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

By Rotomal team · Updated 2026-11-07 · Part of [Pacote Declarado](https://rotomal.com/en/dce-declaracao-conteudo/)

**Short answer:** Since 6 April 2026, anyone shipping goods that don't require an NF-e must issue a DC-e; the paper declaration is no longer valid.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?

| Situation | Document |
| --- | --- |
| Individual or company that is not an ICMS taxpayer shipping goods without a commercial character | DC-e |
| Operation that requires an NF-e | NF-e (the DC-e does not replace it) |
| Frequent operations or quantities that show a commercial character | DC-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.

## Sources

- Correios: Declaração de Conteúdo Eletrônica becomes mandatory on 6 April (1 April 2026) https://saladeimprensa.correios.com.br/arquivos/13666
- São Paulo Secretariat of Finance: Declaração de Conteúdo Eletrônica https://portal.fazenda.sp.gov.br/servicos/dce
- National DC-e portal (SVRS) https://dfe-portal.svrs.rs.gov.br/Dce

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