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Brazil: Contran extends CNH validity and license applications surge
The National Traffic Council (Contran) has authorized an extension for Brazilian drivers with licenses (CNH) or Moped Driving Authorizations (ACC) that expire between June 5, 2026, and December 8, 2026. These documents will remain valid until December 9, 2026, to facilitate the transition to new national traffic laws. The extension is applied automatically through the system, requiring no additional action from drivers. Once the extension period ends, drivers have 30 days to regularize their documentation.
Despite these administrative changes, the new legislation maintains requirements for physical, mental, and psychological examinations. The law also introduces automatic renewal for drivers registered in the National Positive Driver Registry (RNPC).
Concurrently, Brazil has seen a significant surge in driver's license applications following recent regulatory changes. Between January and August 2026, 7.3 million people applied for their first CNH, a 216% increase compared to the previous year. This surge is attributed to a reduction in costs—estimated at up to 80%—and decreased bureaucracy, including digital theoretical classes and reduced practical training requirements.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Reduced bureaucracy led 7.3 million Brazilians to begin the licensing process in 2026. www.nsctotal.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The extension also applies to Moped Driving Authorizations (ACC) expiring within the same period. www.mixvale.com.br · ndmais.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Contran authorized drivers with CNHs expiring between June 5, 2026, and December 8, 2026, to drive with expired documents until December 9, 2026. www.mixvale.com.br · ndmais.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Demand for first-time driver's licenses in Brazil increased by 216% between January and August 2026. www.nsctotal.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] New legislation maintains the requirement for physical, mental, and psychological examinations. www.mixvale.com.br · ndmais.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Drivers have 30 days to regularize their documents after the extension ends on December 9, 2026. www.mixvale.com.br · ndmais.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The extension is intended to accommodate transition periods for new national traffic legislation. www.mixvale.com.br · ndmais.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The extension is validated automatically by the Contran system without requiring additional requests from drivers. www.mixvale.com.br