Brazil - Apply for Social Security Card (cartao do INSS)

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Social Security Card (cartão do INSS), the applicant has to approach the Cartório De Registro Civil – link or 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 photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. Also, the applicant has to complete the biometric process.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
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. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. The applicant will receive the certificate from the office.
13. 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 ID card (RG)
• 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
Ministry of Labor and Social Security link link

Eligibility

• Any Brazilian who intends to Apply for Social Security Card (cartão do INSS) 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 Social Security Card (Cartão do INSS) in Brazil is an identification document issued by the Brazilian Social Security System (INSS).
• It serves as proof of enrollment in the social security system and provides access to various social security benefits and services.

Information which might help

• The Social Security Card contains important information about the cardholder, including their name, CPF (Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas) number (Brazilian individual taxpayer identification number), and other identifying details.
• It is an official document that confirms the individual's affiliation with the INSS and their eligibility for social security benefits.

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

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Others

• The Social Security Card is primarily used for administrative purposes within the social security system.
• It enables individuals to access and manage their benefits, such as retirement, disability, or unemployment benefits, as well as other services offered by the INSS.
• It also facilitates the verification of an individual's social security contributions and employment history.