Official translation for Portugal
A translation certified before a Portuguese notary, lawyer or solicitor, or by a consulate.
What it is calledCertified translation (tradução certificada)
Who can sign it
Portugal has no sworn translators. The translator declares the translation faithful before a notary, lawyer, solicitor or registry office, which certifies it; Portuguese consulates can also certify translations.
What it must contain
The certificate identifies the translator, the languages and the original document, and is attached to the translation and a copy of the original.
Who asks for it
AIMA (immigration and residence), the IRN and civil registries (nationality, marriage), courts, universities and DGES for degree recognition.
Apostille and legalisation
Portugal is a member of the Apostille Convention. Documents in English, French or Spanish are sometimes accepted untranslated; ask the receiving office.
Order a translation for Portugal
These guides summarise published requirements and are for general information. Rules change and individual offices can ask for more, so the receiving authority always has the final word.
Other countries
United States
A complete English translation with a signed certificate of accuracy from the translator.
Read the guide →United Kingdom
A translation confirmed in writing by the translator or translation company as true and accurate.
Read the guide →Spain
A translation signed and stamped by a sworn translator appointed by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Read the guide →France
A translation by a translator registered as an expert with a French Court of Appeal.
Read the guide →Germany
A translation by a translator sworn in before a German regional court.
Read the guide →Italy
A translation sworn by the translator before an Italian court clerk, justice of the peace or notary.
Read the guide →Canada
A translation by a certified member of a provincial translators’ association, or one backed by an affidavit.
Read the guide →Australia
A translation by a translator credentialed by NAATI, the Australian accreditation authority.
Read the guide →Mexico
A Spanish translation by an expert translator authorised by a Mexican state or federal court.
Read the guide →Brazil
A Portuguese translation by a public translator registered with a Brazilian state board of trade.
Read the guide →United Arab Emirates
An Arabic translation by a translator licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice.
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