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Brazil - Apply for Driver License

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Apply In Person

  1. To Apply for a Driver's License, the applicant has to approach the Cartório De Registro Civil – link
  2. The applicant has to schedule an appointment by phone.
  3. On the day of the appointment, the applicant has to visit the office with the partner.
  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 the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
  8. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
  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. After submitting the documents, the applicant must pass a written test on Brazilian traffic laws and regulations. The test is usually administered at the driving school where you took your driver's education course.
  11. Once the applicant passes the written test, the applicant must pass a practical driving test on the road with a certified examiner.
  12. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
  13. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
  14. If your application is approved, you will receive the driving license.
  15. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.


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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Application form
  • RG (Registro Geral) or another official identification document.
  • CPF (Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas) - Brazilian Taxpayer Registry.
  • Proof of residency.
  • Proof of completion of theory and practical classes.
  • Proof of passing the theory and practical driving tests.
  • Medical evaluation certificate.
  • Any other documents (if required)


Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Cartório De Registro Civil
Phone: (11) 5555-9372
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact link – link

EligibilityEdit

To be eligible to apply for a driver's license in Brazil, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Have a valid passport.
  • Have a valid visa, if required.
  • Be able to read and write in Portuguese.
  • Pass a written test and a driving test.


FeesEdit

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


ValidityEdit

  • The driver's license is valid for a period of 5 years. After 5 years, you will need to renew your driver's license.



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Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

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



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InstructionsEdit

  • 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.


Required InformationEdit

  • Full name of the applicant
  • Date of Birth
  • Age
  • Marital status
  • Spouse's Name
  • Nationality of spouse
  • Parents details
  • Contact details
  • Fax
  • Email
  • Phone number
  • Declaration
  • Date
  • Signature


Need for the DocumentEdit

  • A driver's license in Brazil (Carteira Nacional de Habilitação, or CNH) is a legal document that allows you to drive a motor vehicle in Brazil. The CNH is issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DETRAN) in each state of Brazil.



Information which might helpEdit

There are different classes of driver's licenses in Brazil, each of which allows you to drive a different type of vehicle. The most common classes of driver's licenses in Brazil are:

  • Class A: Allows you to drive a car, van, or truck with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of up to 3,500 kilograms.
  • Class B: Allows you to drive a truck with a GVWR of more than 3,500 kilograms.
  • Class C: Allows you to drive a bus.
  • Class D: Allows you to drive a taxi.
  • Class E: Allows you to drive a heavy vehicle, such as a crane or a bulldozer.


Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

  • The national driver license is used as proof of identity.


External LinksEdit

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