CNIS in Brazil: how to check and fix your INSS contribution record
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The CNIS statement shows all your jobs and INSS contributions. How to download it on Meu INSS, what the flags mean and how to fix errors.
The CNIS (National Social Information Register) is the database the INSS uses to calculate retirement and benefits. The statement shows each job, the dates and contribution salaries. It can be downloaded for free on Meu INSS, and errors such as a missing job or wrong salary can be fixed with documents.
Quick summary
- Where to see it: Meu INSS (website or app), option "Extrato de Contribuição (CNIS)".
- What it shows: employers, start and end dates, pay and contributions.
- Warning codes: flags next to jobs and pay point to late or unconfirmed information; the key is printed on the statement itself.
- Correction: a request for "atualização de vínculos e remunerações" on Meu INSS.
- Why check it: the INSS calculates benefits from what is in the CNIS.
How to download the statement
- Go to meu.inss.gov.br with your gov.br account.
- Look for "Extrato de Contribuição (CNIS)".
- Download the full PDF ("Relações Previdenciárias").
- Compare each job with your work card.
Common problems and fixes
| Problem | What to do | | --- | --- | | Job missing | Request inclusion with work card, contract, payslips or termination form | | Blank end date | Provide the TRCT or the termination entry on the work card | | Salary lower than actual | Provide payslips or payroll records | | Self-employed contribution missing | Provide paid GPS slips |
When the employer did not report or pay, the employee does not lose the time: the INSS presumes contributions for insured employees, as long as the job is proven.
Frequently asked questions
Does the CNIS replace the work card?
For the INSS, the CNIS is the main record, but the work card remains important evidence to fix it.
How long does a CNIS correction take?
It depends on the INSS review. Track the request on Meu INSS.
Can I fix the CNIS without a lawyer?
Yes. The request is made on Meu INSS or by calling 135.
Read more in this series
- Digital Work Card
- Employer did not pay INSS
- Retired and still working
- Index: complete guide to labor rights
Topic: this guide is part of Health, safety and leave at work, with all the guides on the subject.
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Informational content, updated in October 2026. This does not replace an individual analysis of your case.
Informational content produced by the Human Case editorial team based on official public sources. Does not replace individual advice.
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