Did you already know that it is now possible to have your own digital work wallet? Well, with the increase in technology and the need for practicality in relation to documents, this is another one that dispenses with the physical version. Thus, whoever requests a work card in the digital version no longer needs to have the common version. 

So, Brazil is moving towards a time when most documents, if not all, will exist in the virtual version. Thus, it will no longer be necessary to carry your documents around by hand, at the risk of theft, theft or loss of them. 

But this is no longer news to you, we imagine. Because other documents were already in the digital version, such as the National Driver's License (CNH) for some time now. In addition, most bureaucratic processes begin to occur with practicality in the digital environment, including contract signatures. 

So, how about getting to know a little more deeply what the new digital work portfolio is? So stay with us and check out all the information we have gathered for you in this article. 

That way, there will be no doubts about the work card in its digital version! Also, check out our summary below to navigate between topics if you're looking for a specific answer on this document.

So let's go!

The work card is a very old document and it took a whole political and social struggle for workers' rights to start to exist. Because it was through it that workers began to have a record of their employment relationship with their employers. Thus, it became mandatory to use it according to the rules of the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT).

So, following the trends of new technologies and the need to deal with less and less paper, documents came to exist in their digital version. Thus, it was through Ordinance 1,065 of September 23, 2019 that the digital work card was officially declared to replace the paper document.

But be careful, a document in digital version is NOT the same thing as a physical document scanned through scanners, photographs, etc.

Because the digital version of the Work and Social Security Card (CTPS) is different from the paper version. So, these are two different things, and the digital wallet version will replace the paper version from now on, as new documents are issued.

But you may be in doubt about who can make the work digital wallet, right? So don't worry as we are going to explain it right now.

Thus, basically any Brazilian or foreign person over the age of 18 who has their records as an individual (CPF) can apply for a digital wallet. Therefore, even if you already have your work card in its physical version, you can request a new digital card through the specific eSocial application.

So, when you go through a new contract, the employer will make all records electronically in your digital wallet. In addition, the digital workbook will bring information even from old employment contracts that had their annotations in the paper version.

So, all you have to do is access the CTPS application and provide your CPF number to be able to register and have all your work relationships digitally recorded. Very simple, isn't it?

Not necessarily those who have the digital work card will also need to have a physical version. Because since 2019 the digital wallet officially replaces the paper document. 

But it may happen that you have a contract with an employer that does not use eSocial, and does not have access to the online information of your digital work card. So, in these cases, you will still need to present the physical version of the CTPS.

So, if you already have the physical version of the work card, you can continue using it without any problems for your contracts. However, if you only have the digital wallet but the employer needs the physical version, no problem! All you have to do is request the issuance of the physical card by scheduling over the phone, calling the number 158. 

But more and more employers are adapting to this new reality. So, soon all work contracts will take place in a simple and practical way through the digital wallet.

So, in short: you don't necessarily need the physical wallet if you have the digital version of it. However, if there is a need for any reason, it is still possible to use the physical version or request a physical wallet over the phone.

For those who already have the old work card in the physical version for some time, there may be confusion about the need to keep it safe. After all, what to do with the old work card?

So, in these cases, the recommendation is that you keep this document in a safe place. Because, although the digital wallet replaces the physical one even for old contracts, your old wallet still serves as proof of your previous work time. 

Furthermore, for those who already had an old work card in the physical version, it is important to keep your original document safe. Because he has sensitive information from his work record and must be in a safe place.

However, future employment contracts will only occur through the digital wallet version. Thus, the old portfolio does not need to be with you in the new hires.

Because there may be incorrect information in the registration of your work card by the government application. Thus, you need to check your information, especially the oldest ones, of employment registration in the application, such as:

But when realizing that any of this data is incorrect, do not despair. Because it will not be necessary to attend any service unit in person. Thus, basically most incorrect data will undergo automatic correction by the system that generates this data.

However, if over time some incorrect data still remain, there are campaigns to correct this older information. 

However, if the incorrect data is from contracts after September 2019, just inform your employer so that he can correct the information directly in the system.

So, to enjoy all the benefits of your digital work portfolio, you need to register in the system. To do this, you just need to have internet and access the CTPS Digital government portal, or also through the exclusive application of the digital wallet.

Thus, you must download the CTPS Digital application as well, to facilitate access and consultations through your cell phone. However, the process can normally only occur through the website.

So, when accessing the website or the app, you must click on “I want to register”, if you have never registered for any type of service on the government’s digital portal, such as Meu INSS or Sine Fácil. Then, provide the following personal information:

So, authenticate by clicking on “I am not a robot” and “I accept the terms of use”. Then click on the “Digital Employment Card” option, which will appear on your screen. Then, it will be possible to check the last notes of your current employment relationship, as well as previous ones.

Because just click on "detail" next to each employment contract to verify the information and check if there is any incorrect data for correction.

But if you already have a registration in any of the government’s digital services (Meu INSS and Sine Fácil), click on “I already have a registration” on the home screen and use the same login information (CPF and password). The rest of the procedure will be the same.

So, if you have any difficulty generating your password and accessing the digital work card, contact your bank, or go to Caixa or Banco do Brasil ATMs, as well as the nearest unit of the Ministry of Economy.

But what about those who haven't had any contract with a work card, can they also request a digital card? Well the answer is YES! You who find yourself in this situation can also enable a digital work card.

However, as you still don't have any CLT-type records in your wallet, the digital version will only show your civil registration data. But she is already qualified to receive her future employment information.

But many people who are not so fond of technology, or have difficulties dealing with new digital documents, wonder if there are advantages to it. Well the answer is YES! 

Thus, with the new digital workbook, the entire process of hiring, recording data and verifying information has become much easier. Because you can easily access your data from any device that has internet: computer, cell phone or tablet.

In addition, employers will have at their disposal all the worker's data easily, and the registration is simpler, as well as the eventual correction of incorrect data.

But if you still have doubts about the advantages of the digital wallet, think about the ease of not having to carry any physical documents with you. Thus, there is no risk of forgetting to take the work card on the day of hiring, and your information is much easier to consult.

Therefore, you will also avoid the risk of having your document stolen, stolen or even lost at home or on the street. So, there are many facilities and advantages, right? But to make it easier for you to see the benefits of the new digital wallet, just check the list below:

So, did you see how much advantage and practicality you will have with the new digital work card? Because technology is invading all bureaucratic aspects of our lives, whether for online loans, virtual credit cards, credit applications and services completely over the internet. 

Thus, we have reached the end of our exclusive article with all the information you need to join the new digital work portfolio. So hopefully it's clearer now what it is, if it replaces the paper version and how to order yours easily online.

But now, just access the government platform or the exclusive app, and enable yours. So, we hope you take advantage of all the advantages and benefits that virtual documents, especially the digital wallet, can offer you!