Revision, regularization or cancellation

What it is

Consulates can forward requests for regularization, revision of data or cancellation of the CPF submitted by Brazilian or foreign citizens to the Federal Revenue Service in Brazil, so that the request can be processed.

How to apply

The CPF must be applied for online, on the Receita Federal website. After filling in the form, a service protocol will be generated, which can be completed in one of the following ways:

1. Sending the required documents directly to the Receita Federal e-mail cpf.residente.exterior@rfb.gov.br, without having to go to the Consulate (only for Brazilian citizens); or
2. Going to the Consulate to present the documents. In this case, the appointment must be made through the e-Consular system before attending. Check out the system tutorial here.

Documents required

If Brazilian

If foreigner

Consular fee

The service is free of charge.

Applications by post

The interested party can send the documents listed above and the signed Form for cancellation, regularization and change of CPF registration data by post.

The documents will be returned by collect Takkyubin (着払い伝票).

⚠️ The Consulate is not responsible for any loss or delay of correspondence.

⚠️ Applications sent by post by third parties, brokers or registered agencies will not be accepted.

Requests in Brazil

Requests for regularization, revision of data or cancellation of the CPF can be made through a proxy, who must go to the Receita Federal offices, and to the Banco do Brasil and Caixa Econômica Federal branches in Brazil. Click here for information on how to request powers of attorney.

⚠️ If you have forgotten your CPF number, you can request it in Brazil at a Receita Federal office. The request can also be made by a representative in Brazil, by power of attorney.

Processing time

The timeframe given by the Receita Federal is at least 90 days. The progress of the request can be followed on the Receita Federal website.