Brazil - Apply for a Rural Activity Exercise Certificate (CEAR)

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for a Rural Activity Exercise Certificate (CEAR), the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock 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. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
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.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. The applicant will receive the certificate from the office.
12. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Proof of rural producer status
• Proof of land ownership or land lease agreement
• Financial statement
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock
Esplanada dos Ministérios Bloco D - Brasilia, Federal District, 70043-900, Brazil
Esplanada dos Ministérios Bloco D - Brasília, DF, 70043-900
Phone - +556132182089
Contact link
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Eligibility

• Any land owner who intends to Apply for a Rural Activity Exercise Certificate (CEAR) 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 30 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
• Age
• Plan
• Email ID
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Mailing address
• Nationality
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The Rural Activity Exercise Certificate (CEAR) in Brazil, also known as Certificado de Exercício de Atividade Rural, is a document that recognizes individuals or entities engaged in rural activities and serves as proof of their involvement in agricultural or rural production.
• It is issued by the responsible authority in each municipality or state.

Information which might help

• The CEAR is designed to provide official recognition to rural producers and family farmers, allowing them to access various benefits, incentives, and government programs related to agriculture and rural development.
• It serves as a means of identification and verification of a person's or entity's involvement in rural activities.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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

External Links

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Others

• Having a CEAR can provide several advantages, including eligibility for government assistance programs, access to rural credit and financing options, participation in agricultural initiatives, and access to technical support and training provided by agricultural extension services.