Answer
The first cédula is usually issued during an ongoing or temporary immigration procedure, while the “cédula legal” is associated with a subsequent change of status once permanent residency or another applicable status has been obtained. It is not simply a new plastic card at the same status level.
The cédula itself remains an identity card, not a residence decision. First, the competent authority changes or confirms the immigration status; the data must then be entered into the identification system, after which a new card can be issued.
When replacing it, check the name, date of birth, citizenship, period of validity and basis for issuance. After receiving a new card, the details should be updated with the bank, healthcare provider, employer, BPS and tax services so that their systems do not continue to reflect the old status.