Has any cedula holders been fined for not submitting a change of address to the DAS?

adrienne79 says on Dec 25, 2008, 07:50:

It is 15 days, you are right. But is there any reason that DAS knows you moved more than 15 days ago? Can't you just go and claim that you just recently moved?

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guacharaca says on Dec 25, 2008, 08:02:

Well, for starters, the DAS in Bogota had originally entered my correct address, but the wrong city, in the computer system. And now, one particular DAS employee in my state, who is a little crooked, wants to fine me for it.

As for the just moved part....I think it is easy for them to check up on it with a landlord or neighbours if they suspected that one did move more than 15 days ago being that they already have the itch to fine that person.

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gorgonabob says on Dec 25, 2008, 08:28:

i was charged over 200.000 for not submitting a change of address....that was four years ago.. the DAS came around and knocked on our apartment door looking for us.. they found us through the university.. id strongly advise everyone to let them know within a month of a changed address....

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guacharaca says on Dec 25, 2008, 09:24:

Thanks Gorgonabob. How long were you in default? I talked to a fellow yesterday who did not know about the 15 day rule for originally registering with the DAS and he was fined over 200k. I wonder if there is a ceiling on the fine for not submitting a timely address change?

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lawyer CO says on Dec 25, 2008, 09:25:

i would argue to DAS, showing them article 83/civil code: one person can have multiples residences in Colombia.

Now, if the guy really wants points with his boss, that`s another bussiness

Esteban R.
lawyer CO.

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Gator says on Dec 25, 2008, 09:30:

guacharaca , This is a different requirement:
"15 day rule for originally registering with the DAS and he was fined over 200k."

The wife said her sister was fined after a move to a new apartamwnto several years ago.

"Bene, cum Latine nescias, nolo manus meas in te maculare" .

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Atrevido (☼Travelguide writer) says on Dec 25, 2008, 09:43:

guacharaca says on Dec 25, 2008, 09:45:

I realize it was a different rule, but curious if the amount of fine was somehow related. The back of the old cedula does not give a time frame, but I read on the DAS site that employers are required to report a change of address of their employees within 15 days.....so it leads me to believe it is the same for self-reporting.

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gorgonabob says on Dec 25, 2008, 10:09:

i think its 30 days to report a change of address...... i was fined one half of a minimum salary i think

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