RG Digital: forgetting your document at home may no longer be a problem

Are you always forgetting your ID at home and finding yourself at a loss when you need it most? This may no longer be a problem, because with the RG Digital you have the chance to have this document on your cell phone whenever you need it.

Whether you want to prove something or make a purchase, you can carry your identity document on your cell phone. Do you want to know how to issue your digital identity right away? So, know that we have prepared a step-by-step guide with the necessary instructions.

But if you want to know more about RG Digital, how it works and much more, just follow the content until the end.

What is RG Digital?

The Digital RG is an electronic version of the General Registry (RG), the identity document used in Brazil. 

With this option, you have greater convenience and security in accessing and using your identity, with your physical ID information in a digital format.

Furthermore, as the ID can be an online document, you can store it on different types of mobile devices, such as smartphones.

This way, anyone can access the document with greater convenience, enabling quick and easy viewing of all your personal information.

Remembering that access is via the digital identity app, free and simple. Find out more below!

How does the Digital Identity app work?

With the Digital Identity app, you no longer need to worry about uploading your physical documents. 

In addition to reducing the risk of loss or theft, using the app makes accessing your personal information much simpler than you might think.

When you download the Digital Identity application, you obtain a digital version of your ID, with all your personal information accessible online.

It is important to have an updated version of your paper ID, especially if it includes a QR Code. Also, know that this code makes it easier to register on the app. Therefore, your ID must have been issued in 2014.

Services available in the Digital Identity application

In principle, the RG Digital application offers a wide range of functionalities, providing users with an improved experience and greater convenience. 

So, you don't have to worry about having physical access to your document, as the application allows you to:

• Sign electronic documents;
• Carry out other operations that require proof of identity;
• Access government online services;
• Viewing personal information;
• Secure storage of ID;
• Control of information;
• Secure authentication;
• Backup and synchronization;
• Include children’s or pending documents;
• Access to ID offline;
• Sharing of controlled information;
• Request for a duplicate ID;
• Notifications.

There are countless services that RG Digital can make available to its users, enabling greater practicality during their outings. 

Can the Digital RG replace the physical RG?

Yes, the Digital ID has the same legal validity as the physical ID and can be used as an identification document in various situations, such as opening bank accounts, etc.

However, the recommendation is to keep the physical ID in a safe place. This is because, despite its legal validity, the Digital RG may not be accepted in all circumstances. 

Furthermore, in places without internet access or in situations of technological failure, the physical ID may be necessary as an alternative form of identification. 

Therefore, it is prudent to retain both formats to ensure you are prepared for any eventuality.

Is this digital document option secure?

The Digital Identity document is securely designed to protect user data. This is because it uses advanced encryption technologies, which ensure that personal information is encrypted in a way that prevents unauthorized access. 

It is worth mentioning that the multifactor authentication process is used, that is, there are several layers of verification to confirm the user's identity. 

Finally, the official RG Digital app is developed and maintained by government institutions with strict cybersecurity standards. 

How to issue the Digital RG?

Issuing your Digital ID is a simple process that brings a lot of convenience and security to your daily life, allowing you to not need to carry your physical ID all the time.

After all, we often need the document, but we don't always have the physical one at hand. With RG Digital, you don't need to take that risk.

Written by

Juliana Raquek