What does it mean that the corner of the ID card is cut off?

If you apply for a new certificate, the original certificate will be invalid.

According to Article 19 of the Detailed Rules for the Implementation of the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Resident Identity Cards, those who apply for renewal or replacement of new cards need to re-fill in the registration form of permanent residents and submit two recent standard photos. For a new card, the household registration authority will issue a new card and recover the old card. If you apply for a new card, the original card will be invalid.

Citizens should apply for a new identity card three months before the expiration of the resident identity card, and the household registration authority should issue a new card to them before the expiration of the old card. If a citizen's identity card is defaced or incomplete or illegible, it shall apply for a replacement. If a citizen needs to change the registered contents of the resident identity card, he shall apply for a new card at the same time when applying for change.

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The relevant requirements for identity cards stipulate that:

1. After verification, the items declared by citizens in the registration form of permanent residents shall be signed by themselves or their agents as proof for issuing resident identity cards. The validity period of the resident identity card shall be counted from the date of issuance.

2. Citizens who have been enlisted for active service shall return their identity cards when going through cancellation procedures in registered permanent residence. Citizens who have retired from active service and returned to their original place of residence may continue to use their identity cards if their validity period is not full; If the validity period expires, it shall apply for a new card. Citizens who have retired from active service and do not return to their original residence to settle down shall apply to the current residence registration authority for a new permit.

Leiyang city Municipal People's Government-Detailed Rules for the Implementation of the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Resident Identity Cards