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The New RG, Called National Identity Card, Replaces the General Registry in All States in 2026. The First Issuance is Free, Unifies the Number in the CPF, and Requires a Certificate, Regularized CPF, and Recent Proof. Government Warns About Scheduling, Lines, and Mandatory Biometric Rules Between 2026 and 2028
The new RG is being implemented throughout Brazil via the National Identity Card, known as CIN, which replaces the traditional General Registry and consolidates identification into a single standard. The main change is that the CPF becomes the national number, ending the practice of each state having a different RG.
The first issuance of the CIN can be issued for free, as long as the citizen appears at the service with three basic documents and fulfills the scheduling required by state agencies. The government has also scheduled deadlines until 2028 to make the CIN the mandatory biometric base, directly impacting social benefits and the update of official data.
What is the New RG and What Changes with the CIN?
The new RG is the National Identity Card, created from Decree No. 10,977/2022, with the proposal to unify the identification of Brazilians and facilitate data integration among public agencies. The most significant change is the adoption of the CPF as the unique national number, eliminating the multiplicity of records by state.
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In practice, the CIN replaces the old RG in the citizen’s routine, without depending on a regional numbering model. The stated goal is to reduce fraud and increase registration consistency in public databases, especially in services that require identity verification and validation through biometrics.
Free Issuance of the First Copy and When Fees May Apply
The first issuance of the new RG in CIN format is free for all Brazilians, according to Federal Law No. 7,116/1983. Fees, when they occur, are associated with the second copy in situations such as loss, theft, or misplacement.
Fees vary by state. In Goiás, the fee in 2026 is R$ 42.20. In São Paulo, the cost reaches R$ 66.72. Santa Catarina charges R$ 46.89, and Alagoas, R$ 36.03. There is also provision for waivers for people in situations of social vulnerability, based on a declaration at service points, which reinforces the guidance to check local rules before requesting a second copy.
Where to Request and Why Scheduling Became a Critical Step
To request the new RG, the procedure requires prior scheduling at the state agencies responsible for issuance. Among the mentioned channels are structures like Poupatempo, Detran, and police stations, depending on the organization of each state.
On the scheduled day, service depends on document verification and data compatibility. The official recommendation is not to wait until the last minute, as the exchange tends to concentrate demand, pressure service schedules, and increase lines, especially when there are deadlines linked to biometrics and benefits.
The Three Required Documents and What Can Delay Issuance
The new RG is issued based on three mandatory documents. The citizen must present a birth or marriage certificate, either original or notarized copy, in addition to a regularized CPF that matches the data from the Federal Revenue. The third item is recent proof of residence, such as utility bills for water, electricity, or internet.
The absence of any of these items may prevent issuance on the service day. This makes document preparation a decisive point, because even with confirmed scheduling, the lack of a single requirement can result in service without completion and the need for a new appointment.
Physical and Digital Versions and the Warning Not to Wait Until the Last Minute
The new RG is offered in both physical and digital versions, both with legal validity. Although the final deadline for the definitive replacement of the old RG is 2032, the guidance is to anticipate issuance to avoid demand pressure in the future.
This recommendation is connected to the biometric schedule and the centrality of the CIN in identification processes. The closer to the mandatory deadlines, the higher the chance of lines, especially in regions with high volumes of requests and limited daily service capacity.
Social Benefits and Biometrics as a Fraud Filter
The new RG gains additional importance in accessing social programs, especially for those who still do not have registered biometrics. The guideline was presented as part of a modernization strategy and combating fraud, with integration into official databases.
Currently, about 84% of the 68 million beneficiaries already have biometrics registered in databases such as the Electoral Justice, CNH, or the CIN itself. For those who do not yet have registered fingerprints, identification can occur via facial biometrics, providing an alternative when no fingerprints are available. The focus is to reduce inconsistencies and reinforce identity validation in grants, renewals, and updates.
Official Schedule Until 2028 and What Changes at Each Stage
The government has defined a staggered schedule to make the new RG a mandatory part of the biometric ecosystem. On May 1, 2026, new beneficiaries without biometrics must issue the CIN. On January 1, 2027, all new grants and renewals will require biometrics.
The most stringent milestone occurs on January 1, 2028, when the CIN becomes the only accepted biometric base. This point concentrates the risk of a rush for service, because those outside the base may need to regularize data to maintain access to services and benefits that depend on biometric identification.
The new RG in the format of the National Identity Card is already normalized across the states at the beginning of 2026, with free issuance of the first copy, requiring a certificate, regularized CPF, and recent proof of residence, in addition to scheduling at state agencies like Poupatempo, Detran, or the Police. With the CPF as the unique national number, the CIN reinforces the fight against fraud and is central to biometric control, with turning dates in 2026, 2027, and 2028, while the final deadline for total replacement of the old RG remains until 2032.
Will you issue the new RG now with the three documents in hand, or do you intend to wait and risk facing lines when biometric deadlines become stricter?
Como pode se com o número do rg e do CPF os caras ainda tiram coisas em seu nome imagina só um registro.
Quem tem cnh presiza fazer?
Quero fazer o meu. Como proceder