2026 Elections: See Which Documents Are Accepted and an Important Fact About e-Título
In Brazil, voting is mandatory for literate voters between 18 and 70 years old.
TL;DR
- Voter ID is not mandatory for the 2026 elections; an official photo ID is required.
- Accepted photo IDs include RG, CIN, social identity, CNH, passport, reservist certificate, physical work card, and professional licenses.
- Expired photo IDs are accepted if the voter can be identified.
- Birth certificates, marriage certificates, and the digital work card are not accepted as identification.
- The e-Título app can be used if it displays the voter's photo, which requires biometric registration.
- Voting is mandatory for literate Brazilians aged 18-70; it is optional for 16-17 year olds, those over 70, and illiterates.
- The first round of elections is on October 4th, and the second round, if necessary, is on October 25th.