# Bahia free driver's license program

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bahia-free-drivers-license-program
> Updated: 2026-09-07T19:33:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Bahia State Transit Department (Detran-BA) is launching the ‘CNH da Gente’ program, which provides 20,000 free driver's licenses for residents of Bahia. The program covers categories A and B, including costs for registration, exams, theoretical courses, and practical lessons.

Applications are accepted exclusively online from October 1 to October 15, 2026. To be eligible, applicants must be over 18, literate, and registered in the Federal Government's Single Registry for Social Programs (CadÚnico) with records updated by May 8, 2026. The benefit is restricted to first-time drivers.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-07: Detran-BA offers 20,000 free driver's licenses in Bahia

Detran-BA is offering 20,000 free driver's licenses in Bahia through the ‘CNH da Gente’ program. Online applications run from October 1 to 15, 2026, for eligible CadÚnico registrants.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/detran-ba-offers-20000-free-drivers-licenses-in-bahia

### 2026-08-14: Detran|ES opens enrollment for 3,000 CNH Social candidates

Detran|ES has opened enrollment for 3,000 selected candidates in the 2026 CNH Social program, offering free driver's licenses through September 2, 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/detranes-opens-enrollment-for-3000-cnh-social-candidates

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Cite as: Bahia free driver's license program. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bahia-free-drivers-license-program