the card itself (every 10 years)

[Digital certificate renewal] Book an appointment at your municipal office, bring your My Number Card and ID → enter your PIN at the counter and it's done on the spot (about 5–10 minutes)

[Card renewal — if you have an Application ID] Use the Application ID or QR code on your renewal notice to apply by smartphone/PC, mail, or photo booth (no in-person visit required)

[Card renewal — no Application ID] Visit your municipal office to obtain an application form, then submit your application

[Card renewal — after applying] Your municipality will send a pickup notice in 1–2 months → collect your new card at the counter with identity verification

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Important notes

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The digital certificate (5 years) and the card itself (10 years) have different expiry dates. The certificate usually needs renewing first

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Digital certificate renewal is free

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Full card renewal (new card issuance) is also free

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If your residence card has already expired, you must renew that first before renewing your My Number Card

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If you haven't updated your digital certificate after changing your address, you can do both at the same time

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Renewal counters can be busy at some municipalities — booking an appointment in advance is strongly recommended

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If your residence permit period is shorter than the card's standard validity (10 years), your My Number Card's expiry will be set to match your residence permit expiry. After renewing your residence permit, you'll need to visit your municipal office separately to extend the card's validity

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Links

MynaPortal (check expiry dates)↗My Number Card General Site (renewal procedure)↗

🔗 Related procedures

My Number Card — New Application

You can apply for a My Number Card via smartphone, PC, mail, or a photo booth. After applying, your municipality will send you a pickup notice in 1–2 months. You must collect the card in person at the municipal office. Once you have the card, you can also register it as your health insurance card via MynaPortal.

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My Number Card — PIN Reset

If you've forgotten your PIN or your card has been locked due to too many failed attempts, you can reset it at your municipal office. If you still remember one of your two PINs, you may also be able to reset the other at a convenience store kiosk terminal.

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