Brazil - Subscribe to the Single Registry (Cadastro Unico)

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Subscribe to the Single Registry (Cadastro Único), the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Social Development and Fight Against Hunger 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. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
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. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number or through email.
10. If there are any updates or changes in your household circumstances, such as changes in income or family composition, inform the registration point to ensure the accuracy of your information.
11. This entire process can be completed within 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Identification documents (e.g., RG, CPF) for all household members
• Birth certificates for children and teenagers
• Proof of residency (e.g., utility bills, rental agreement)
• Proof of income and employment (pay stubs, self-employment documents, bank statements)
• Other documents that may be required, such as disability certificates or enrollment in educational programs for children

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Social Development and Fight Against Hunger


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

Eligibility

To subscribe to the Single Registry, you must meet the following criteria:

• You must be a Brazilian citizen or a legal resident of Brazil.
• Your family's income must be below a certain threshold.
• You must not own more than a certain amount of assets.

Fees

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

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
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 3 weeks 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
• Postal address
• Cell phone number
• Identity number
• Passport number
• Email ID
• Fax
• Qualification
• Signature
• Date

Need for the Document

• Subscribing to the Single Registry (Cadastro Único) in Brazil refers to the process of registering and providing information about individuals and families who wish to access social assistance programs offered by the government.
• The Single Registry is a national database that helps identify and assess low-income households to determine their eligibility for various social programs and benefits.

Information which might help

Here are some of the benefits of subscribing to the Single Registry:

• It allows you to access social programs and benefits, such as the Bolsa Família program.
• It helps the government to track your family's income and assets.
• It can help you to get a job, as many employers require a Single Registry number.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Link

Others

• If you are a low-income family in Brazil, you should consider subscribing to the Single Registry. It is a valuable tool that can help you to improve your family's financial situation.