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Unique Document with CPF, QR Code and Digital Version Advances in the Country, Has a National Deadline for Substituting State RG and Changes the Way of Identification in Public Services, Banks and Regional Travel, While States Make the Transition Gradually.
The National Identity Card (CIN), a document that replaces the state RG and uses the CPF as a unique number, has a set deadline to become the standard in the country.
The old model remains accepted until February 23, 2032, and the exchange can be made at any time before that, according to Federal Government rules.
Despite the deadline, there is no mandatory rush for everyone to exchange it now.
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The recommendation is that citizens make the transition gradually, according to their needs and the availability of the service in the state where they live, since issuance is handled by state identification institutes and the Federal District.
Validity of the Old RG and Official Transition Deadline
Those still using the traditional RG can continue presenting the document in banks, schools, public services, and general appointments while it is within the acceptance period provided.
The Federal Government informs that the old document remains valid for ten years, which takes the deadline to 2032, and clarifies that the request for the CIN can occur at any time.
In practice, the year 2032 serves as the milestone for transition.
From there, the old format is likely to lose ground and the CIN becomes established as a national reference.
Still, before this deadline, there may be situations where a person needs to issue a new document for common reasons, such as loss, theft, significant data changes, or difficulty in identification due to an outdated photo or wear of the paper.
It is also important to separate two pieces of information that often get confused. One is the acceptance validity of the old RG until 2032. The other is the validity of the new document.
The CIN has set deadlines by age group, with periodic renewals for children and adults, and indefinite validity for the elderly.
Who Needs to Exchange Now and Who Can Wait
There is no requirement for all Brazilians to immediately substitute the RG.
Those with the old document in good condition and who can identify themselves normally can wait and plan the issuance calmly until the end of the national deadline.
On the other hand, the exchange may make sense for those wanting a unified document that is harder to forge.
It is also an option for those needing to issue a new identity due to everyday occurrences, such as loss or damage to the document.
In many states, the issuance of the first copy is free in paper format, which reduces the cost of anticipating the change.
Moreover, the Federal Government has already established that states and the Federal District must adopt the national standard of the CIN in issuance, within the schedule defined by decrees and regulations.
This does not require citizens to exchange immediately, but it accelerates the migration of the system to the new format as services are provided.
What Changes in Practice with the New Identity
The most visible change is the end of the multiplicity of RG numbers.
Instead of each state having a different number for the same person, the CIN uses the CPF as a unique national identifier, creating a standard for the entire country and reducing the chance of duplications and inconsistencies in registration.
Another advancement is in authenticity verification.
The CIN brings QR Code for electronic validation, with the possibility of checking even without internet, according to the description of public services themselves.
The document also incorporates international standards used in identification, such as the machine-readable zone (MRZ), present in passports.
This feature is associated with the possibility of use as identification during travel within Mercosur, in accordance with the rules adopted by each country.
Finally, there is integration with digital services.
In addition to the physical version, the CIN can be accessed in digital format through the app and gov.br account, making it easy to have a valid copy on your cell phone in everyday situations.
Free Issuance of the CIN and How to Request
The issuance of the CIN is the responsibility of the identification institutes of the states and the Federal District. In general, the service requires prior scheduling.
The Federal Government informs that scheduling and first copy are free throughout Brazil, in the basic paper format.
Service rules vary by state.
Generally, public agencies indicate the presentation of a birth or marriage certificate, in addition to regular CPF.
In some places, proof of residence may be requested, especially when there are updates to registration data.
In certain states, there is an option to choose the physical material of the document, such as card versions.
In these cases, the gratuity usually refers to the first issuance in paper. Additional costs may depend on the chosen model and local billing rules.
With the transition advancing and the 2032 deadline already set, do you intend to exchange the document as soon as you can to take advantage of the digital version and the new verification mechanisms, or will you wait until you really need to issue a new one?
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