Legal basis: Article 11 of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Resident Identity Cards. If the state decides to issue a new generation of resident identity cards, the validity period of the resident identity cards expires, the citizens' names change, or the documents are seriously damaged and illegible, citizens should reissue them. If there are errors in the registration of resident identity cards, the public security organ shall promptly correct them and issue a new card; When you get a new card, you must return the original card. If a resident identity card is lost, it shall apply for a replacement. Citizens under the age of 16 may apply for renewal, renewal or replacement of their resident identity cards under any of the circumstances listed in the preceding paragraph.