Minas Gerais Announces 2026 Vehicle Licensing Renewal Schedule
The government of Minas Gerais has released the 2026 schedule for renewing the Vehicle Registration and Licensing Certificate (CRLV). This annual renewal is mandatory and its deadline depends on the vehicle's license plate number. The CRLV serves as proof that a vehicle is legally permitted to operate on public roads and can be presented in either digital or printed format. Failure to maintain up-to-date licensing constitutes a very serious traffic offense.
The official dates for renewal were published in the State Official Gazette on Saturday, November 4th. Vehicles with license plates ending in 1, 2, and 3 must be renewed by August 31st. Those ending in 4, 5, and 6 have until September 30th. Finally, vehicles with plates ending in 7, 8, 9, and 0 must be renewed by October 31st. Driving without a current license results in a fine of R$ 293.47, seven points added to the driver's license, and potential vehicle impoundment.
The digital CRLV can be accessed through the Carteira Digital de Trânsito (CDT) app, the MG App, the National Transit Secretariat (Senatran) portal, or the CET-MG website. To obtain the CRLV, vehicle owners must settle all outstanding debts associated with the car, including IPVA, the Annual Vehicle Licensing Renewal Fee (TRLAV), traffic fines, and any registration discrepancies. Drivers can check their vehicle's status and outstanding issues on the CET-MG website, where they can also generate payment slips for any pending obligations.
The Minas Gerais government's proactive announcement of the 2026 vehicle licensing schedule aims to ensure regulatory compliance and potentially reduce administrative burdens by spreading renewals across several months. This structured approach, tied to license plate endings, is a common strategy to manage high volumes of transactions. The clear penalties for non-compliance underscore the importance of vehicle registration for public safety and revenue collection. Looking ahead, the increasing digitization of such documents, as exemplified by the CRLV-e, aligns with broader trends towards digital governance and improved accessibility for citizens, while also presenting opportunities for data-driven insights into vehicle usage and compliance patterns.
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