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Santo Domingo.- The Central Electoral Board (JCE), led by its president Román Jáquez, has reported that the new identity and voter identification card process will require an estimated RD$6,000 million. Of this amount, RD$2.500 million will go to the awarded consortium, while RD$3.500 million will cover logistical expenses, including domestic and international operations.
Speaking before the Senate of the Republic, Jáquez explained that the international bidding process has undergone rigorous testing, with the participation of political party delegates and technicians. The JCE plans to conduct pilot tests in September, aiming to start issuing the new ID cards by October or November—coinciding with each citizen’s birth month—and completing the process by December 2026. However, Jáquez noted that the current JCE budget is insufficient for this initiative, requiring additional funding.
The new ID card will be designed to serve as both a travel document and a digital signature tool, aligning with modern technological advancements. The JCE’s Director of Education, Américo Rodríguez, stated that the process aims to update and issue IDs to 9,412,353 citizens and legal residents, including 942,795 minors who will reach adulthood starting in 2025. Senate President Ricardo de los Santos emphasized that this initiative will enhance security and legitimacy, preventing fraudulent identity issuance and ensuring that only eligible individuals receive official documentation.
