Brazil - Obtain Positive Certificate of Naturalization (CPN)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Obtain Positive Certificate of Naturalization (CPN), the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Federal Police 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. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. 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.
11. Once the process is completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. The applicant may be called for an interview or asked to take a Portuguese language and Brazilian history exam as part of the naturalization process.
13. If your application is approved, you will receive a Positive Certificate of Naturalization (CPN) as confirmation of your Brazilian citizenship. This certificate officially makes you a Brazilian citizen.
14. 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 legal residence in Brazil
• Birth certificate
• Marriage certificate (if applicable)
• Criminal record clearance certificate
• Proof of compliance with tax obligations
• Proof of payment of the naturalization fee
• Passport size photographs
• 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 – link

Eligibility

To be eligible to obtain a Positive Certificate of Naturalization (CPN) in Brazil, you must meet the following criteria:

• The applicant must have been granted Brazilian citizenship through naturalization.
• The naturalization must have been published in the Official Gazette of the Union.

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

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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
• Surname
• Address
• ZIP code
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Email
• Education details
• Mailing address
• Other details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The Positive Certificate of Naturalization (CPN) in Brazil is a document issued by the Federal Police that certifies that a person has been granted Brazilian citizenship through naturalization.
• It is a valuable document for naturalized Brazilian citizens who need to prove their citizenship status, such as when applying for a passport, driver's license, or other government services.

Information which might help

• The CPN is a valuable document that can be used to prove your Brazilian citizenship and access government services. It is also a requirement for some foreign nationals who are applying for Brazilian citizenship through naturalization.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• The Positive Certificate of Naturalization (CPN) is used as proof of identity.

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