Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Chainsaw Possession and Use License (LPU),the applicant has to approach theMinistry of the Environment (Ministério do MeioAmbiente) link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. 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.
9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. The environmental agency will review the application, conduct any necessary assessments, and plan on whether to approve the license.
11. If approved, they will receive the Chainsaw Possession and Use License (LPU) from the environmental agency.
12. This entire process can be completed few weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application form
• Original or certified copy of your birth certificate.
• Proof of residence.
• Purpose and need for the chainsaw (e.g., agricultural or forestry use).
• Environmental impact assessment or statement.
• Proof of training or certification related to chainsaw use, if required.
• Proof of payment
• Any other documents specified by the environmental agency.

Ministry of the Environment (Ministério do MeioAmbiente)
Address: Esplanada dos Ministérios, Bloco B,
CEP 70068-900, Brasília - DF, Brazil
Contact- link

To be eligible to apply for a Chainsaw Possession and Use License (LPU) in Brazil, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have completed a chainsaw safety course.
• Have a valid driver's license.
• Have a clean criminal record.

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

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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• This entire process can be completed few weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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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.

• Name
• Address
• Age
• Date of Birth
• ZIP code
• Contact number
• Purpose of Chainsaw Use
• Description of Chainsaw(s)
• Declaration of Compliance with Environmental Laws
• Fee receipt
• Other details

• The Chainsaw Possession and Use License (LPU) in Brazil is a document that allows individuals to possess and use chainsaws. The license is issued by the Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA) and must be renewed every two years.
• To obtain the license, individuals must meet the following requirements:

Here are some of the benefits of having an LPU in Brazil:

• It allows one to legally possess and use a chainsaw.
• It helps to ensure that are using a chainsaw safely.
• It helps to protect the environment from the environmental impacts of chainsaw use.

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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