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With CNJ’s New Platform, Brazilians Can Now Issue the 2nd Copy of Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificates Online, with Legal Validity and Home Delivery.
The bureaucracy that has always characterized the process of obtaining certificates from registries is coming to an end. Starting in 2024, Brazilians from all regions of the country can request the second copy of birth, marriage, and death certificates completely online, without having to face queues or travel to municipal registries. This innovation was confirmed by the National Justice Council (CNJ) and is being implemented through the National Civil Registry Information Center (CRC Nacional) — an official platform connecting civil registry offices across Brazil.
How Digital Issuance Works
The new digital system allows any citizen to request the document online through the portal www.registrocivil.org.br, managed by the National Association of Natural Persons Registrars (Arpen-Brasil).
The process is simple: just specify the type of certificate desired, fill in personal information, choose the registry where the record was made, and confirm the request. Delivery can be made in two ways — digitally, via email, or printed, by mail, according to the applicant’s preference.
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The digital document is issued with a certified electronic signature, which guarantees the same legal validity as the physical version. In other words, it can be used in public agencies, banks, and other institutions requiring original certificates.
End of Queues and Bureaucracy
According to the CNJ, the platform integrates more than 8,000 civil registry offices spread across the country. Previously, to obtain a second copy, it was necessary to physically appear at the registry office where the record was issued or request a transfer of information between states, which could take weeks.
Now, citizens can resolve everything in just a few minutes, directly from their mobile phone or computer, with payment made via credit card or Pix. The certificate arrives in the email in less than 24 hours, depending on the location.
According to Arpen-Brasil, the digitization of civil records is part of the modernization process of public service, initiated with Law No. 11,977/2009 and strengthened by the Decree No. 10,278/2020, which regulates the use of authenticated digital documents in the country.
The expectation is that by 2026, all types of birth, marriage, and death records will be fully integrated into the national digital database, reducing the need for in-person service.
Security and Validity of the Document
The new model is 100% secure. Certificates issued online have QR Code and validation code, allowing any public agency to verify their authenticity in real-time.
The system also complies with the General Data Protection Law (Law No. 13,709/2018), ensuring confidentiality of the applicant’s personal information.
The electronic certificate has the same legal value as the printed version and can be used in legal proceedings, passport applications, school enrollments, retirements, and other administrative processes. If citizens prefer the physical version, they can request delivery by mail directly through the platform.
A Step Forward That Simplifies Citizens’ Lives
The creation of the CRC Nacional and the integration of registries is considered one of the greatest advances in public digitization in Brazil. The CNJ emphasizes that the goal is to reduce costs, facilitate access to basic documents, and eliminate geographical barriers, especially for those living far from major centers.
With this change, what previously required travel, queues, and long waits can now be done with just a few clicks, bringing speed, savings, and efficiency to the daily lives of Brazilians.
O mais importante seria implementar a PESQUISA nos cartórios para localizar antepassados. É uma dificuldade cara pq o cartório cobra e nem sempre dá uma resposta satisfatória.