Contran Extends Validity of Driver's Licenses Expired Since June
Originally from Vitória (ES), graduated in journalism in 2023 and began her career at the independent portal A Investigação. Currently, she is pursuing postgraduate studies in literature, arts, and philosophy at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul and is a reporter for Revista Oeste in São Paulo, where she writes about Brazil, politics, and international affairs.
TL;DR
- Contran has extended the validity of CNHs and ACCs expiring between June 5 and December 8, 2026, to a new single expiration date of December 9.
- The extension accommodates system adjustments needed for new CNH issuance and renewal rules.
- Expired licenses from June 5 onwards are now considered valid, and drivers won't be penalized for expired documents within this period.
- Digital CNHs can be automatically and freely renewed for 'good drivers' (no points/infractions in the last 12 months) starting in 2026.
- Automatic renewal does not apply to drivers aged 70+, is a one-time benefit for those over 50, or if validity was medically reduced.