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Direct consultation through the Federal Revenue Service system
Have you ever tried to finance a car or open a bank account and heard "your CPF [Brazilian taxpayer ID] needs to be in good standing"? That's right: that 11-digit number has a huge impact on our financial lives.
The good news is that today, you can find out your registration status without having to face crowded counters or type endless captchas.
With the Federal Revenue Service app or website, checking your information has become a task that takes just a few taps—and it's free. Below, we show you the step-by-step process to check your data, outstanding issues, and even issue a tax clearance certificate directly from your cell phone or computer.
✅ How to check your CPF (Brazilian taxpayer ID) status with the Federal Revenue Service using your cell phone?
First, download the official Federal Revenue Service app (Android | iOS). It appears as “CPF Digital” or “Receita Federal” in the app store. From there:
- Log in with your gov.br account. If you don't already have one, create one on the spot using your CPF number, email, or facial biometrics.
- Tap on CPF Card. There you will see your full name, date of birth, and status (regular, pending regularization, suspended, canceled, or null).
- Explore the additional tabs. In “Certificates”, issue a tax clearance certificate; in “Refunds”, track your income tax return; in “Notifications”, enable alerts for activity on your CPF (Brazilian taxpayer ID).
- Favorites — click the star icon to save the queries you use frequently so you don't waste time on your next visit.
Extra tip : in the app you can bypass the website's captchas and still receive push notifications when there are changes to your registration status.
✅ How to see all the pending issues of my CPF?
Prefer the large screen of a laptop? The website has that solution too:
- Go to gov.br/receitafederal and click on My CPF.
- Log in with the same gov.br account (silver or gold level guarantees access to all services).
- Open the Tax Status option. The system lists any outstanding debts, overdue tax returns, and any omissions in the Individual Income Tax Return (DIRPF).
- Issue documents. On the same page, generate the Certificate of No Debts (CND) or the Positive Certificate with Negative Effects — useful for competitions, financing, and bidding processes.
- Download the full report. The PDF details each outstanding item with code, period, and amount, as well as instructions on how to resolve it.
Everything is stored in the e-CAC system; if you need to open a digital process, simply attach the supporting documents to the same portal.
✅ How do I know if I owe money to the Internal Revenue Service?
In the app or on the website, look for the Certificates and Tax Status menu. In seconds you'll find out:
- Federal tax debts (personal income tax, rural property tax, social security contributions, fines).
- Pending tax returns — Income Tax Return not filed, tax audit, discrepancy in tax payment slips.
- Ongoing proceedings — infraction notices, defenses, and appeals.
If anything appears in red, the system displays the updated amount, due date, and the DARF payment slip. Resolved? Come back in 24 hours and the certificate will be clear.
Maintaining a valid CPF (Brazilian taxpayer ID) avoids surprises such as blocked tax refunds, inability to obtain a passport, or denied bank credit.
✅ Tips to avoid having debts on your CPF (Brazilian tax identification number)
First and foremost, file your income tax return on time. Use the official program or the "My Income Tax" app and submit it by the end of May.
- Pay your taxes on time. Property tax (IPTU), vehicle tax (IPVA), social security contributions, and capital gains tax (DARF) also count.
- Update your registration information. Changed your address or marital status? Report it in the app itself or at any post office.
- Use automatic debit or scheduled PIX payments. That way you won't forget the due date.
- Keep digital receipts. Save them to the cloud or a notes app to present if you are audited by the tax authorities.
Simple financial organization habits can save you from interest, 20% penalties, and headaches caused by irregular credit registrations!
