An extremely embarrassing situation that, unfortunately, is common for many Brazilian drivers, is being stopped at a police checkpoint and not having your CNH (National Driver's License) document in hand when requested.

So how about solving this problem using only your smartphone? This is what we are going to discuss in detail today.

Nowadays it is possible to access your National Driver's License completely digitally. You can download it through the Carteira Digital de Trânsito application, which you can access through your mobile device.

In this way, you will no longer need to carry your printed document with you every time, as the digital document is also validated throughout Brazil.

In addition, the application allows you to consult fines and also other features, making everything more practical, fast and simple for you.

Therefore, it is important to learn how the CNH Digital application works, what features it can offer and, above all, how to download it.

The conventional printed form of the Driver's License can be exchanged for its digital version.

It is released for qualified drivers who have a QR Code on the back of the document (this code is found on CNHs issued since 2017).

This QR Code is very important, as it is with which you will be able to scan and assign your document in the digital CNH app.

If the issue of your document does not have the QR Code, you must request a duplicate and, in this way, you will be ready to use it from your cell phone.

The app allows you to obtain your vehicle registration and also your history of movements carried out, such as:

If there is a vehicle recall (when a factory defect is identified by the automaker and needs to be repaired) you will also be notified by the application, providing confirmation of your vehicle exchange and preventing accidents from happening in the long term.

The CDT (Digital Traffic Card) application, developed by the Federal Government's Federal Data Processing Service, to allow qualified persons to have a digital version of their documents.

The app is available for Android and IOS operating systems, allowing you to share the information present in your National Driver's License.

Before proceeding with how to download the app, it is worth noting that it is only possible to access those who issued the National Driver's License after March 2017. 

Because it is these versions of the document that have a QR Code. If your CNH does not have it, it is necessary to request a duplicate of the document to gain access.

Before downloading the app, you must register on the Federal Government website. After registering, you will receive an activation number that must be used later.

After completing the registration on the website, download the CDT (Digital Traffic Card) application on your cell phone. The app is available for Android and iOS systems.

When you finish downloading the app, log in using the activation number you received and use your CPF as your password.

Once you complete the login, you will be able to create a four-digit password, this password will be requested every time you access the CDT.

If your CNH already has the QR Code, you can download the digital version using that number. Just activate it after downloading the app.

Then click on the button to add your CNH and select the way you want to complete your authentication.

That way, you can prove that you own the document through the facial recognition feature, for example.

And the best part is that you can access the app even without internet. Thus, avoiding headaches when accessing your document.

Yes, it is necessary. It is also necessary that your printed document has been issued from 2017 onwards so that it is possible to activate the CNH Digital app, as it was from that year onwards that the QR Code was included on the back of the document. 

Are there more people in your household who use the same vehicle, but the document is only found on a cell phone? Don't worry!

Within the application, there is the possibility to share your document with 5 more profiles. So, if someone else needs to use your vehicle, a copy of the document can also appear on your cell phone.

Yes, it is possible, however, you need to be careful, because if you come across an inspection and your smartphone is discharged, you could be at a loss. That said, it is also advisable to take the printed form of the document with you as a guarantee and always pay attention to your cell phone battery.

Negotiations and discounts on fines that usually only arrive at your address, and that are often not effective, due to delays and demand, you can now receive them via the app.

These offers now arrive faster within the app. Therefore, you have much more practicality in the possibilities of pending discounts.

If you do not have the financial conditions to request the issuance of your National Driver's License, for example, it is possible through a social program of the Federal Government, called "CNH Social". Being a program aimed at people with low income.

If this is the case, seek information through the Federal Government website.