The General Registry (RG) is a document identification card for every Brazilian citizen. The National Driver's License (driver's license) is mandatory for all those who want to drive vehicles. Both have recently undergone a reformulation for greater safety and practicality. So, find out now how to get the new RG and the new CNH.
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The new RG is being gradually updated in each Brazilian state, having started its modification process on March 1, 2022. The states were given a period of up to 1 year to adapt their bodies to the new issue.
With this, in addition to the standard RG information, such as photo, place of birth and full name, the document will have novelties that will guarantee a concentration of information only in the RG, avoiding the excess of paperwork and numbers for to decorate. Here are some examples of news:
In addition, another novelty is that the issuance of the new RG will be completely free. The traditional RG number will also disappear, leaving only the CPF number. Another advantage is that the document will become more resistant, not requiring constant changes.
To request the new RG, it is necessary to pay attention to the bodies of your municipality to find out if the document is already in force for issuance.
Unlike the RG, the new CNH is already being issued to all drivers who are receiving their first copy, or those who will renew the document or issue a 2nd copy.
Responsibility for issuing is still the responsibility of the Detran of each state, and the cost is similar to the current value. Below are some highlights of this update:
