Brazil - Apply for Identification Card RG (Carteira de Identidade)

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Identification Card RG (Carteira de Identidade), the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Federal Police link
2. The applicant has to get schedule an appointment.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer or the applicant has to write a complaint letter A4 sheet.
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 photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
9. Also, the applicant has to complete the fingerprints and photographs.
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. 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.
13. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
14. The applicant has to visit the office to collect the ID Card.
15. This entire process can be completed within 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Passport
• Two passport-size photographs
• Criminal record certificate
• Fee receipt
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Federal Police
Address: Federal Police Headquarters Building - SAUS Quadra 6, lots 09/10, Brasília/DF - CEP: 70037900
Contact: (61) 2024.8142
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any Brazilian citizen who intends to Apply for Identification Card RG (Carteira de Identidade) is eligible to make this application.

Fees

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

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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

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Instructions

• 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 Information

• Name of the applicant
• Address of the applicant
• Parents’ name
• Details about complaint
• email ID
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Mailing address
• Nationality
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The Identification Card (Carteira de Identidade or RG) in Brazil is an official document that serves as a form of identification for Brazilian citizens.
• The RG is issued by the Brazilian Civil Police and contains personal information about the holder, including their name, photograph, date of birth, place of birth, parents' names, and identification number.

Information which might help

• The RG is a vital document for Brazilian citizens, and it is important to keep it in a safe place and carry it with you at all times. If the RG is lost or stolen, it is important to report it to the authorities and obtain a new one as soon as possible.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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