APOSTILLE FOR BRAZIL
Apostille Services for Brazil
Registering a marriage or birth in Brazil, applying for a visa, or handling property or a family matter? We get your U.S. documents apostilled and ready for Brazil.
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BRAZIL AT A GLANCE
Hague Convention member
An apostille is all you need, since 2016.
- Marriage and birth registration
- Powers of attorney
- Diplomas and transcripts
- Translation arranged
Apostille first, then sworn translation in Brazil
Documents we prepare for Brazil
- Marriage certificates to register a U.S. marriage in Brazil
- Birth certificates to register a child born in the U.S.
- Divorce decrees
- Powers of attorney for property, inheritance or banking
- Diplomas and transcripts for study or professional recognition
- FBI background checks
- Corporate documents
What Brazil usually requires
| Document | Where the apostille comes from | What else to plan for |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage or birth certificate | Secretary of the Commonwealth or issuing state | Certified copy; sworn translation in Brazil |
| Divorce decree | Secretary of the Commonwealth, on a certified court copy | May need recognition in Brazil; ask your lawyer |
| Power of attorney | Secretary of the Commonwealth, after notarization | Ask your Brazilian lawyer for the wording |
| FBI background check | U.S. Department of State | Translation as required |
Requirements change and can differ by consulate, city and purpose. Always confirm the exact requirements with the office receiving your documents. We're happy to review what they sent you.
How we handle it
- 1
Tell us what the recipient asked for
Send us the list or the email from the consulate, school, employer or attorney. We review it and confirm exactly what each document needs.
- 2
We prepare each document
Certified copies, notarization by appointment, or retrieval of records you don't have yet.
- 3
Apostilles from the right offices
Massachusetts documents go to the Secretary of the Commonwealth, other states' documents to that state, and federal documents, like FBI checks, to the U.S. Department of State.
- 4
Translation and shipping
We arrange certified translation when it's needed, then ship everything back with tracking, to you or directly abroad.
Good to know
Registering your marriage
Brazilian citizens married in the U.S. usually register the marriage with a Brazilian consulate or registry. Ask which documents they need.
U.S. divorces
A U.S. divorce may need to be recognized in Brazil before it takes effect there. Ask a Brazilian lawyer.
Powers of attorney
We come to you to notarize powers of attorney for a family member or lawyer in Brazil.
Need records first?
Serving Boston's Brazilian community
Common situations
Registering a U.S. marriage
An apostilled marriage certificate for registration with the consulate or a Brazilian registry.
Registering a child born in the U.S.
An apostilled birth certificate for Brazilian registration and citizenship.
Property and inheritance
Powers of attorney and death certificates for matters in Brazil. See Powers of Attorney.
Divorce recognition
Certified divorce judgments, apostilled, for recognition in Brazil. See Court Records.
Study and professional recognition
Diplomas and transcripts for Brazilian universities and councils.
CPF and banking
Powers of attorney so a relative can handle CPF and bank matters.
Mistakes we help you avoid
- Getting consular legalization. Since 2016, Brazil accepts apostilles instead.
- Skipping the sworn translation. Many Brazilian offices require translation by a tradutor juramentado in Brazil.
- A power of attorney without the Brazilian office's wording. Ask the cartório or attorney for the text first.
- Names that don't match. Brazilian names often include several surnames. Bring documents that link them.
- Old certified copies. Some Brazilian offices want recently issued records.
Apostille, then translation
What to have ready
- The document, or a clear photo of it
- The Brazilian office or consulate that will receive it
- Any wording or checklist they provided
- Whether you need a sworn translation in Brazil
- Your deadline
Not sure? Send us what you have, and we'll map out every step.
Brazilian documents used here in the U.S.
Translation into English
Brazilian birth, marriage and civil records translated for USCIS, courts and schools. See Portuguese Translation.
Brazilian apostilles
Documents from Brazil used here usually carry a Brazilian apostille from a cartório.
Driver's licenses and diplomas
Translations for the RMV, employers and credential evaluators.
Immigration files
Complete, certified translations that meet USCIS requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Does Brazil still require consular legalization?
No. Brazil joined the Hague Apostille Convention in 2016.
Do you provide sworn translation for Brazil?
We provide certified translation. Sworn translation for use in Brazil is usually done by a Brazilian sworn translator. Ask the receiving office which they accept.
Can you ship documents to Brazil?
Yes, with tracking.
Can you notarize documents in Portuguese?
Yes, as long as you understand what you're signing. The notarial certificate is in English.
Do you come to Framingham, Somerville and Everett?
Yes, and across Greater Boston.
Can you send documents directly to Brazil?
Yes, with tracking, to family, a cartório or an attorney.
Can you help with documents for the Brazilian consulate in Boston?
Yes. We prepare apostilled U.S. documents for registration and other consular services. Confirm the consulate's current checklist first.
Do you translate Brazilian documents into English?
Yes, with a certified translation accepted by USCIS and most U.S. offices.
What if my document is from another state?
Each document is apostilled by the state that issued it, and we coordinate it for you.
How long does it take?
Massachusetts apostilles are often quick once the document is ready. Records from other states and retrieval add time. We give you a realistic estimate up front.
Can you help with documents for a Brazilian divorce or name change?
Yes. We retrieve certified Massachusetts court records and apostille them for recognition in Brazil.
Do you work with Brazilian attorneys and cartórios?
Yes. We can ship finished documents directly to them.
Sending documents to Brazil?
Tell us the documents, the purpose and your deadline, and we'll map out every step.