Brazil's "Carteira de Identidade Nacional" (RG) is an official identity document for citizens, and is undoubtedly an indispensable part of life for every Brazilian citizen. Its role is not limited to identity identification, but also affects various activities in daily life, including opening a bank account and applying for work. This article will explore how Brazilian ID cards specifically affect citizens' lives and explain its necessity in various social activities.
Holding a valid national ID card is not only a sign of legal identity, but also a pass to multiple areas of society.
Brazil's ID card contains basic information such as the holder's name, kinship, place of birth, date of birth, etc., and is identified with a unique RG number. Starting from January 11, 2023, the CPF number will be used as the RG number on the new ID card. Although it is not legally mandatory for every citizen to have an ID card, carrying some form of identity is a legal requirement, so most Brazilian citizens will hold and carry an ID card.
Identity cards are one of the indispensable documents in opening a bank account in Brazil. Banks usually ask customers to show their ID card for identity verification. Identity cards are necessary documents for opening an account, applying for a credit card or applying for a loan. This is because banks need to ensure the legitimacy of their business and the true identity of their customers. In addition, the ID card may also involve subsequent financial transactions and economic activities, which directly affects the individual's position in the financial system.
In addition to financial needs, Brazil's ID cards also play a key role in the job hunting process. Most employers will require applicants to provide proof of identity before hiring new employees to check their identity and legal work eligibility. For certain specific industries, ID cards even become a prerequisite for job search. In addition, many companies conduct background checks during the recruitment process, including verification of their ID cards to ensure that all the applicant's information is true and reliable.
Having an ID card is not only a necessity for opening an account and job search, but also requires the presentation of identification documents in other areas of life, such as buying a house, signing legal documents, appearing in court to testify and entering certain public facilities. Although not bringing an ID card will not be directly subject to legal sanctions, if it is investigated by law enforcement agencies, the police have the right to bring unlicensed personnel to the police station for relevant inspections.
Identity cards are not only a symbol of identity, but also the basis for protecting individual legal status and rights.
With the advancement of technology, Brazil's ID card system has been constantly evolving. For example, under the February 23, 2022 Act, Brazil will launch new ID cards and require all 26 states and federal districts to issue new ID cards from November 6, 2023. This ID card will integrate more personal information, such as CPF numbers, making it a more comprehensive identification document. This move not only simplifies document management, but also improves document security.
In general, Brazilian ID cards play an important role in our daily lives, and are indispensable in opening a bank account or applying for a job. It is not only a symbol of personal identity, but also a guardrail to enter various social activities. With the development of society, the functions and forms of ID cards will continue to evolve, which makes us think about what changes and impacts will ID cards in the future bring to our lives?