Getting the famous National Driver's License at the age of 18 is a dream of every Brazilian, however, for many this is a distant reality.
Currently, the average to get a CNH category B, which is driving a car, is R$ 1,500 to R$ 2,600 depending on the state and region.
For many, these values are high and make it impossible to participate in the process, however, as a solution, the Detran in partnership with several state governments make possible a modality called CNH Social, where the low-income user can obtain the license at no cost.
Who is entitled to CNH Social?
The project was created in 2014 and is still in effect, as it is a state program, requirements may change from state to state, but in general it has the following basis:
- Be over 18 years old.
- Receive up to 2 minimum wages. (proven)
- Be Students from the public school system.
Also eligible to participate are people who:
- People with special needs.
- Ex-convicts.
- Farmers.
- Persons unemployed for more than 1 year.
- People who don't have any kind of signed portfolio record.
- People who are beneficiaries of Bolsa Família.
Where to get and what documents are needed?
Currently, due to the delicate moment we are living, the whole process is done online, to apply for CNH Social, just enter your state's DMV website and search for CNH Social.
The documents required to complete the first form are:
- CPF
- RG
- Work Card (if any)
- Proof of address.
- Birth certificate of children and dependents, if they do not have RG.
- School record, to prove where you studied.
How does it work after being approved?
After the entire procedure for sending documents and approval, the chosen user will be directed to a CFC, Driver Training Center, the famous Driving School, which will carry out all the procedures.
Starting with a medical and psychotechnical exam, up to theoretical and practical classes, this process can vary based on the city where the user registers, each Detran has a deadline.
The important thing is to be aware, each state has a way of contemplating, in Maranhão for example, the free CNH is for students who had good grades in the ENEM, in the state of Ceará, everything is done directly through the official website of the Detran.
For residents of Goiás, Espírito Santo, Bahia, Amazonas, Minas Gerais, Paraíba and Sergipe, registration is available at certain times of the year, and it's good to stay tuned.
Did you like the tip? If in doubt, ask your state's Detran, there you should find the most up-to-date information.
