Registration in Brazil of a foreign birth, marriage or death (transcription)
Brazil · Transcrição de certidão estrangeira (nascimento/casamento/óbito no exterior)
Price on request · 2–6 weeks · Document — original by courier
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What the report shows
Transcription in the Brazilian civil registry (Livro E) of a birth, marriage or death that took place abroad, producing a Brazilian certificate.
Who needs it
Brazilians abroad, their children and spouses, heirs
Why people order it
Brazilian nationality of children born abroad, recognising a foreign marriage or divorce, inheritance
What we need from you
- ✍️Details you type in the form: apostilled foreign certificate, sworn translation, IDs, proof of domicile
- 📮The paper original must reach us by courier — we e-mail the address after payment. You can upload a scan now so we check it first.
- 🙋Ordering for yourself? A typed signature in the form is enough.
- 📝Ordering for someone else? Upload a power of attorney they signed — download our ready form. ⤓ Ready power-of-attorney form
Legal limits
Filed by the person or a representative with power of attorney.
Issued by
Cartório do 1º Ofício de Registro Civil of the domicile (or of the Federal District)
Questions and answers
How do I order Registration in Brazil of a foreign birth, marriage or death (transcription) online?
Fill in apostilled foreign certificate, sworn translation, IDs, proof of domicile in the form on this page and get a price before any payment within 2–6 weeks.
How much does Registration in Brazil of a foreign birth, marriage or death (transcription) cost?
Price on request: The official fee depends on the office, the state or the number of pages, or is not published — we confirm the exact amount by e-mail before any payment.
How long does Registration in Brazil of a foreign birth, marriage or death (transcription) take?
2–6 weeks.
Who can order Registration in Brazil of a foreign birth, marriage or death (transcription)?
The person or an authorised agent.
Do I need to send the original document?
Yes. The paper original goes to us by courier; we send the address after payment.
Terms
Work starts as soon as you pay; once the document is delivered the order can no longer be cancelled.
Joy Work OS is a private service and not the issuing authority. You can also order this document directly from the authority at the official fee.