How do I find my NIS number? Valor Noticias teaches you! 

Knowing your NIS number is an important step in guaranteeing social rights.

This is because this is crucial information for identifying the citizen and granting assistance.

But what is NIS? Is there a difference between NIS and PIS? How can I check this number?

These and other questions will be addressed throughout today's content.

So, if you want to clear up all your doubts on the topic, continue reading! 

What is the NIS number?

Whenever we hear about some social benefit, the NIS number is mentioned, together with PIS.

The main information is that the citizen needs the NIS number to apply for the benefit.

But what is the NIS number? What does this acronym mean?

The NIS (Social Identification Number) is a number made up of 11 digits, and as the name suggests, it serves to identify a citizen in social services.

Therefore, the NIS number is issued to any citizen who registers in the Single Registry, if they do not already have a PIS.

By the way, many people wonder if NIS and NIT are the same thing.

And, it is worth mentioning that the NIT (Worker Identification Number) is not the same thing as the NIS.

This is because, although both are issued to those who are not registered with PIS, the NIT is a number issued to self-employed workers, 

In the case of the NIT, the idea is that the self-employed worker has a registration with Social Security, which allows him to make contribution payments and receive returns.

This means that with the NIT, the self-employed professional is entitled to retirement, social assistance and many other benefits.

The NIS does not have the same function, serving only to identify the citizen when receiving social benefits.

This includes Family Allowance, gas voucher and many other social benefits, which are not related to social security.

We will soon see how it is possible to find out the NIS number! 

NIS x PIS: what's the difference? 

When we talk about what NIS is, many people immediately associate it with PIS, believing it to be the same thing.

And, in fact, PIS and NIS are similar in terms of usefulness, as they both serve to identify the worker.

But, it is worth saying that there is a clear difference between the two.

This difference lies in the fact that PIS is a number issued to workers as soon as they have their first employment record.

After this issuance, the PIS number is used both in social security and for Single Registry.

Therefore, if the worker requests social benefits or social security assistance, the PIS number will serve as identification.

The NIS has the same purpose, but is issued when the citizen has never had a registered employment record.

Therefore, whether for self-employed professionals or even for those who have never worked, the number issued is the NIS.

However, it is worth mentioning that the NIS is only used to request social benefits from CadÚnico.

This is because, for issues related to social security, we have already seen that the correct number is the NIT.

So, if your question is whether there is a difference between PIS and NIS, know that the first registration is for workers in private companies, and the other is for those who have never had a formal employment record.

In the next topic, we'll see how to find your NIS number. Don't miss it! 

How do I find out my NIS number?

After understanding everything about the NIS, it is easy to conclude that this is an important number for those who want to access social benefits through CadÚnico and there is no PIS.

Therefore, it is necessary to understand how it is possible to know the NIS number, that is, how it is possible to consult it.

The good news is that this is no longer one of those registration numbers that are difficult to obtain, as there are several ways to check it.

The main one is through the CadÚnico application, if you are already registered and your data is updated in the system.

In addition to the app, you can also make this query through the CadÚnico website, at the address https://cadunico.dataprev.gov.br.

However, it is worth mentioning that the above alternatives only work for those who have a registration, and if it is up to date.

However, if this is not your case, don't worry, as we still have some other alternatives.

The main one is through the Citizen Portal, which you can access through the Caixa Econômica Federal website, or directly at a physical branch, using only your CPF.

And finally, another option is to call Meu INSS on 135 and wait until you hear the option “consult PIS/NIS”.

All the alternatives mentioned are easily accessible, so you can find out your NIS number very easily and without wasting time!

How to issue the NIS number?

At this point, the central question of our material, "how do I find out my NIS number?", has been clarified, so we present all the available channels for consultation.

But, there is still one question, which is about the issuance of the number itself, after all, we said that this only exists for those who have never had a registration on their card.

And, unlike what happens with PIS, the issuance of NIS is not automatic, since this only comes into existence after registration in CadÚnico, and if there is no PIS registered for the CPF.

So, let's now take a step-by-step guide that will show you what to do if you want to issue your NIS number.

The first thing to do is schedule an appointment at a unit that registers with CadÚnico in your city.

This is usually done by CRAS (Social Assistance Reference Centers), so look for a unit that serves your address.

Once this is done, go to CRAS on the scheduled day, bringing your personal documents and the documents of the other members of your family group.

With this, you will be able to register with CadÚnico, which will generate your NIS and that of other people in your family who do not have PIS.

From then on, the number will exist, so you can consult and use it whenever you need.

Finally, now that we understand everything about how to find out your NIS number, you can register and use it whenever you need!