Does the CIN replace my RG?

Yes, the CIN progressively replaces the old RG, though existing RG documents remain valid until 2032.

Is the ID number my CPF?

Yes, the CIN uses the CPF as the single national identification number.

🇧🇷 Brazil · National ID card

CIN

Carteira de Identidade Nacional (CIN)

The CIN is Brazil's new national identity card that adopts the CPF as the single unified identification number under Law 14.534/2023, replacing the old state-issued RG. It is available in physical and digital formats via the gov.br app and includes a QR code, a machine-readable zone, and biometric data. It is valid across Brazil and Mercosul.

What it does

Identity verification / KYCMobile credential (in person)Travel / border controlBiometric authentication

Country:🇧🇷 Brazil

Type:National ID card

Status:Live

Launched:2022

Issuer:Brazilian federal coordination (CEFIC), issued by state identification bodies

Who can get it:Brazilian citizens in all states and the Federal District

Format

Physical cardDigital version in the gov.br app

Identity attributes

CPF (single ID number)Full nameDate of birthPhotoFingerprint biometricsFacial biometrics

Authentication methods

QR code verificationMachine-readable zone (MRZ)Biometric verificationDigital credential in gov.br app

Common use cases

Civil identification documentAccess to public services and social programsTravel within MercosulRaising a gov.br account to gold level

Standards

CPF as unified identifier (Law 14.534/2023)ICAO-style machine-readable zoneICP-Brasil

Coverage

Issuance active across all 26 states and the Federal District; old RG valid until 2032 during transition

Interoperability

Regional (Mercosul)

Privacy and trust

Biometric and personal data are held in a national civil identification database governed by Brazil's LGPD.

Identity verification providers

Independent identity verification vendors that support documents like this for KYC and onboarding. Exact document coverage varies by provider and region, so confirm support before relying on it.

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Official source

https://www.gov.br/governodigital/pt-br/identidade/identificacao-do-cidadao-e-carteira-de-identidade-nacional

CIN: frequently asked questions

Does the CIN replace my RG?: Yes, the CIN progressively replaces the old RG, though existing RG documents remain valid until 2032.
Is the ID number my CPF?: Yes, the CIN uses the CPF as the single national identification number.

Educational reference, not official guidance. Confirm current details with the issuing authority. See Brazil data protection law · all Brazil schemes · identity verification vendors