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Apostille for Brazil
Brazil accepts apostilles. Documents are apostilled in the U.S. and then translated into Portuguese by a sworn translator (tradutor juramentado) registered in Brazil.
Hague Member?
Yes — apostille accepted
Requires Apostille?
Yes
Embassy Legalization?
Not required
Typical documents used in Brazil
- Birth certificate
- Marriage certificate
- Diploma and transcript
- Power of attorney
Requirements at a glance
- Certified copies of vital records
- State apostille
- Sworn Portuguese translation performed in Brazil
Estimated processing
1–3 weeks
Working language for translation: Portuguese
Notes from experience
Brazilian cartórios sometimes require the apostille to be registered locally. Your Brazilian contact can advise on the specific cartório's requirements.
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