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Starting in 2026, young people who do not register for military service will be fined. The measure aims to reinforce compliance with an obligation that, although often overlooked, is key within Peru’s administrative system Peru.
The regulations establish that all young people who turn 17 must complete mandatory registration, a procedure that does not mean joining the military service, but simply being registered.
However, failing to comply is no longer a minor detail and now has concrete financial consequences.
Mandatory fine: how much those who do not comply will have to pay
Those who do not complete the registration within the deadline will be considered “delinquent” and will have to face a penalty equivalent to 5% of the Tax Unit (UIT), which in 2026 is around 275 soles.
This fine is triggered once the legal deadline has passed and remains in force until the young person regularizes their situation.
Although it is possible to catch up later, the financial penalty does not disappear automatically. It can only be avoided in specific cases, such as when the young person decides to join voluntary military service within the deadline established by law.
Who must register and when the fine applies
In Peru, the regulations establish that all young people who turn 17 must register obligatorily in the military registry, regardless of gender.
This process:
- Is mandatory by law
- Must be done before turning 18
- Does not mean joining military service (it is only an administrative registration)
However, failing to comply has clear consequences.
Mandatory registration, but no forced service
One of the points that raises the most questions is whether this measure implies the return of compulsory military service. The answer is no. The requirement is to register, not to enlist. The state’s goal is to have an updated roster of citizens of military age, which makes it easier to organize the structure of the Armed Forces.
In this way, the provision mainly applies to those who are about to reach the age of majority. From now on, not completing the procedure will no longer be an omission without consequences: failure to register will directly result in a fine.