Or what is an apostille of documents?
When an individual needs to present an official Portuguese document in the country, or an apostilament serves to certify. In this way, its authenticity is legally attested.
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Document Apostille: Which documents can be apostilled?
According to the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961, official documents issued by the following public services are recognized as public acts for apostille:
- Municipal Chambers
- Notary offices
- Civil Registration
- Commercial or Land Registration Boards
- Public Educational Establishments
- Private Educational Establishments*
- Parish councils
- Ministries
- Courts
*Documents issued by private educational establishments are also accepted for apostille, as long as they are previously authenticated by the General Directorate of School Establishments or by the General Directorate of Higher Education, in the case of documents issued by private higher education establishments.
Documents of acts of recognition, certification or authentication, made by lawyers or attorneys, can also be apostilled. However, they must be accompanied by a photocopy of the respective professional certificate.
How can we help you
At PH Advogados we have a department specialized in providing the most varied support services to Portuguese emigrants who need legal support and legal advice in Portugal, namely apostille of documents.
If you are Portuguese, live abroad and have requested apostilled documents and are having difficulty obtaining them, we can help.
Our team
We have an experienced team and in-depth knowledge in the area of documentation apostille.
We are prepared to provide efficient and personalized service, guaranteeing the regularization of documents for recognition in other countries.
Contact us and receive all the support and advice from our lawyer specializing in document apostille, Dr. Paul Batista.
