What is CPF? Do I need one?

The CPF (Individual Taxpayer Registry) is a Brazilian document that every person living in Brazil needs to have. It's purpose is identifying taxpayers at the Federal Internal Revenue Department and it's a document required for several legal procedures - including renting a house - so it’s extremely important for any foreigner living in Brazil to make one as soon as possible. To make it easier for you, we made a step by step guide, with all the information you need.

1 - You will need to go to one of the places that offers CPF services:

• Banco do Brasil

• Caixa Econômica Federal

• Correios (Mailing places)

2 - Documents you’ll need to request your CPF application:

• Passport

• Proof of residence in Brazil (energy or water bill, for example)

• Declaration from the person you’re living with to prove you are living with them. It needs to be notorized at a Registry Office (Cartório).

PS: If the person who you’re living with, or renting the place of have the time to go with you, then they just need to have an identification document and a proof of residence on their name. In this case, the written declaration is not necessary.

PPS: This might not be requested, depending on the agency.

3 - After filling it, you will have to pay a fee of R$5,70.

4 - With the payment receipt and your passport, go to Receita Federal to get the document. The service at Receita Federal works by a numbered system with queue tickets, where they distribute limited tickets for the people who are going to get the service on that day. To get a note, you have to go there early in the morning, preferably before 8:30 a.m.

5 - When they call your number, show them the payment receipt and your passport, and they’ll print the CPF for you.

If you have any question, contact us on homefornowcuritiba@gmail.com. We will be glad to help you.

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