Understand the new deadline for issuing a new driver's license.

Understand the changes to the CNH and how this transition will occur between the old and new versions of the document.
As of June 1st, the new version of the National Driving License (CNH) is valid in all regions of the country. In general, the changes made aimed at modernization and greater security against possible fraud.

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In any case, the news raised some doubts among drivers, especially when it will be necessary to exchange the old driver's license for the new version. There is no reason to worry about this, as the federal government had already informed that the change will occur gradually, which means that the old document will not lose its validity and will continue to be valid.

After all, how mandatory will it be to issue a new driver's license?

The deadline for issuing a new CNH depends on the validity of the old document, that is, when the driver's license expires and the driver needs to renew it, he already has the updated version. In short, exchange is mandatory in the following situations:

  • When the driver renews his driver's license;
  • When a citizen obtains a driver's license;
  • When exchanging the provisional driver's license for the permanent one;
  • If necessary, the 2nd document;
  • If necessary, add another category;
  • In the case of driver rehabilitation;
  • If the driver wishes to exchange the national driver's license for a foreign driver's license;
  • In cases where there is an irregularity in the document, it must be corrected.

Main changes to the document

In summary, the new version of the document has a new template, improved security measures, and a new template. Review the important changes observed for the CNH below.

  • Physical document in predominantly green and yellow colors;
    Hologram at the bottom of the document;
    Information visible only under ultraviolet light is
  • Mandatory presence of the QR code to validate the Digital CNH on the cell phone;
    Identification for the card: the letter P appears if provisional (temporary), the letter D if it is permanent.

Pay attention to the driver's license renewal deadline

Remembering that the new CNH renewal terms are already in force. The validity present in the document must be respected, however, the following deadlines apply to the driver after the update:

Driver age Driver's license validity period
Up to 49 years old10 years
Between 50 and 69 years old5 years
Over 70 years old3 years

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