Transcription of Marriage Certificates

Transcription of Marriage Certificate of Portuguese Nationals Married Abroad

1. Foreign Marriage Certificate: Original document issued by the country where the marriage occurred, legalized or apostilled (according to the Hague Convention).

2. Portuguese Spouse's Birth Certificate: Issued by the civil registry in Portugal (updated).

3. Portuguese Spouse's Identification Document: Passport or national ID card.

4. Foreign Spouse's Identification Document (if applicable): Valid passport or ID document.

5. Proof of Residence (if applicable): Proof of address of the spouses in Portugal or abroad.

6. Proof of Payment of Fees: Receipt for payment of transcription fees.

1. Transcription of Marriage for Civil Status Recognition in Portugal

   1. Foreign Marriage Certificate: Original document legalized or apostilled and translated into Portuguese, if necessary.

   2. Applicant's Updated Birth Certificate: Issued by the Portuguese civil registry.

   3. Applicant's Identification Document: Passport, national ID card, or another valid document.

   4. Proof of Dissolution of Previous Marriages (if applicable): Divorce or death certificate of the former spouse, legalized or apostilled.

   5. Proof of Payment of Fees: Receipt for payment of transcription fees.

2. Transcription of Marriage with Recognition of Common-Law Marriage

   1. Foreign Marriage Certificate: Original document legalized or apostilled and translated, if not in Portuguese.

   2. Portuguese Spouse's Birth Certificate: Updated and issued by the Portuguese civil registry.

   3. Common-Law Marriage Recognition Certificate (if applicable): Document recognizing the common-law marriage before the marriage, issued by the competent authority.

   4. Identification Documents of Both Spouses: Passport, national ID card, or another valid document.

   5. Proof of Payment of Fees: Receipt for payment of transcription fees.

3. Transcription of Marriage for Nationality Processes

   1. Foreign Marriage Certificate: Original document legalized or apostilled, with official translation if necessary.

   2. Portuguese Spouse's Updated Birth Certificate: Issued by the Portuguese civil registry.

   3. Proof of Identity of Both Spouses: Passport or valid identification document.

   4. Criminal Record Certificate of the Foreign Spouse: Certificate issued by the country of origin and other countries where the spouse has resided.

   5. Proof of Payment of Fees: Receipt for payment of transcription fees.

4. Transcription of Marriage After the Death of One Spouse

   1. Foreign Marriage Certificate: Original document legalized or apostilled and translated, if necessary.

   2. Death Certificate of the Deceased Spouse: Document issued by the country of origin or country of death, legalized or apostilled.

   3. Portuguese Spouse's Birth Certificate: Updated and issued by the Portuguese civil registry.

   4. Identification Document of the Surviving Spouse: Passport or national ID card.

   5. Proof of Payment of Fees: Receipt for payment of transcription fees.

5. Transcription of Marriage with Specific Property Regime

   1. Foreign Marriage Certificate: Original document containing the adopted property regime, legalized or apostilled.

   2. Prenuptial Agreement Certificate (if applicable): Document proving the prior agreement between spouses on the property regime, legalized and translated.

   3. Portuguese Spouse's Birth Certificate: Updated and issued by the Portuguese civil registry.

   4. Identification Documents of Both Spouses: Passport or another valid document.

   5. Proof of Payment of Fees: Receipt for payment of transcription fees.

6. Important Observations

   1. Legalization/Apostille: All documents issued abroad must be legalized or apostilled for recognition in Portugal.

   2. Sworn Translation: Documents in languages other than Portuguese must be translated by a sworn translator.

   3. Validity Period: Foreign certificates have an expiration date, which must be respected for the process.

   4. Additional Requirements: Depending on the case, additional documents may be requested by Portuguese authorities.