CPF
Starting on January 2024, the CPF will become mandatory for Brazilian citizens to obtain consular services, including requesting certificates and renewing passports.
In addition, Brazilians or foreigners of any age who own or wish to own, in Brazil, assets and rights subject to public registration, such as real estate, vehicles, vessels, aircraft, corporate interests or bank accounts must have a CPF registration.
The CPF registration number is assigned only once (it is unique and definitive), with no possibility of second registration. Anyone who has forgotten their CPF number must request it in Brazil, from the Federal Revenue Service. Further clarifications can be obtained by email: cpf.residente.exterior@rfb.gov.br.
Instructions for Brazilian citizens who wish to request the CPF registration are available here.
CPF registration request for foreign citizens
Foreign citizens who are not in Brazil can only request the CPF registration at Brazilian consular offices abroad, via in person appointment.
To request this service from the Consulate General of Brazil in Washington, gather the necessary documentation:
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The form must be filled out online on the Federal Revenue website. Foreign citizens must leave the "Voter ID" field blank. After clicking "send", a protocol number will be generated. Follow the instructions on the website and print the form. |
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2. Original and copy of an identification document |
Valid passport. A birth certificate may be presented, additionally, so that parentage appears in the registry. |
How to present your request
In person, via appointment only. The service request must be made through the e-consular system.
Processing time
CPF registrations presented in person to the Consulate General are processed on the same day.
If you have any questions, write to: atos.cgwashington@itamaraty.gov.br.
Regularization, modification or cancellation of CPF
Services of regularization, modification or cancellation of CPF for residents abroad must be requested directly to the Federal Revenue of Brazil via e-mail: cpf.residente.exterior@rfb.gov.br. The Consulate General only processes new CPF applications.
To check the status of your CPF, visit the Federal Revenue website.
For more information on CPF, visit the Federal Revenue website.
Note: the request to regularize the CPF of foreigners and Brazilians residing abroad when they are in Brazil must be made directly at a Federal Revenue service unit. The same applies to canceling the CPF of deceased people.