Life certificate
The INSS, through Ordinance No. 1.299, of May 12, 2021, decided to resume, from May 2021, the routine of blocking credits, suspension and cessation of benefits due to lack of proof of life (Proof of life of Life) to beneficiaries residing in Brazil or abroad.
To whom it applies
a. Retired individuals and pensioners of the INSS - National Institute of Social Security ("Instituto Nacional do Seguro Social");
b. Retired individuals, reservists and pensioners of Federal civil and military government agencies who need to present a declaration of attendance for the purposes of annual registration in the month of their birthdays;
c. Active civil servants, retired individuals and pensioners of State and Municipal government agencies, for the purposes of registration or social security census; and
d. All those that, for any reason, require proof of living.
Document characteristics
By means of the life certificate, the consular authority declares that the duly identified person was present at the Consulate on a certain date.
For those unable to come to the Consulate in person, the certificate may be replaced by the completed and signed "life certificate form" (see item "How to request" below).
For the purposes of submission to the INSS, the document shall be valid for 90 days.
Documentation required
Documentation |
Comments |
|
1 |
The form must be completed and signed. It must also include the applicant's CPF number. |
|
2 |
Original Brazilian ID document |
Passport or a valid identity card (RG) with recent photo can be accepted. |
3 |
Receipt of consular fee payment (Postal order) |
Please click here to check the fee value and how to pay it. Payment in person can be processed by debit card. |
How to request
The life certificate must be requested through the e-consular system. Click on the link on the side to find out how to apply. |
Please note: if you are unable to be present at the Consulate, proof of living can be obtained through one of the forms below: Select the appropriate option and read the specific instructions at the end of the document:
- Life certificate form (Formulário de atestado de vida) specific for the INSS, or
- Life certificate form (Formulário de atestado de vida) for retired individuals and pensioners of government agencies, or
- Life certificate form (Formulário de atestado de vida) for other purposes.
The form must be completed and signed before a British notary public, and subsequently legalised by the FCO – Foreign and Commonwealth Office. After this procedure, the document will be regarded valid in Brazil and must be sent directly to the competent body, according to the instructions given below.
Sending the certificate
The person concerned must send his/her own life certificate directly to the competent body. The INSS forwarding address is:
CGGPB - Coordenação Geral de Gerenciamento de Pagamento de Benefício
SAUS QD. 2 Bloco “O” 8º andar, sala 806
CEP: 70070-946
Brasília – DF