Brazil’s Fee-Free Digital CNH Renewals Top 323,000 After Rollout

Overview

• Government data show 323,459 licenses renewed automatically since the January launch, with an estimated R$226 million saved by motorists.
• Eligibility requires a year without points or infractions plus enrollment in the National Positive Registry of Drivers (RNPC) via the CNH Brasil app.
• Senatran processes renewals at expiry by updating the national database, placing the refreshed digital CNH and a “Bom Condutor” badge in the app.
• The program excludes drivers 70 or older, those with medically shortened validity, and licenses expired more than 30 days, while drivers 50+ can use it once.
• Uptake is highest in São Paulo (86,770), followed by Minas Gerais (35,771) and Rio de Janeiro (29,343), and printed cards remain available by separate paid request.