Replace a lost ID card right away, and get a temporary ID card first if you need one urgently
- Moderate value
- Evidence A
- Saves money
- Costs a little
- Takes minutes
- No willpower
In plain words
A replacement card is issued within 60 days from the day you hand in the form. If you need ID urgently, apply on the spot for a temporary ID card (临时身份证), which is issued within 3 days and is valid for 3 months. Without an ID card you cannot look for work, find lodging, open an account or collect subsidies. It is the prerequisite for every procedure.
Translated from the Chinese original. Original book, section 7, tip 11. Content may be out of date and rules differ by place. When you actually deal with an agency, a doctor or a court, follow what local officials, doctors and lawyers tell you. Disclaimer