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27/05/2013
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Service is available to anyone who has more than 16 years and voter registration.
Previously, taxpayers had to go to banks or post office and pay R $ 5.70.
The over 16 years and have voter can now make free registration in the Register of Individuals (CPF) over the internet. For the former system, the CPF should be asked in public banks, such as Bank of Brazil and Caixa Economica Federal agencies or Post Office, the cost R $ 5.70. These locations will continue offering the service at the same cost.
The document is required to make annual declarations of income tax (IR) to open installment plans, renew passport, borrow or make any kind of banking contract, and participate in public tender or withdraw lottery jackpots.
On Friday, however, the service showed instability.
See step by step to get the CPF internet:
1) On page Internal Revenue Service on the Internet, click "CPF" and then on "Registration CPF Internet" - or click here to go directly to the registration page.
2) Fill out the data sheet, including date of birth, sex, place of birth, mother's name, address and contact numbers. The form also asks for the number of the voter - so the document can only be taken from free internet for over 16 years, the minimum age for voting.
3) Click "Send". If the application is successful, will generate the number of CPF and proof. Write the number down or print the voucher, which can now be used - the IRS does not issue cards more CPF plastic. If there are problems in the data reported, the taxpayer will be asked to go to a unit contracted (BB, or Post Office Box).
Under 16 years
The under 16 and dependents can also take the CPF free. But it still needs to be done in the entities conveniadas (click here to see the list).
"They enter the Social Security number in your wallet or identity issue the Certificate of Registration in the CPF. This voucher contains the name, date of birth and social security number of the taxpayer and, since accompanied by an identification document, can be used to prove the CPF, "says the IRS.
Who can get CPF
According to the IRS, any person may request the CPF. There is no minimum age for enrollment (newborns, for example, can be registered); allowed enrollment of Brazilians or foreigners resident in Brazil or abroad. Each person may register only once.
The IRS notes that the social security number is unique and definitive. "If the number is forgotten, try to locate the number in any other document, check, contract," the agency added.
Source: G1 - News
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