APOSTILLE FOR CAPE VERDE
Apostille Services for Cape Verde (Cabo Verde)
Sending documents to Cabo Verde for citizenship, a marriage, property, an inheritance or a pension? Cape Verde accepts apostilles, so most U.S. documents need just one certificate, plus a Portuguese translation. We handle both, right here in Boston, home to one of the largest Cape Verdean communities in the United States.
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CAPE VERDE AT A GLANCE
Hague Convention member
An apostille is all you need.
- Birth, marriage and death records
- Powers of attorney for property and family matters
- Portuguese translation arranged
- Mobile notary across Greater Boston
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Documents we prepare for Cape Verde
- Birth certificates for registration and Cape Verdean citizenship
- Marriage certificates to register a U.S. marriage
- Death certificates for inheritance and property
- Powers of attorney so a relative can handle property, banking or an inheritance in Cabo Verde
- Divorce decrees
- Diplomas and transcripts
- FBI background checks
What Cape Verde usually requires
| Document | Where the apostille comes from | What else to plan for |
|---|---|---|
| Birth, marriage or death certificate | Secretary of the Commonwealth or issuing state | Certified copy; Portuguese translation |
| Power of attorney | Secretary of the Commonwealth, after notarization | Confirm wording with the person or office in Cabo Verde |
| Divorce decree | Secretary of the Commonwealth, from a certified court copy | Portuguese translation |
| FBI background check | U.S. Department of State | Recent check; Portuguese translation |
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.
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We prepare each document
Certified copies, notarization by appointment, or retrieval of records you don't have yet.
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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.
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Portuguese 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
Powers of attorney are common
Many families sign a power of attorney here so a relative in Cabo Verde can handle land, a house or an inheritance. We come to your home to notarize it. See Powers of Attorney.
Portuguese, not Kriolu
Official documents in Cabo Verde are generally in Portuguese. Tell us if the receiving office asks for something different.
Need records first?
We order certified Massachusetts birth, marriage and death records. See Vital Records Retrieval.
Names spelled differently
Names on Cape Verdean and U.S. records sometimes differ. Tell us early so we can plan.
Serving Boston's Cape Verdean community
Mistakes we help families avoid
- Sending a photocopy. An apostille needs a certified copy from the issuing office or a properly notarized document.
- A power of attorney without the right details. Offices in Cabo Verde often want full names, ID numbers and a clear description of the property or matter. Ask the person handling it there for the wording.
- Skipping translation. Most offices in Cabo Verde expect documents in Portuguese.
- Names that don't match. If a name is spelled differently on U.S. and Cape Verdean records, bring documents that link them.
- Old certified copies. Some offices want recently issued records. Check before sending an old one.
Common situations
Selling or managing family property
A power of attorney lets a trusted relative act for you in Cabo Verde.
Settling an inheritance
Death certificates, family records and powers of attorney, apostilled and translated.
Registering a child born in the U.S.
An apostilled birth certificate with a Portuguese translation.
Retiring in Cabo Verde
Records and documents for residency and pensions.
Frequently asked questions
Does Cape Verde accept apostilles?
Yes. Cabo Verde has been a member of the Hague Apostille Convention since 2010.
Do my documents need to be translated?
Usually, yes, into Portuguese. We arrange a certified translation.
Can you notarize a power of attorney written in Portuguese?
Yes, as long as you understand what you're signing. The notarial certificate will be in English.
Do you come to Dorchester, Roxbury and Brockton?
Yes. We come to homes across Greater Boston.
Can you send the documents directly to my family in Cabo Verde?
Yes, with tracked international shipping.
Can you notarize for elderly parents at home?
Yes. We come to homes, hospitals and care facilities. See Hospital and Bedside Notary.
Sending documents to Cape Verde?
Tell us the documents, the purpose and your deadline, and we'll map out every step.