CRLV 2026: check out how to issue it and when it will be charged

The Vehicle Registration and Licensing Certificate (CRLV) is the indispensable document that certifies that a vehicle is in legal condition to circulate on public roads. Since 2021, the model has been exclusively digital (CRLV-e), but its importance and the requirements to obtain it remain strict.

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Is the CRLV 2026 already mandatory?

There is no single date for all of Brazil. The mandatory CRLV 2026 follows the licensing calendar defined by the DMV of each state, usually organized according to the final number of the vehicle’s license plate.

Generally, state calendars allow the driver to circulate with the CRLV of the previous year (2025) in the first months of the year, as long as the deadline established by the local DMV for his license plate group has not yet expired.

• Attention: It is essential to consult the official schedule of your State so as not to miss the deadline.

What is needed to release the document?

A common mistake among drivers is to believe that the payment of the IPVA, in isolation, guarantees the renewal of the document. In fact, the CRLV 2026 is only issued after the full discharge of:

• IPVA 2026: Full or overdue installments, according to the state rule.
• Annual Licensing Fee: Fixed amount established by the DMV.
• Traffic Fines: All infractions that are already due must be paid.
• Other debts: Any financial or administrative issues recorded in the vehicle’s medical record.

The system only releases the document when there is no more pending. Bank clearing and release into the system usually occur between 24 and 72 hours after payment.

How to issue the CRLV 2026

Once the debts have been settled, the owner can access the document through three official channels:

• Through the “CNH do Brasil” Application (former CDT): Just log in with the gov.br account, access the “Vehicles” tab and download the document.
• Through the Senatran Services Portal: Access the official portal of the Federal Government and use the “My Vehicles” option to download the PDF.
• Through the DMV Website: Enter the license plate and Renavam on the DMV portal where the vehicle is registered to download.

Can the document be printed?

Although the native format is digital, the driver can print the CRLV on plain paper (white, A4 format). The printed version has the same legal value as the digital one, as long as the QR Code is legible for inspection. This is recommended for long trips or to avoid unforeseen events with the cell phone battery.

Walking with an expired CRLV gives a fine

Driving with the vehicle without the license up to date is considered a very serious infraction by the Brazilian Traffic Code (CTB). If the driver is caught in an inspection, the consequences are:

• Fine: In the amount of R$ 293.47.
• Score: Addition of 7 points to the CNH.
• Administrative Measure: Removal of the vehicle to the yard until regularization is proven in the system.

And there is no point in wanting to pay the debts at the time of the approach. The infraction is characterized by the irregularity of the vehicle at the time of inspection.

Scam alert

With the digitization of processes, criminals have been sending fake messages via WhatsApp and SMS with external links to pay bills. Stay tuned:

• Traffic agencies do not send charges through messaging apps.
• Use only the official websites of the DMV, the “CNH do Brasil” application or authorized banking channels to generate payment guides.
• Keeping licensing up to date ensures not only compliance with the law, but also legal certainty in cases of property transfers or interstate travel.