Single Registry – First step to obtaining government benefits

THE Single Registry, popularly known as CadÚnico, is a fundamental mechanism of the Brazilian government that aims to identify and assist families in situations of poverty and extreme poverty.

CadÚnico is the access portal for various social benefits and plays a crucial role in promoting social justice and reducing inequalities in the country.

Basically, to access programs like Family Allowance, Gas Aid and many others, you need this registration. So keep reading and see how to do it!

What is the Single Registry?

THE Single Registry is a tool used by the Federal Government to collect information about low-income families and/or situation of social vulnerability.

In other words, it is a database that gathers detailed information about family composition, income, education, housing and other information necessary for benefit assessment.

In this way, the government will have access to the reality of these families and implement public policies so that applicants are served according to their specific needs.

Functioning and Purpose

Registrations with CadÚnico are carried out by municipal governments in collaboration with Caixa Econômica Federal.

Families seeking benefits such as Bolsa Família or the Continuous Benefit Payment (BPC) must initially be registered in the Single Registry.

After registration, the information provided is analyzed to ensure its veracity.

The main objective of the CadÚnico is to serve as an instrument of social inclusion.

It allows families in vulnerable situations to have access to programs that seek to improve their living conditions.

Additionally, by collecting and monitoring this data, the government can identify areas and groups that need greater attention and resources.

Who can register in the Single Registry?

As this is a registry that aims to help people who live in a situation of social vulnerability and need some specific assistance from the Government, it is important to meet some required criteria.

Check out what is necessary to register with the Single Registry and be able to request your benefits:

• The family must have an income of up to half the minimum wage or a total income of up to three minimum wages;
• Families with members who are beneficiaries of BPC – Continuous Benefit Payment;
• Families in situations of social vulnerability who do not have an employment relationship and are unable to work, among others.

How to register with CadÚnico?

You can do the Single Registry directly at a CRAS – Social Assistance Reference Center in your city.

Remembering that you can also download the CadÚnico application and pre-register, this way you will have access to information about the benefits and you will also be able to make the necessary updates.

After registering, you will need to have an interview with a Social Worker, but don't worry: the entire family does not need to be present, only the person who will be responsible for the benefit.

Therefore, it is important that the applicant attends the interview with the following documents:

• ID;
• CPF;
• Voter Registration Card;
• Birth certificate of children (if you have children);
• Marriage certificate (if married);
• Proof of residence.

Some documents may also be required or may even make registration easier, such as:

• Work permit;
• Proof of school enrollment for children and young people up to 17 years of age, among others.

Conclusion

THE Single Registry It is a fundamental tool in the fight against inequality and in promoting social inclusion in Brazil.

By collecting data on low-income families and those in situations of social vulnerability, CadÚnico allows the government to map citizens' needs and offer the programs and benefits to which each person is entitled.

Furthermore, the registry helps the government to direct resources more effectively to families that really need them.

Therefore, it is important that you consult the Government Benefits offered and find out which one really fits your reality.

Therefore, the Single Registry It is the first step for you to have access to government benefits, so be sure to download the CadÚnico application and start your registration.

So don't miss out and find out which one government benefit you are entitled to, register and request today!