The lady told us that we needed 1 copy of the picture/ID page from his passport and 1 copy of the same page from his FM3 booklet. He didn't need a copy of his birth certificate as she said that the date is on his passport. He also needed 2 photos, size "infantile". We went to a photo shop and got the photos done. The package of photos consisted on 4 "infantile" size photos and 1- 4x6 photo. We only asked for the 2 "infantile" sizes; but maybe that is their standard deal, who knows. Cost 80 pesos, less than $8.00. We also got the 2 photocopies made, not sure what they cost as I also bought a notebook at the same time; but it was not much.
We returned to the DIF office with our stuff and the lady proceeded to type out the required form, she had Roy sign the form and then she typed up the information on the card. He had to sign this also and affix his thumbprint to the back of it. Information included on the card: name, address, birth date, and an emergency contact and phone number.
We thanked the lady and asked her where we could get it laminated, she told us and we went on our way.
We headed to the place to get it laminated and in 10 minutes or so and after paying 4.50 pesos, less than 45 cents we were done.
Cost = less than $10.00 total, no actual cost for the card.
Time = less than 1 1/2 hrs.
We took the bus home, Roy used his new card for the first time and paid 3 pesos for the bus instead of 5 pesos.
So I guess he is officially a senior now. Sheesh I am living with an old man lol.
