Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Certificate of Residency (residência no Brasil), the applicant has to approach the Cartório De Registro Civil link
2. The applicant has to get an appointment to submit the application form by phone.
3. The applicant has to visit the office with the request letter.
4. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
5. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
6. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
7. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
8. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
9. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
10. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
11. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
12. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
13. In some cases, the applicant may be required to attend an interview or appointment at the office to provide additional information or clarify any details regarding his/her residency status.
14. Once the application is processed and approved, the applicant will be issued the Certificate of Residency. This document serves as proof of his/her legal residency in Brazil and may be required for various purposes, such as obtaining certain services or benefits.
15. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application form
• Original and copies of your identification documents (passport, Brazilian ID, or RNE for foreign nationals)
• Proof of address in Brazil (utility bills, rental agreement, or bank statement)
• Proof of legal entry into Brazil (entry stamp on your passport or visa)
• CPF (Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas) if the applicant has one
• Any additional documents requested by the local authorities

Federal Police Brazil
Federal Police Headquarters
Building - SAUS Block 6, lots 09/10, Brasília/DF - CEP: 70037900
Contact: (61) 2024.8142
E-mail: press@pf.gov.br
Contact link – link


Cartório De Registro Civil
Phone: (11) 5555-9372
E-mail: suporte.cliente@registrocivil.org.br
Contact link – link

Any person who

• Born in Brazilian
• Married a Brazilian
• Have Brazilian parentage or descent

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• This entire process can be completed within 15-20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Full name of the applicant
• Date of Birth
• Age
• Full name of the applicant's mother
• Full name of the applicant's father
• Nationality of the applicant's mother
• Nationality of the applicant's father
• Marital status
• Spouse's Name
• Nationality of spouse
• Contact details
• Fax
• Email
• Date of Marriage
• Place of marriage
• Phone number
• The current address of the applicant
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

• In Brazil, the Certificate of Residency (Certificado de Residência) refers to a document that attests to an individual's legal residence in the country. It serves as proof of their residential address and may be required for various administrative, legal, or bureaucratic purposes.

• The Certificate of Residency is often requested by government agencies, financial institutions, employers, and other entities when conducting transactions or providing services that require proof of legal residence in Brazil.
• It may be needed for purposes such as opening a bank account, obtaining a driver's license, applying for certain benefits or social programs, or completing administrative procedures.

• The certificate is used as proof of address.

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The Certificate of Residency typically contains the following information:

• Personal Information: The document includes the individual's full name, date of birth, nationality, and identification details (such as passport or Brazilian ID number).
• Residential Address: The Certificate specifies the individual's residential address in Brazil, which serves as their official place of residence.
• Validity Period: The Certificate may have an expiration date or indicate the period for which it is valid. It's important to keep the document updated and renew it when necessary.