The CPF is an identification registry made at the Brazilian Treasury. It is a necessary document in Brazil for almost any large transaction. A CPF can be obtained in Brazil at a Federal Revenue Post or in your home country at a Brazilian Consulate. A lawyer or a real estate agent in Brazil can also use a power of attorney to register your CPF. Having a CPF in your name is so critical because without it the property will never be attached to your name. Even if you have already made a payment or signed a contract, you will not be considered an owner without a CPF.