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Change in the INSS biometric schedule extends the deadline for beneficiaries’ adaptation and keeps existing registrations valid in official databases while the government completes the national integration of the new National Identity Card with public services and social programs.
The federal government has extended the deadline for the biometrics linked to the National Identity Card (CIN) to be used as a mandatory reference in the granting, renewal, and maintenance of INSS benefits and social programs.
According to Ordinance SGD/MGI No. 2,907/2026, published by the Ministry of Management and Innovation in Public Services, those who do not yet have any biometric registration must issue the CIN starting January 2027 to access these services.
For those who already have biometrics registered in official databases, such as the Superior Electoral Court, National Driver’s License, or passport, the CIN requirement will be postponed to January 2028, according to the new schedule defined by the government.
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New INSS biometric deadline avoids rush
The change postpones a requirement that could affect beneficiaries as early as 2026 and provides more time for the integration of public identification systems, without interrupting access to retirements, pensions, and social aids.
In practice, retirees, pensioners, and other insured individuals do not need to seek immediate assistance if they already have biometrics collected in an official database accepted by the federal government during the transition period.
The goal is to allow biometric identification to be gradually incorporated into public services, both in-person and through digital channels like My INSS.
Who will be affected by the new CIN requirement
The first change affects people who do not yet have any biometric record in recognized public databases, as this group will need to obtain the new identity to request or renew benefits starting January 2027.
Citizens with biometric data in the TSE, CNH, or passport will have more time to adapt, reducing the risk of blockages or difficulties during the implementation phase of the unified system.
The rule applies to social security and assistance benefits, including granting, renewal, and maintenance processes, according to the schedule established by the MGI for the responsible agencies.
National Identity Card will be the official standard
The National Identity Card uses the CPF as a unique identification number in the country and was created to gradually replace the old RGs issued by the states, which could have different numbers.
With the unification, the government aims to reduce registration inconsistencies, facilitate identity validation, and make it harder to commit fraud in public benefit payments that depend on holder confirmation.
The issuance of the CIN is carried out by state identification agencies, by appointment according to the rules of each state, and requires the presentation of a birth or marriage certificate.
Government wants full integration of biometric databases
The new deadline was set to prevent the change from occurring before all systems are prepared to consult and validate biometric databases in an integrated manner across the country.
Additionally, the longer transition seeks to prevent beneficiaries from being harmed by operational failures, lack of appointments, or temporary absence of infrastructure at the offices responsible for issuing the new identity.
The government also informed that each managing body, such as INSS and the Ministry of Social Development, should adjust their own service regulations according to the availability of unified biometric verification.
What retirees and pensioners need to observe
Those who already receive benefits should follow official INSS communications and avoid making decisions based on unverified messages, especially in cases mentioning immediate blocking or charges for regularization.
The issuance of the first copy of the CIN is free, and the insured should seek information from the federal government’s official channels or the state identification institutes where they intend to obtain the document.
During the transition, biometrics already registered in recognized databases will continue to be accepted, giving the beneficiary more time to organize before the full requirement of the new card.
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