See how to obtain or update your RG (Brazilian National Identity Card), CIN (National Identity Card), CPF (Brazilian Taxpayer Identification Number), CNH (Brazilian Driver's License), e-Título (digital voter registration card), and other documents online.
Table of Contents
- Gov.br (online procedure)
- National Identity Card – CIN (in-person procedure)
- National Migratory Registration Card – CRNM (in-person procedure)
- Individual Taxpayer Registry – CPF (online procedure)
- National Driver's License – CNH (in-person procedure)
- Digital Voter Registration Card – e-Title (online procedure)
- Passport (in-person procedure)
- National Health Card – My SUS Digital (in-person procedure)
- e-Notary
- Civil Registry (births, marriages and others) (in-person procedure)
- Digital Work Card – CTPS Digital (online procedure)
- PIS/PASEP/NIT (online and/or in-person procedure)
- Severance Pay Guarantee Fund – FGTS Digital (online procedure)
- eSocial Doméstico (online procedure)
- National Social Security Institute – My INSS (online procedure)
Cases such as name or surname changes, spelling corrections, changes in marital status, and gender reassignment require updates to the systems. Federal government...and the sheer number of documents that need updating can be confusing at first. Knowing this, the showmetech prepared a step-by-step guide on how to update the RG, CPF, Title, CNH and other essential documents, both online and in person, so that access to your civic rights is not affected.
To complement this guide, it's also worth checking out how... Create a free digital signature through gov.br.as the Use the Meu Gov.br app. It is like Use e-Notariado for online notary services..
Gov.br (online procedure)
O gov.br It is a portal that unifies all the digital channels of federal government agencies in one place, thus facilitating access for Brazilian citizens to the services and information offered by these institutions.
To create an account No. gov.br, a complete guide to federal government is available hereThe procedure must be done in website or through the official app for Android ou iOS.
Now to update For registration details, follow the steps below according to the platform chosen. Remember that it is not possible to change your name and CPF (Brazilian tax identification number) through this platform. gov.brsince the portal is merely a digital identity platform and service provider.
How to update gov.br (Desktop)
1 - Visit gov.br With your account logged in, click in the upper right corner and then go to Personal data;
2 - Edit Your email, phone number, or address.
How to update gov.br (Android and iOS)
Both versions of the app have the same interface. Just follow the step-by-step instructions as usual.
1 - Log in In the app, after accessing the home page, scroll to the bottom. Click em Data Personal;
2 – Scroll to the bottom again and click on Edit To change your phone number, email address, or physical address.
National Identity Card – CIN (in-person procedure)
A National Identity Card (CIN) It is the new identity card model that is gradually replacing the old RG (Brazilian national identity card) as the official identification document. CIN uses CPF It serves as a unique identification number and is valid throughout the national territory.
For those who will be issuing their first copy of CINThe process is free. However, in cases of information changes and inclusion of a preferred name, the fee for a duplicate copy depends on the rules of each state.
How to update the CIN
The person who wishes to issue the CIN you must select the state you reside in from the list of Identification Institutes and follow the instructions on the issuing agency's website.
The entire process is done in person at the chosen office. The applicant only needs to pay attention to the type of document they are requesting to ensure the appointment is scheduled correctly.
National Migratory Registration Card – CRNM (in-person procedure)
A National Migration Registration Card (CRNM) It is an identity document intended for foreigners residing in Brazil. It records the immigrant's biographical and biometric data and is mandatory for those who hold a temporary visa, residence permit, or have entered the country as refugees.
CRNM update/replacement
1 - Visit the page Replace National Migration Registration Card and choose the option that suits you best;
2 - Discover: If there is an issuance fee, please refer to the instructions on the following page;
3 - fill in Complete the entire application form and pay the fee issued (if any);
4 - Visit the page of Federal Police schedulingSelect the Migration service and follow the steps on the website.
Individual Taxpayer Registry – CPF (online procedure)
O Registration of Individuals (CPF) It is a number that stores your personal information and is used, especially, by IRS to identify taxpayers of Income TaxFurthermore, it is also widely used in various other areas of Brazilian civil life as a form of identification.
For those who intend to obtain a duplicate of National Identity Card with some change in the first and/or last name, it is indispensable that the update of CPF This must happen before the identity document is issued.
