Apply In Person

1. To Request the Single Registry Database, the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Social Development and Fight Against Hunger link
2. The applicant has to visit the office with the request letter.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. 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.
10. 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 or through email.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. For further process, the applicant has to follow the instruction given by the officer.
13. This entire process can be completed within 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application form
• Letter of request: Write a formal letter requesting access to the Single Registry Database, stating the purpose and intended use of the requested data.
• Legal authorization: If you are representing an organization or institution, provide legal authorization demonstrating your authority to access the database on behalf of the organization.
• Identification documents: Submit valid identification documents, such as ID cards, passports, or registration certificates, to verify your identity.
• Relevant supporting documents: Depending on the purpose of your request, you may need to provide additional supporting documents, such as research proposals, project plans, or legal justifications.

Ministry of Social Development and Fight Against Hunger


(Ministério do Desenvolvimento Social e Combate à Fome)
Phone: +55 61 2030-1500
Contact link

The applicant may be eligible to request the Single Registry Database (Cadastro Único) in Brazil if you meet the following criteria:

• Be a Brazilian citizen or a legal resident of Brazil.
• Have a low income.
• Be in need of social assistance.

• 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

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• This entire process can be completed within 3 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
• Postal address
• Cell phone number
• Identity number
• Passport number
• Email ID
• Fax
• Qualification
• Signature
• Date

• The Single Registry Database, also known as Cadastro Único, is a centralized database in Brazil that collects and stores information about Brazilian families and individuals who may be eligible for social assistance programs and benefits. It is managed by the Ministry of Citizenship in coordination with the municipalities.

Here are some of the benefits of being registered in the Single Registry Database:

• You will be able to access a variety of social assistance programs.
• You will be able to track your participation in social assistance programs.
• You will be able to connect with other people who are in similar situations.
• You will be able to receive support from the government and from the community.

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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