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How to issue the DC-e, Brazil's electronic content declaration

Updated · Rotomal

Since 6 April 2026, anyone shipping goods that don't require an NF-e must issue a DC-e; the paper declaration is no longer valid. Issuing through government systems is free, in the DC-e app with a gov.br account, in the web Emissor DCE or at a Correios branch, and needs sender and recipient CPF or CNPJ and names, postcodes, addresses, description, quantity and unit value. The DC-e does not replace an NF-e: if the operation requires an invoice, issue the invoice.

DC-e or NF-e?

SituationDocument
Individual or company that is not an ICMS taxpayer shipping goods without a commercial characterDC-e
Operation that requires an NF-eNF-e (the DC-e does not replace it)
Frequent operations or quantities that show a commercial characterDC-e barred, according to SEFAZ-SP

Sources: Correios release of 1 April 2026 and São Paulo finance department DC-e page, checked 7 November 2026. State rules may add detail; confirm with your accountant.

Data to have ready

  • CPF or CNPJ and full name of sender and recipient (foreigners may use a Mercosur ID or passport).
  • Postcode and address of origin and destination.
  • Description of the contents.
  • Number of items and unit value.

Where to issue for free

  • Official DC-e app on the App Store and Google Play, with a gov.br account.
  • Web Emissor DCE, listed on the national DC-e portal.
  • A Correios branch, during service, bringing all the data above.

After issuing

  • Keep the access key and enter it in pre-posting when the system asks.
  • Print the DACE, the auxiliary document with the key, and send it with the parcel.
  • Check that the description and value match what is in the box.

If you ship many parcels

Pacote Declarado checks your case for R$ 29 (credited against your first month), then turns your shipment spreadsheet into DC-e in batches, with DACE and keys ready for the label, from R$ 39 a month. Issuing through government systems stays free.

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