How to update CPF data
1 – Access the page My CPF from the Federal Revenue Service and click on Update CPF on the right side of the page, below the category Services;
2 – Expand the tab Steps to perform this service which is found on the third line of the section Update CPFInside the box SERVICE CHANNELS, Click Change registration data on your CPF (Brazilian Individual Taxpayer Registry). if your situation is regular, or Regularize CPF in cases of suspension;
3 - fill in Complete the CPF Registration Data Change form and enter your corrected name and/or gender, as well as other requested information.
Even without the Title of Elector To update, enter the document number as usual.
Please click Send and wait for the process to be completed. According to the federal government's own website, the request can be immediate or take up to 48 hours.
National Driver's License – CNH (in-person procedure)
A National Driver's License (CNH) It is the document that proves a person's aptitude in driving land vehicles, the most popular being cars or motorcycles.
How to update your driver's license
For data renewal or updating (duplicate document), the process is similar to scheduling an appointment. National Identity CardThe applicant must schedule an appointment online on the website. detran from the state where you reside and bring the required documents on the day.
You can search for the page of detran from your state here, and then search by scheduling or service categories.
Digital Voter Registration Card – e-Title (online procedure)
O Title of Elector It is the document that recognizes not only the right to vote of Brazilian citizens, but also the right to be voted for, thus allowing their participation in the country's electoral process.
It is necessary to have the National Identity Card Up-to-date and other supplementary documents are required to update the desired information. Remember that voters should pay attention to the dates to avoid them coinciding with pre-election periods when... electoral justice ends services via Net Title.
How to update your Voter Registration Card
1 - Visit o TSE website and click Electoral Self-Service;
2 – On the next page, click on Update personal information, address, or polling place. on the flap Voter;
3 – Select which data you want to update and click on Continue;
4 - type it Your voter registration number, CPF (Brazilian taxpayer ID), or name, in addition to your date of birth and the names of your father and/or mother;
4 - Annexes Required documents: a photo and a digital copy of an identification document (ID card, Work Permit, Professional License or Passport);
If you are updating your first name, last name, and/or gender identity, it is recommended that you attach the corrected birth certificate to validate the data change.
5. click in Send to finalize the process. Completing requests related to registration changes usually takes an average of five business days.
How to update your e-Title
For updating data in e-Titlesimply complete the process previously started on the website. TSEThe registration change does not happen immediately and requires a few more days or weeks until everything is completed. The photo saved on your digital voter registration card, however, cannot be changed online and requires the voter to go to the nearest electoral office to request a new photo.
Passport (in-person procedure)
A passport is an internationally recognized document that allows you entry into another country, and many countries require it as a form of identification. It contains records of your visas, authorizations, entries, and exits.
How to update your passport
1 - Visit the page Apply for a new passport the site Federal police and fill in your details in the tabs: Personal Data, Documents and Additional Data;
2 – In cases of name change, type it your previous name in the specified field and, below, select The reason for the change depends on your situation;
If your name change was not due to a change in marital status, even if it was done at a registry office, select "Change by Court Order". In other cases, choose "Change for Other Reasons".
3 - Save the protocol number and pay The passport issuance fee. Payment needs to be confirmed before the appointment can be scheduled.
4 - Access the scheduling page da Federal police Enter the protocol number and other required information. Choose a date and time, and then... attend to the Federal Police on the scheduled day.
National Health Card – My SUS Digital (in-person procedure)
O National Health CardThe SUS Card, popularly known as the SUS Card, is the document that identifies the user in the system. SUS and it allows the policyholder to access the country's extensive public health network and affiliated networks.
How to update your SUS Card
The user must bring an original photo ID, two current phone numbers, and proof of address when attending. Basic health Unit nearest.
For transgender individuals, it is necessary to bring the corrected Birth Certificate and request a change of legal name. If the sex on the birth certificate has been changed, this must also be informed to the attendant. For those who wish to include only their social name, simply request its inclusion.
e-Notary
O e-Notary It is a platform managed by Notarial College of Brazil which allows the user to perform notarial acts online, with the same legal validity as a physical notary office.
How to update e-Notary data
The platform does not have a personal registration system like the... gov.brThe digital certificate created, therefore, cannot be modified after its issuance, as documents signed via it are protected by the digital certificate. e-Notary They are linked to the certificate used at the time of signing.
To update your information, such as changing your name, you need to revoke/cancel the current certificate and issue a new one so that future actions can be performed with the updated data.
