Notary and Registries
Legal assistance for notary
If you are looking for legal support for notaries (registries, notaries, conservatories and archives), Almeida & Amaral Advogados is your best option. Our specialists are ready to offer a high quality service, avoiding errors and failures that may occur during the process.
Why choose Almeida & Amaral Advogados?
Our highly qualified and experienced professionals are committed to providing the best possible legal assistance. We understand the details and nuances of this sector in Brazil or Portugal, and we are here to simplify this journey for you.
How does our service work?
We take care of all aspects of the notary. That includes:
- Transcriptions for Portugal of marriages celebrated in Brazil: we carry out the transcription of marriages celebrated in Brazil directly in Portugal, guaranteeing adequate information about all the necessary documentation.
- Apostille of Portuguese documents and shipment to Brazil: we handle the apostille of Portuguese documents and guarantee safe shipment to Brazil.
- Apostille of Brazilian documents and shipment to Portugal: we take care of the apostille of Brazilian documents and guarantee safe shipment to Portugal.
- Signature Recognition Services: We offer signature recognition services, which guarantees the authenticity of those who signed it.
- Certification of copies of documents: We provide certification services for copies of documents, proving that they conform to the originals.
- Authentication of private documents: we offer authentication services for private documents with the issuance of an “authentication term”, which guarantees “public faith” to the document.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I authenticate a document in Brazil so that it is valid in Portugal?
Authenticating documents in Brazil usually involves obtaining a Hague Apostille, which is a seal or stamp placed on the back of the presented document. We, at Almeida & Amaral Advogados, can help you with this process.
How can I register a marriage celebrated in Brazil in Portugal?
To register a marriage celebrated in Brazil in Portugal, it is necessary to transcribe the marriage in a Portuguese registry office. We, at Almeida & Amaral Advogados, can help you with this process.
How can I authenticate a signature on a private document?
Authenticating a signature on a private document involves having it recognized by a notary public in Brazil or, in Portugal, by notaries and/or lawyers. Our experts can help you with this process.
How can I obtain a certified copy of a document?
To obtain a certified copy of a document, you need to present the original document at a notary in Brazil or, in Portugal, at the notary and/or to the lawyer. In all cases, a certified copy of the original is made. We at Almeida & Amaral Advogados can help you with this process.
What is the Hague Apostille and how can it be obtained?
The Hague Apostille is a method of document authentication for international use and is valid for all countries that are signatories to the mentioned Convention, including Brazil, Portugal, among others. In Brazil, some notaries are authorized to issue apostilles, while in Portugal, this function belongs to the Attorney General’s Office. We, at Almeida & Amaral Advogados, can assist you in obtaining a Hague Apostille for your documents.