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CRLV Digital: how to download for free

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CRLV Digital is an option for the printed document and aims to offer more convenience to vehicle owners. It can be accessed for free and has the same validity as the physical CRLV. Both individuals and companies can obtain the digital version, as long as they meet the prerequisites and have a device with internet access. For more details about the service, how it works and instructions for issuing the document, follow our post until the end.

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The CRLV Digital is an electronic version of the Vehicle Registration and Licensing Certificate (CRLV) that contains the same information as the printed document and has the same legal validity. It is issued annually by the Traffic Department (Detran) of each state and needs to be renewed according to the annual calendar.

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If not renewed, fines may apply. Anyone who owns a vehicle in their name can obtain the CRLV Digital, as long as the licensing for the current year is paid off. The digital version has been available throughout Brazil since July 2020. To download the CRLV Digital, a device with internet is required and the procedure is different for individuals and legal entities. Instructions are available in our post.

Who can access the digital version of the CRLV

Anyone who has a vehicle in their name can count on the CRLV Digital, so that this digitized version of the document can be easily accessed by individuals or legal entities.

The main rule to be able to obtain the CRLV is that vehicle owners have paid off the licensing for the current year, which, as mentioned, is issued individually by the Detran of each state.

It is also worth mentioning that the digital version of the CRLV is already a reality throughout Brazil, since since July 2020 all 27 Detrans in the country already allow drivers to consult and download the document with the help of the internet.

Learn how to download CRLV Digital

First of all, for download CRLV Digital, you must have a device with internet access. It is also worth mentioning that the procedure is different for individuals and legal entities, as shown in the instructions:

Physical person

  • Access Google Play or the Apple Store through your device and search for the Carteira Digital de Trânsito (CDT) application;
  • When you find the platform, tap on it and then click on the install button;
  • Once the app is installed, just open it and select “Entrar com Gov.br” and register;
  • When you are able to access the application’s home screen, tap on the “Vehicles” option;
  • Right after that, go to “Tap here to add a CRLV”;
  • Carefully type the number of the National Register of Motor Vehicles (Renavam) referring to your car;
  • Enter the security code printed on the Vehicle Registration Certificate (CRV);
  • Soon thereafter, the CRLV Digital will be available for download and consultation through the CDT application.

Legal person

  • Access the Detran Services Portal;
  • Click on the button “Log in with Gov.br” and then select “Digital Certificate”;
  • Right on the home screen of the portal, go to “My Vehicles”;
  • Then all vehicles registered in the name of the legal entity will be displayed;
  • Click on the vehicle of interest and then download the CRLV Digital in “p7s” or “pdf” formats;
  • After downloading, you can choose to print CRLV Digital on an A4 sheet.