ID Perú

ID Perú: The Official Digital Identity App for Peruvian Citizens

ID Perú is the official mobile application developed by the Peruvian government to provide citizens with a secure and convenient digital identity. This essential app allows users to verify their identity for various public and private sector digital services without needing a physical ID card. By leveraging advanced biometric technology, ID Perú streamlines access to online procedures, making administrative tasks faster and more secure from a smartphone.

Secure Biometric Identity Verification

The core function of ID Perú is to verify a user’s identity using biometric data. To use this, citizens must first register their facial and fingerprint data with the National Registry of Identification and Civil Status (RENIEC). Once registered, they can open the ID Perú app and select the verification option. The app then prompts the user to scan their face or fingerprint, which it compares against the official database. A successful match instantly confirms their identity to the requesting service, enabling secure login or transaction authorization without passwords.

Access to Government Digital Services

ID Perú serves as a universal key for Peru’s digital government platform. Users start by selecting the specific public service they need to access, such as tax filing or benefit applications. The platform then redirects them to the ID Perú app to initiate the biometric verification process. After the user completes the facial or fingerprint scan and their identity is confirmed, they are automatically logged into the service with their credentials pre-filled. This seamless workflow eliminates the need to remember multiple usernames and passwords for different government portals.

Electronic Signature for Documents

The application provides a legally valid electronic signature for signing digital documents. From within a participating platform, a user chooses to sign a document, which triggers a request sent to their ID Perú app. The user opens the notification, reviews the document details, and authenticates the action using their registered biometrics. This process generates a certified digital signature that is attached to the document. The signature, backed by the user’s verified identity, carries the same legal weight as a handwritten signature for many official procedures.

Proof of Identity for Private Services

Beyond government use, ID Perú can be used to verify identity with authorized private companies, such as banks or telecom providers. When a service requires strong customer authentication, the user selects the option to verify with ID Perú. This action generates a secure, time-limited request on their phone. The user opens the request in the app and approves it with their biometrics. This sends a confirmation of identity back to the company, allowing the user to open an account or approve a high-value transaction securely and efficiently.

Checking Verification History and Logs

The app offers transparency by allowing users to review a history of all identity verification events. Users can access a dedicated log section within the ID Perú application to see a chronological list of every time their identity was verified. Each entry shows the date, time, and the service that requested the verification. This feature enables citizens to monitor their digital footprint for security purposes, ensuring all activity is legitimate and immediately identifying any unauthorized access attempts to their digital identity.

Secure PIN and Biometric App Lock

To protect access to the application itself, ID Perú incorporates a robust security layer. Upon opening the app, users must first unlock it using a self-configured PIN code or the same device biometrics (fingerprint or facial recognition) used for system security. This ensures that even if a phone is lost or stolen, a third party cannot open the ID Perú app to attempt fraudulent verifications. This mandatory step adds a critical barrier, safeguarding the user’s sensitive identity data stored within the application.