Portugal
Birth certificate in Portugal
Get a Portuguese birth certificate without visiting a registry office.
Timeframe
Usually a few days
Remote
Wherever the law allows
Price
Free personal quote
1What it is
A Portuguese birth certificate (certidão de nascimento) is needed for citizenship applications, marriages, inheritance and many other procedures. We search the civil registry, request the certificate in the format you need and can arrange an apostille for use abroad.
2Who needs it
- People born in Portugal who live abroad
- Descendants applying for Portuguese citizenship
- Families dealing with marriage or inheritance
3Documents usually required
We confirm the exact list for your situation with your quote. You can upload documents with your request.
- Full name of the person on the certificate
- Date and place of birth
- Parents' full names
- The registry office, if known
4How the process works
- 1Send us the details of the person
- 2We confirm the price and search the registry
- 3The certificate is requested (online code or paper, with apostille if needed)
- 4You receive the certificate by email or post
Typical timeframe: Usually a few days; older records can take longer.
5Good to know
Formats available
- Online certificate code: valid for a period and accepted by most Portuguese entities
- Paper certificate: needed by some foreign authorities
- Full-content (narrativa completa): shows all annotations, often required for citizenship files
Older records
Records from before digitisation are kept at the original registry office and can take longer to locate. The more details you give (parish, parents' names, approximate date), the faster we find them.
Using it abroad
Foreign authorities often require an apostille, and sometimes a certified translation. We can include both.
Moving to Portugal? Start with your NIF and, for EU citizens, the CRUE certificate.
6Frequently asked questions
Can I get a certificate for a grandparent?
Usually yes, if you can give us enough details to find the record. We tell you before you pay.
Do I need an apostille?
Only if the certificate will be used outside Portugal. We can add it to your order.
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