Documents and procedures to update when moving to Paraíba

Those moving from another state need to update their driver's license and vehicle registration with Detran-PB; the national license remains valid in the meantime.

When moving permanently to João Pessoa, one of the most commonly cited procedures is updating the National Driver's License (CNH) and vehicle registration with the Paraíba State Department of Traffic (Detran-PB). The CNH is valid throughout national territory, meaning it does not stop being valid because of the move, but updating the address on the document and transferring the vehicle registration (when the resident brings their own car) must be done with the traffic agency of the new state, according to guidance from Detran-PB itself and specialized traffic guides.

Detran-PB provides a service charter with procedures related to the CNH, including issuing a duplicate, changing category and updating registration data, in addition to digital channels through the Rede PB Digital platform, according to an institutional document from the agency. Before scheduling any service, it is worth checking Detran-PB's official guide, since deadlines and required documents can change.

Besides traffic matters, other common steps for those moving from another state include updating their address with the Electoral Court (in order to vote in the new city) and registering for municipal health and social assistance programs, when applicable. No specific, centralized official information on a "single checklist" for moving to Paraíba was found in the sources consulted — the safest approach is to handle each agency separately (Detran, Electoral Court, health plan, children's school) and check each one's deadlines directly through official channels.