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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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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.
⏱ Delivery: 2–6 weeks
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.
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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.

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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.

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