Destination: Brazil
Apostilles for Documents Going to Brazil
Brazil has accepted apostilles since August 2016. For official use, documents then need a sworn translation by a tradutor público in Brazil.
- Government fee included
- Rush and same-day available
- Open every day 8am–10pm
At a glance
Common Uses
- Residency and family reunification: apostilled birth and marriage certificates and background checks.
- Registering a marriage or birth at a Brazilian registry office (cartório).
- Recognition of U.S. degrees at Brazilian universities.
- Company formation: apostilled corporate documents and powers of attorney.
Translation in Brazil
Brazilian authorities generally require translations by a tradutor público juramentado, a sworn translator registered with a Brazilian state commercial board. That translation is usually done in Brazil after the apostille.
Not sure this is the right document or the right apostille? Call (805) 866-4199, any day 8am–10pm. We will tell you exactly what your destination needs before you pay for anything.
How It Works
Done for You, Start to Finish
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Book Online
Pick the service and a time, and pay securely. Or call and we will set it up with you.
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Drop Off or Mail
Bring it to 1117 State St, book a mobile visit, or mail it in. We notarize first if your document needs it.
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We Submit It
We check it, then submit it to the California Secretary of State for the apostille.
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You Get It Back
Pick it up at the office or choose tracked return shipping anywhere in the world.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a U.S. translator translate documents for Brazil?
For official use, Brazil generally requires a sworn translator registered in Brazil. Ask the receiving office.
Ready to Get Started?
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