THE CNH, also known as National Driver's License, it is considered an indispensable document for many drivers.

This is because when driving a car or motorcycle, the driver can be stopped at some blitz or traffic operations and if he does not have the driver's license, he can be fined and even lose the vehicle.

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However, having a license can be considered expensive and almost inaccessible for many Brazilians, especially for needy families. Therefore, every year the DMV offers vacancies to have a free driver's license

Check out how to get one free driver's license by the project Social Driver's License and get a free driver's license, without having to spend anything!

THE Social Driver's License It is a social project approved by the Chamber of Deputies and the Traffic and Transport Commission which aims at the right to have a free driver's license those belonging to low-income families.

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Who can participate in the CNH Social project?

As we mentioned earlier, every year the DMV opens vacancies so that those who are part of low-income families can be entitled to a free driver's license, as long as they are part of a social program of the Federal government.

Therefore, those who are part of social programs may be entitled to participate in the Social Eligibility Program. This program has two modes:  Qualified Student and Qualified Citizen. These modalities are for students and adults who still do not have a license who may be entitled to have their free driver's license.

In addition, members of low-income families who are part of social programs such as the Secretary of Social Development (Headquarters) and Secretary of Justice and Citizenship (Sejus).

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And also citizens who have already registered with the Single Registry (CadÚnico), essential registration for those who want to participate in government programs.

But it is worth remembering that one of the main requirements that guarantee a vacancy to have a free driver's license, is to have a maximum income of two minimum wages. Check below who can participate in the Social Driver's License:

  • People who are unemployed 
  • Families receiving some form of government assistance 
  • Public network students 
  • People with special needs 
  • small farmers

How to register and get a free CNH?

To register for the project Social Driver's License and have the right to take a CNH for free, it is necessary to wait for the opening of the DMV of your municipality. And for those who already participate in the Qualified Citizen Project, be at least 18 to 25 years old. 

In the portal of DMV in your region, you can register in the tab called “CNH Social Enrollment”. After that, just fill in your personal data and wait to find out if you will be on the classified list to participate. 

If you are approved, just access the portal of the DMV and check the status of your application, then follow all the directions to get your free driver's license.