e-CPF A3 with Token — 2 years | Online Issuance

A complete solution: e-CPF (Brazilian digital certificate for individuals) A3 with an ICP-Brasil (Brazilian Public Key Infrastructure) USB token included and valid for 2 years. The token is shipped via Correios (Brazilian postal service) at a flat shipping rate. The certificate is issued by video call once you receive the device. Maximum security, with the private key stored on the hardware. Ideal for anyone who needs extra protection or uses systems that require an A3 certificate.

Required documents (online issuance): CNH (Brazilian driver's license) issued after 2017 (mandatory). Your CNH is validated with Serpro (Brazilian federal data processing agency) during the video call.

What it is for

• Access to e-CAC (the Receita Federal (Brazilian Federal Revenue Service) Virtual Service Center)
• Filing the IRPF (Brazilian personal income tax return)
• Looking up and issuing tax compliance certificates
• Access to the Gov.br portal (Brazilian federal government services portal) at the Gold trust level
• Digital signing of contracts and documents with ICP-Brasil (Brazilian Public Key Infrastructure) legal validity
• Issuing electronic powers of attorney (Receita Federal e-Procuração)
• Access to Meu INSS (Brazilian Social Security Institute portal) for benefit inquiries, CNIS (Brazilian social security contribution record) statements and appointments
• Applying online for retirement and social security benefits
• Access to eSocial (Brazilian payroll and labor reporting system) as a household employer
• Filing under the Simples Nacional (Brazilian simplified tax regime for small businesses)
• Filing the DCTF (Federal Tax Debits and Credits Return)
• Access to FGTS Digital (Brazilian employee severance fund platform) for transactions and balance inquiries
• Looking up and settling debts with the Receita Federal
• Representing third parties before the Receita Federal through an electronic power of attorney
• Curatorship (legal guardianship): signing documents and representing persons under curatorship before public agencies and notary offices
• Reinstating an inactive or irregular company: signing the request on e-CAC without going 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, e-SAJ, PROJUDI and state portals)
• Access to the Caixa Econômica Federal (Brazilian federal savings bank) Conectividade Social system (FGTS)
• Electronic bids and reverse auctions (ComprasNet, BEC, PNCP, Brazilian public procurement portals)
• Participating in online auctions of real estate and other assets
• Access to the digital DETRAN portal (Brazilian state vehicle department) for transfers, licensing and fines
• Access to the state SEFAZ system (Brazilian state finance department) for inquiries and filings
• Signing real estate and vehicle financing contracts online
• Declaring assets and income in digital probate proceedings
• Requests to the Banco Central do Brasil (Central Bank of Brazil)
• Access to the Junta Comercial (Brazilian state commercial registry) system for corporate filings as a partner

Frequently asked questions

What is the e-CPF and what is it used for?

The e-CPF is the Individual Digital Certificate issued under the ICP-Brasil (Brazilian Public Key Infrastructure) standard. It works as a digital identity with full legal validity. You can use it 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 A1 and A3?

The A1 is stored as a file on your computer. It is convenient for everyday use, but you need a backup so you don't lose it. 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 I use the e-CPF to access the Receita Federal (Brazilian Federal Revenue Service) e-CAC?

Yes. The e-CPF is the main way to log in to e-CAC (the Virtual Taxpayer Service Center). With it you can access tax returns, IRPF (Brazilian personal income tax return) processing statements, tax compliance certificates, debt inquiries, installment plans and electronic powers of attorney. You also get every other service available to individual taxpayers.

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

Yes. A legally appointed curator can use their own e-CPF to sign documents, petitions and forms on behalf of the person under curatorship. This applies to public agencies (Receita Federal, INSS, banks), notary offices and financial institutions, as long as the curator presents the curatorship order registered with a notary office.

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

The partner or legal representative of a company whose CNPJ (Brazilian company taxpayer ID) is inactive or irregular can use their e-CPF to access the Receita Federal (Brazilian Federal Revenue Service) e-CAC. From there they can issue an electronic power of attorney for the CNPJ and electronically sign the request to reactivate the CNPJ, settle its debts or close it. No visit to a physical Receita Federal office is needed.

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 for digital signature authentication and for signing deeds, powers of attorney and contracts. These acts carry the same legal value as when done in person.

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

With online issuance, identity validation (facial biometrics and document check) is done by video call from home and takes only minutes. With in-person issuance, the holder visits an accredited service location for validation. In-person issuance may be required if online biometric validation is not possible.

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

Yes. The e-CPF is accepted in the main electronic case systems of the Brazilian judiciary: PJe (Electronic Judicial Process), e-SAJ, PROJUDI and state court portals. You can use it to file petitions electronically, look up cases and sign court documents.

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

Yes. Household employers and individuals use the e-CPF to access eSocial (Brazilian payroll and labor reporting system), submit events, report payroll and manage labor obligations. It is also used in FGTS Digital (Brazilian employee severance fund platform) for transactions and balance inquiries.

After purchase, how do I get my certificate issued?

Once your payment is confirmed, you will receive instructions by email. For online issuance, schedule your validation video call and the certificate is issued in minutes. For in-person issuance, visit the designated service location with an original photo ID.