A youth ID card is an identification card given to teenagers aged 9 to 18 who have not yet become adults. We have summarized how to issue a youth ID card, its benefits, and how to get it reissued online if lost.
How to issue a youth card
▶Eligibility for youth ID card issuance
Those eligible for issuance of a youth card are those between the ages of 9 and 18, and the validity period is until the day before they turn 19. ※ Those under the age of 8, those with unconfirmed family relationships, and foreigners are excluded from issuance.
▶How to apply for a youth card
You can apply by yourself or by proxy.
Representative: Parental authority or legal representative, person who actually protects the youth at a youth facility
Nationwide, regardless of address. Nearby town. noodle. You can apply at the local community center.
You can choose between in-person pickup or registered pickup.
※Please note that shipping fees for registered receipt are borne by the applicant.
▶Required documents
Issuance application form (located at community center)
1 photo (3cm × 4cm)
※ When applying as an agent: Bring proof of agent (ID card or family relationship certificate)
▶Temporary Juvenile ID
It takes approximately 3 weeks to receive your youth card after applying for it. If you urgently need a youth ID card during this period, you can use it as a temporary youth ID card for 30 days by applying along with a confirmation of youth card issuance application.
Since one photo is required for identity verification on the youth card issuance application confirmation, if you need a temporary youth card, you must prepare a total of two photos.
▶How to apply for re-issuance of youth ID card
You can apply for a youth ID card online on the Welfare Service website.
Please note that online application is only possible if you apply for re-issuance or if you have lost or withdrawn your youth card.
Reissue youth ID card
Bokboro website → Apply for service → Apply for civil service service → Select and save youth ID (reissue/lost/withdrawal of loss) → Agree to apply for civil service service → Enter applicant/subject information and submit
Scope of use and benefits of youth ID card
▶Official ID card
A youth ID card is a public identification card that contains your resident registration number, so it can be used to prove your identity at college scholastic ability tests, qualification exams, driver’s license tests, and at banks.
▶Transportation card
The youth ID card is a prepaid transportation card that can be paid at affiliated stores of the relevant transportation company, such as public transportation and convenience stores. However, after receiving a youth card, you must visit the affiliated transportation company’s website and complete ‘Youth Verification’ to receive the youth fare discount.
▼Go to register your youth ID▼
One Pass Cashbee Rail Plus
Transportation card companies affiliated with youth ID cards are One Pass/Cashbee/Rail Plus. You can check the usage area, affiliated stores, transportation methods, etc. on each card company’s website and then apply for a card that is convenient for you to use.
※ You must apply for income deduction in advance before using the transportation card in order to receive income deduction later. Therefore, teenagers who wish to receive income deduction should apply in advance.
▶Certificate of preferential treatment for youth
In addition to transportation discounts, you can receive discounts at youth-friendly facilities such as cultural facilities such as movie theaters and art galleries, sports facilities, leisure facilities, and public facilities.
※Please note that the youth ID card is an ID card issued by local governments, so discounts vary depending on the region.
Other precautions
▶Non-transferable
Youth ID cards must not be transferred or lent to others. In case of violation, both the person who lent the youth ID card and the person who transferred it will be subject to a fine.
▶ Precautions in case of loss
If you lose your youth ID card, there is a risk of your personal information being exposed, so it is important to keep it safe at all times. Re-issuance is possible through the online welfare website, but the charged amount cannot be refunded.