How to query the CPF

In order to receive the emergency aid that the federal government released during the pandemic, many people had to go after how to consult the CPF to find out if the document was in order with the Federal Revenue.

The CPF is an Individual Taxpayer Registration issued by the Federal Revenue Service, created to identify taxpayers, in addition to being used in consultation of pending financial issues with credit protection agencies.

Thus, every registered Brazilian, who has a bank account or who has already taken out any type of loan or financing has a CPF.

But, how to consult the CPF, being able to use it normally?

How to consult the CPF on the Federal Revenue website

On the website of the Federal Revenue, it is possible to consult the CPF for free,

To do so, follow the procedure below:

• Go to the IRS website.
• Click on the Proof of Registration Status part in the CPF
• In this case, you need to know the CPF number, and it is only for people who want to know how their registration status is;
• Then fill in the CPF and date of birth.

Ready! You will have access to your CPF information, knowing if it has any pending items or not.

How to query the CPF through the SPC application

In addition to the Federal Revenue website, you can consult the CPF through the SPC application - Credit Protection Service.

In it, in addition to knowing if the name is negative on any site, it is possible to obtain information about your CPF from the body.

To do this, simply download the application on a cell phone with an Android system, via Google Play, or iOS via the APP Store.

Then, for your security, you will be asked to confirm some data, where you will receive an activation code on your cell phone to guarantee access.

Why is consulting the CPF so important?

As mentioned above, having your CPF in order guarantees you several benefits, such as:

• Release of financing and loans;
• Participation in social programs;
• Find out if there is any pending financial issue that can be resolved, avoiding the negative name;
• Participation in a public tender;
• Obtain a work permit;
• Passport etc.

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How to get CPF

But, if you don't have the CPF yet, getting the document for the first time is quite easy.

Just go to Banco do Brasil, Caixa or Correios branches with:

• RG or birth certificate;
• Voter card for people between 18 and 69 years old;
• Document from parents or legal guardian in case of minors who need to get the CPF.