Civil Registry (births, marriages and others) (in-person procedure)
Civil registries These are documents issued by a notary public that attest to events in a person's life, such as birth, marriage, and death. Such records are essential for issuing identification documents to Brazilian citizens and ensuring they have access to their basic rights.
To request the correction of any of them, it is necessary to go in person to the registry office (where the certificates were first issued or to any other registry office in the country) and ask what documents are needed to make the desired change.
Digital Work Card – CTPS Digital (online procedure)
A Work Portfolio It is the necessary document for those working under the CLT (Consolidation of Labor Laws) regime. It records the worker's professional life and guarantees their labor and social security rights. Since 2019, the digital format of the work card has become standard for workers and is available for... Android e iOS.
How to update your Work Card
The correction of registration data — such as full name, mother's name, dates, and marital status — is automatically updated if the holder has requested corrections to their CPF (Brazilian taxpayer ID) through the website. IRSIf you haven't completed this process, simply look for the CPF section in the index of this article.
In cases of errors in social security registration, the correction must be made through the Meu INSS website and/or app.
PIS/PASEP/NIT (online and/or in-person procedure)
O PIS, PASSEP e NIT These are employment identification numbers that enable workers to access social security and welfare benefits.
Even after the update of CPFThere will still be discrepancies in the registration data due to incompatibility with the data from Revenue Federal with that of the banks. Therefore, the holder of any of these benefits must appear at CASHIER (PIS) and/or to Bank of Brazil (PASEP) bringing identity document, work permit, voter registration card, birth certificate and proof of residence.
For self-employed individuals who only have identification. NITThe correction must be made in the Meu INSS app, which we will detail further below.
Severance Pay Guarantee Fund – FGTS Digital (online procedure)
O FGTS It is a fund into which the employer deposits monthly amounts into an account linked to the employee. This resource is a right granted to the worker and serves as financial protection during times of instability. The application of FGTS is available for Android e iOS.
How to update your FGTS (Brazilian severance pay fund) information.
In addition to updating their CPF (Brazilian taxpayer ID) on the Federal Revenue Service website, the beneficiary must also visit a Federal Revenue Service agency. CEF Bring your work permit and identification documents (identity card, voter registration card, CPF [Brazilian tax identification number], and proof of residence) to request the correction in the systems.
eSocial Doméstico (online procedure)
O Domestic eSocial It is a platform that simplifies hiring and allows for the management of labor rights for domestic workers. The system was created so that employers can report new hires, calculate payroll, and inform employers of contractual changes, among other obligations.
How to update eSocial Doméstico
The system of Domestic eSocial It synchronizes the data directly from the Federal Revenue Service database. So, if you completed the CPF update step, just wait for the system to... eSocial Retrieve your corrected name.
National Social Security Institute – My INSS (online procedure)
O National Institute of Social Security (INSS) It is a federal agency responsible for granting and paying social security benefits to its contributors, functioning as a form of social protection for workers.
O INSS It has its own database, so you need to access the Meu INSS website or app and open a request to make the desired registration changes.
How to update your INSS data (Desktop and app)
Both the desktop version and the versions Android/iOS They share the same interface. Just follow the instructions below.
1 - Access the website My INSS and log in with your gov.br account;
2 - Click New Order;
3 - Click Update registration and/or benefits;
On the next screen, enter your address and phone number if you need to update them, or leave them unchanged if not. Click on Advance.
4 - fill in os Applicant dataPlease provide your mobile phone number, landline number, email address, and whether you wish to track the progress of the process.;
Answer the questions according to the changes to be made and provide any other additional personal information.
If you have corrected birth certificates, please attach them along with an identification document. Holder. Legal representatives and attorneys must submit the documents in the fields corresponding to their titles.
Please click advance to finalize the request.
5 – Pear Check your orderReturn to the homepage and click on Check Orders.
On the next page, you can check the status of your order and see all the details of your request. The process may take up to 45 days to be completed.
Today, legislation allows for more flexibility in changing first and last names. Keeping this information updated, along with other supplementary information, is essential for citizens to continue fulfilling their civic duty and claiming their rights.
So, did you find the processes accessible or complicated to follow? Share your experience in the comments.
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Sources: Civil House, Ministry of Labor and Employment, INSS e Services and Information from Brazil.
Text review done by Jaime Ninece in 10 / 05 / 2026
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