Manaus Notaries Begin Issuing New National Identity Cards
Beginning Monday, May 13th, notaries in Manaus, Amazonas, will start issuing the new National Identity Card (CIN) as part of an unprecedented pilot project in the state. This initiative aims to expand service locations and alleviate demand at official state issuance posts. Initially, 12 notary offices in the capital will offer this service. Unlike the free issuance provided by the Amazonas government at official locations, the notary service will incur a fee, ranging from R$ 165 for the paper version to R$ 307 for the polycarbonate card, depending on the chosen model. The government plans to extend this service to other notary offices in Manaus and municipalities across the state after the initial phase. To facilitate this, notary staff underwent training provided by the General Corregedoria of Justice of Amazonas in partnership with the State Association of Notaries and Registrars. Required documents for the CIN include an updated birth or marriage certificate, proof of residence, CPF, and previous identification documents if available. The Instituto de Identificação Aderson Conceição de Melo remains responsible for security and information verification, while notaries will collect biometrics and documents for federal validation before issuing the CIN.
This initiative represents a public-private partnership model for delivering essential government identification services. By leveraging existing notary infrastructure, the state of Amazonas aims to increase accessibility and potentially expedite the issuance of the new CIN. However, the introduction of fees for services previously offered for free raises questions about equitable access, particularly for lower-income populations. The success of this pilot will likely depend on balancing the efficiency gains and expanded reach against the financial burden on citizens and ensuring consistent service quality across both public and private channels. Future iterations should consider tiered pricing or subsidies to maintain inclusivity.
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