e-CPF A3 — 2 years | In-Person Issuance

e-CPF A3 (Brazilian digital certificate for individuals) with identity validation carried out in person. Token not included: the holder must have a compatible cryptographic device. Valid for 2 years. Recommended for those who require greater security (private key stored on hardware) and prefer face-to-face validation, such as notary offices, lawyers and professionals who handle sensitive documentation.

Accepted documents (in-person issuance): any official photo ID with legal validity that has not expired: RG (Brazilian national ID card), CPF (Brazilian individual taxpayer ID), professional council ID card (OAB (Brazilian Bar Association), CRM (Regional Medical Council), CRC (Regional Accounting Council), etc.), Brazilian work booklet or passport. Service location: Rua da Glória, 108, Liberdade, São Paulo/SP.

What it is for

• Access to e-CAC (Receita Federal (Brazilian Federal Revenue Service) Virtual Service Center)
• Filing of the IRPF (Brazilian personal income tax) return
• Lookup and issuance of tax compliance certificates
• Access to the Gov.br (Brazilian federal government services portal) with Gold trust level
• Digital signing of contracts and documents with ICP-Brasil (Brazilian Public Key Infrastructure) legal validity
• Issuance of electronic powers of attorney (Receita Federal (Brazilian Federal Revenue Service) e-Procuração)
• Access to Meu INSS (Brazilian Social Security portal: benefit inquiries, CNIS (social security contribution record) statement, appointments)
• Online application for retirement and social security benefits
• Access to eSocial (Brazilian digital payroll and labor reporting system) as a household employer
• Simples Nacional (Brazilian simplified tax regime) filings
• Filing of DCTF (Brazilian Federal Tax Debits and Credits Return)
• Access to FGTS Digital (Brazilian Severance Indemnity Fund online platform: transactions, balance inquiries)
• Lookup and settlement of debts with the Receita Federal (Brazilian Federal Revenue Service)
• Representation of third parties before the Receita Federal (Brazilian Federal Revenue Service) via electronic power of attorney
• Legal guardianship: signing documents and representing wards before public agencies and notary offices
• Reinstatement of an inactive or unfit company: signing the request on e-CAC (Brazilian Federal Revenue Service online portal) without appearing in person
• Digital signature authentication at notary offices (replaces in-person signature authentication)
• Signing deeds, powers of attorney and contracts at digital notary offices
• Electronic filing in courts (PJe (Brazilian Electronic Judicial Process), e-SAJ, PROJUDI and state portals)
• Access to the Conectividade Social system of Caixa Econômica Federal (Brazilian federal savings bank) for FGTS (Brazilian Severance Indemnity Fund)
• Electronic bids and reverse auctions (ComprasNet, BEC, PNCP (Brazilian public procurement platforms))
• Participation in electronic auctions of real estate and other assets
• Access to the digital DETRAN (Brazilian state motor vehicle department) portal (transfers, vehicle registration, traffic fines)
• Access to the state SEFAZ (Brazilian state finance department) system (inquiries and filings)
• Online signing of real estate and vehicle financing contracts
• Declaration of assets and income in digital probate proceedings
• Requests to the Central Bank of Brazil
• Access to the Junta Comercial (Brazilian state commercial registry) system for corporate acts as a partner

Frequently asked questions

What is the e-CPF (Brazilian digital certificate for individuals) and what is it used for?

The e-CPF is the Digital Certificate for Individuals issued under the ICP-Brasil (Brazilian Public Key Infrastructure) standard. It works as a digital identity with full legal validity, allowing you to sign documents, access government systems, represent third parties and carry out dozens of electronic transactions with proven security and authenticity.

What is the difference between the e-CPF (Brazilian digital certificate for individuals) A1 and A3?

The A1 is stored as a file on your computer. It is convenient for everyday use but requires a backup so it isn't lost. The A3 is stored on a physical device (USB token or smart card), which provides greater security because the private key never leaves the device. Some banking systems, notary offices and courts require the A3.

Can the e-CPF be used to access the Receita Federal (Brazilian Federal Revenue Service) e-CAC?

Yes. The e-CPF (Brazilian digital certificate for individuals) is the main means of authentication on e-CAC (Virtual Taxpayer Service Center). With it you can access tax returns, the IRPF (Brazilian personal income tax) processing statement, tax compliance certificates, debt inquiries, installment plans, issuance of electronic powers of attorney and all services available to individual taxpayers.

Can the e-CPF be used in a legal guardianship situation?

Yes. A legally appointed guardian can use their own e-CPF (Brazilian digital certificate for individuals) to sign documents, petitions and forms on behalf of the ward with public agencies (Receita Federal (Brazilian Federal Revenue Service), INSS (Brazilian Social Security Institute), banks), notary offices and financial institutions, provided they present the guardianship order registered with a notary office.

How is the e-CPF used to reinstate an inactive or unfit company?

The partner or legal representative of a company with an inactive or unfit CNPJ (Brazilian company taxpayer ID) can use their e-CPF (Brazilian digital certificate for individuals) to access the Receita Federal (Brazilian Federal Revenue Service) e-CAC, issue an electronic power of attorney for the CNPJ and electronically sign the request for reactivation, debt regularization or closure of the CNPJ, without having to visit a physical Receita office.

Is the e-CPF legally valid at notary offices?

Yes. ICP-Brasil (Brazilian Public Key Infrastructure) certificates have full legal validity under Provisional Measure 2.200-2/2001. Digital notary offices accept the e-CPF (Brazilian digital certificate for individuals) for digital signature authentication, signing of deeds, powers of attorney and contracts, with the same legal value as an in-person act.

What is the difference between online and in-person issuance?

With online issuance, identity validation (facial and document biometrics) is done by video call without leaving home, and the process is completed in minutes. With in-person issuance, the holder goes to an accredited service location for validation. In-person issuance may be required when online biometric validation is not possible.

Can I use the e-CPF in electronic court proceedings?

Yes. The e-CPF (Brazilian digital certificate for individuals) is accepted by the main electronic case systems of the Brazilian judiciary: PJe (Electronic Judicial Process), e-SAJ, PROJUDI and state court portals, allowing electronic filing, case lookups and signing of court documents.

Does the e-CPF work with eSocial and FGTS Digital?

Yes. The e-CPF (Brazilian digital certificate for individuals) is used by household employers and individuals to access eSocial (Brazilian digital payroll and labor reporting system), submit events, report payroll and manage labor obligations. It is also used in FGTS Digital (Brazilian Severance Indemnity Fund online platform) for transactions and balance inquiries.

After purchase, how do I get my certificate issued?

After payment is confirmed, you will receive instructions by email. For the online option, simply schedule the validation video call and the certificate is issued in minutes. For the in-person option, go to the indicated service location with an original photo ID.