Requesting the international version of a civil registry certificate
Birth, marriage and death certificates can be requested in international format. The international version of a certificate is used to present to entities outside Portugal, and contains translations into several languages.
The international version of a certificate can be requested in person or by post, and is only issued on paper.
Service channels
Learn where you can carry out the service and what are the advantages of each channel
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Over the counter
At Civil Registry Offices, Citizen Shops, IRN Registration Centres or Consulates.
Check the associated costs in the "How much does it cost" field.
You can also apply by post at any civil registry office.
Who can request the international version of a civil registry certificate?
What documents are needed and what are the requirements for requesting the international version of a civil registry certificate?
To request the international version of a certificate, you will need to provide some personal information, such as your name, your place of birth and, if possible, the registration number of the person(s) whom the certificate concerns.
The information required may vary depending on the type of certificate you are requesting.
How much does it cost to request the international version of a civil registry certificate?
The price of the international version of a certificate depends on the purpose (the reason why you need the certificate):
- paper international version of a certificate for Social Security or family allowance purposes – 10 €
- paper international version of a certificate for any other purpose – 20 €.
How do you request the international version of a civil registry certificate?
You can request the international version of a certificate by post or in person:
- at a at a civil registry office counter;
- at a Citizen Shop;
- at an IRN Registry Space; or
- abroad, at a Portuguese consulate.
You can also make a request by post, by writing to any civil registry office counter.
For how long is the international version of a certificate valid?