Brazil - Apply for Identity Card (carteira de identidade)

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Identity Card (carteira de identidade), 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 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. Also, the applicant has to complete the biometric process.
10. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
11. 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.
12. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
13. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
14. Once the application is processed and approved, the applicant will be notified by the issuing agency. Visit the office to collect the Identity Card.
15. Bring the payment receipt and any other documents requested by the agency for verification.
16. 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 Documents

• Application form
• Brazilian birth certificate or naturalization certificate
• Brazilian citizenship
• Marriage or divorce certificate (if applicable)
• Proof of address (such as a utility bill or bank statement) in the applicant’s name
• Two recent 3x4 cm color photographs with a white background
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

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

Eligibility

• Any Brazilian citizen who intends to Apply for Identity Card (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 15-20 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

• 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 Document

• The Identity Card (Carteira de Identidade), commonly referred to as RG (Registro Geral), is an official identification document issued to Brazilian citizens.
• It serves as a primary form of identification in various official and legal transactions within Brazil. The Identity Card contains personal information and serves as proof of identity and citizenship.

Information which might help

• The Identity Card is widely accepted as a form of identification in Brazil and is required in numerous situations, such as opening a bank account, applying for government services, participating in elections, and conducting various legal transactions.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• The identity card is used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

Key features of the Identity Card in Brazil include:

• Personal information: The Identity Card includes the individual's full name, date of birth, place of birth, gender, parents' names, and other relevant identifying details.
• Photo and signature: The card features a recent photograph of the cardholder, along with their signature.
• Unique identification number: Each Identity Card has a unique identification number assigned to the individual, allowing for accurate identification and tracking.
• Issuing authority: The Identity Card is issued by the Civil Registry Office (Cartório de Registro Civil) or the State Department of Public Safety (Departamento Estadual de Segurança Pública) in the individual's city or region of residence.
• Security features: To prevent forgery and ensure authenticity, the Identity Card incorporates various security features, such as holograms, watermarks, and security patterns.