In Santa Catarina, Brazil, a new initiative led by the Scientific Police allows newborns to receive their first National Identity Card (CIN) before leaving the maternity ward. This project, which recently completed its second testing phase, aims to ensure that infants are registered at birth, thereby facilitating immediate access to citizenship from their very first days. The initiative is expected to simplify the registration process for families and reduce bureaucratic delays associated with obtaining essential identity documents.

The integrated system for registering infants is expected to be executed directly within maternity hospitals, promoting seamless documentation at the earliest possible stage. According to the Scientific Police, this effort is part of a broader strategy to modernize civil identification services in the state of Santa Catarina. The initiative not only aims to expedite the registration process but also focuses on enhancing the accessibility of civic rights for new parents, who often face logistical challenges in registering their children after birth.

The most recent testing phase of this initiative, conducted on February 11-13, included evaluations of operational workflows, technological integration, and security protocols necessary for the document production process. The outcomes of these tests will likely influence the full implementation of the project, which is poised to deliver significant improvements in the speed and efficiency of civil documentation for newborns in Brazil.