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An apostille service is a process that provides official certification for documents issued in Portugal, ensuring their recognition in other countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention. This service verifies the authenticity of public documents such as birth certificates, marriage licenses, educational records, or legal documents. By attaching an apostille certificate, it simplifies the process of international document verification, making these documents legally accepted abroad without further legalization steps.
Apostille Stamp Services Portugal can also quickly obtain the document that you need.
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- Portuguese Birth Certificates
- Marriage Certificates
- Criminal record certificate
- Death Certificates
- Certified true copy of passport/ID
- Apostille Stamp and Consular Legalization of certificates
- Certified translation
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You probably sent a document to another country and was told that you needed more than a notary public stamp, you need an Apostille for your document. So, now your looking for what an Apostille is. What is an Apostille? The Apostille is a document that was designed by the Hague Convention. At that particular convention many countries are members or who are a a party to the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents (“Apostille Convention”) agreed to abolish the requirement of diplomatic or consular legalization for foreign public documents, accept this specially formatted document the “Apostille” between countries that agreed to follow this form of Legalization of a document.
What the Apostille does is to certify the authenticity of the signature, the capacity in which the person signing the document has acted, and where appropriate, the identity of the seal or stamp which the document bears. The Apostille does not relate to the content of the underlying document itself (i.e., the Apostillised public document).
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Acquiring an apostille stamp in Portugal is a relatively straightforward process that can be completed without excessive hassle or stress. Instead of navigating through the complexities of applying for an apostille stamp independently, many individuals find it beneficial to seek assistance from E-residence.
By doing so, they can bypass the challenges of enduring long queues, overcoming language barriers, and making multiple expensive visits to Portugal.
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Portugal Document Certification and Apostille Service Overview
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Birth certificate
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100
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Original copy of birth certificate
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Apostille legalization
Criminal record certificate
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100
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Original criminal record certificate
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Apostille legalization
What steps should I do to get certified document?
With E-Residence, we streamline the process for obtaining your Portugal certified documents with an apostille stamp.
You can anticipate receiving them within a few hours till days.
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Find answers to frequently asked questions
Which Documents may be Authenticated with the Apostille of Hague?
The Apostille only applies to public documents issued by a State which has taken part of the Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents, done at the Hague on 5th October 1961, to be presented before another State which has also taken part of the Convention.
Therefore, the documents issued by the following, may be apostilled:
- Conservatória do Registo Civil (Portuguese Civil Register Office – birth, death, marriage certificates and etc.);
- Conservatória do Registo Predial (Portuguese Real Estate Register Office);
- Conservatória do Registo Comercial (Portuguese Legal Entities Register Office);
- Notary Offices
- (Parish Council – proof of life, proof of address);
- Public Schools;
- Public Universities (diplomas);
- Ministries;
- Court (divorces, custody agreements and etc.)
The Apostille may also be applied to documents issued by Private School and Universities as long as some requirements are met:
- The documents issued by Private Schools shall be certified by the Department of Basic and Secondary Teaching on Avenida 24 de Julho, 140, Lisbon, before being presented at the department responsible to issue the Apostille;
- The documents issued by Private Universities shall be certified by the Superior Department of Teaching on Avenida Duque de Ávila, 137, Lisbon, before being presented at the depart responsible to issue the Apostille.
Do I Need Authentication / Legalization or Apostille Stamp?
For the purpose of authentication services, countries are divided in two groups. Those that are signatories to the 1961 Hague convention require apostille, others would need an embassy legalization.
To know whether you would need an apostille or embassy legalization just need to mention the country where you need the document.
What is the Apostille of Hague and what is it worth for?
The Apostille is a formality issued over a public document which certifies its authenticity, authenticating the signature of the person who has issued the document, his qualification and, if necessary, the seal or stamp contained in the document.
The apposition of the Apostille is foreseen at the article 3 of the Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents, done at The Hague on 5th October 1961, and only applies to public documents to be presented before countries that have taken part of the aforesaid Convention.
The Apostille shall be issued by the authority of the State who has issued the original document.
The system established by the mentioned Convention created a simpler and faster international validation of public documents procedure than the general method of legalisation of foreign documents.
Can I obtain an apostille for a document issued outside of Portugal?
No, the Portugal Apostille Service is only applicable to documents issued within Portugal. For documents from other countries, you must obtain an apostille from the country where the document was issued.
Is a certified translation required for an apostilled document?
If the document is in Portuguese and needs to be used in a country with a different language, a certified translation might be necessary to ensure legal acceptance.
Can I request the Portugal Apostille Service online?
Yes, you can request an apostille service online through our platform, which simplifies the process and saves you time.
Is an apostille valid in every country?
No, an apostille is only valid in countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention. For countries not part of the convention, additional legalization might be required.
What is the difference between an apostille and consular legalization?
An apostille is a simpler process used for countries in the Hague Convention, while consular legalization is more complex and required for countries outside the convention.
How do I know if my document needs an apostille or consular legalization?
If the destination country is a member of the Hague Convention, an apostille is sufficient. If not, consular legalization is required. You can check with our experts for guidance.
Can I apostille multiple documents at once?
Yes, you can submit multiple documents for apostille, and we can handle the process for all of them simultaneously.
How long is an apostille valid?
The apostille itself does not expire, but the document it certifies might have a validity period, depending on the requirements of the destination country.