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Marriage is a milestone that affects many aspects of life, from taxes to immigration status and even academic aid. If you’re dealing with a marriage certificate from Brazil while living abroad or using a foreign marriage certificate in Brazil, here’s a streamlined guide to help you through the process.

When You Need a Marriage Certificate from Brazil

There are several situations where you might need to present your original Brazilian marriage certificate:

• Immigration: If you’re moving to a new country, like the United States.
• Education: Applying for financial aid or attending school abroad.
• Employment: Proving tax status for a job in a foreign country.
• Marriage Abroad: If you’re still legally married in Brazil and planning to marry someone else in a different country.
• Divorce: To facilitate a divorce while living abroad so you can remarry.

Finding Your Marriage Certificate

Getting your marriage certificate from Brazil can be challenging, especially if it’s lost or damaged. You typically need the original copy, which involves:

1. Visiting the Civil Registry: Go to the registry in the state where you were married. Note that many registries are still working with paper records, though some are starting to offer online services.
2. Hiring a Representative: To streamline this process, consider hiring a service like ours. We can assist you in obtaining your documents quickly and efficiently.

Common Questions

Are foreign marriage certificates valid in Brazil?

Yes, if you marry abroad, Brazil will recognize your marriage. However, you need to:

1. Transcribe the Marriage: Have it transcribed at a Brazilian consulate or embassy.
2. Select a Marriage Regime: Choose the appropriate regime for your marriage.
3. Register in Brazil: Record the marriage and its transcription in a Brazilian registry.

Do I need to register my Brazilian marriage in the U.S.?

The U.S. doesn’t have a national marriage registry, so you generally don’t need to report your Brazilian marriage unless for specific reasons like immigration or legal matters.

How long does naturalization take through marriage?

With a marriage-based green card, you can apply for U.S. citizenship after three years. For marriages that took place abroad, you’ll need a new marriage certificate to be issued with an apostille and then have everything translated into English by a certified translation company like ours.

Can I order a marriage certificate from abroad?

Many Brazilian registries still operate offline and won’t ship documents internationally. We can help by issuing a new marriage certificate, apostille it, and ship it securely to you anywhere in the world.

How We Can Help

At The Translation Company, we specialize in providing certified translation services to help with your apostille process for international documents. Whether you need a Brazilian marriage certificate translated or assistance with any other documentation, we’re here to simplify the process for you.

Ready to get started? Visit our website or reach out for a quote today, and let us handle the details while you focus on your next big step.

Ramadan begins at Sunset on March 23, 2023. To all of our Muslim friends, we wish for you a blessed Ramadan.

Ramadan (Arabic: رَمَضَان, romanized: Ramaḍān [ra.ma.dˤaːn]; is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting (sawm), prayer, reflection and community. A commemoration of Muhammad’s first revelation, the annual observance of Ramadan is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam and lasts twenty-nine to thirty days, from one sighting of the crescent moon to the next.

Fasting from dawn to sunset is fard (obligatory) for all adult Muslims who are not acutely or chronically ill, traveling, elderly, breastfeeding, diabetic, or menstruating. The predawn meal is referred to as suhur, and the nightly feast that breaks the fast is called iftar. Although fatwas have been issued declaring that Muslims who live in regions with a midnight sun or polar night should follow the timetable of Mecca, it is common practice to follow the timetable of the closest country in which night can be distinguished from day.

The spiritual rewards (thawab) of fasting are believed to be multiplied during Ramadan. Accordingly, during the hours of fasting Muslims refrain not only from food and drink, but also tobacco products, sexual relations, and sinful behavior, devoting themselves instead to salat (prayer) and study of the Quran.

-Wikipedia

The Complete Ramadan Guide: The Comprehensive Guide For Making Most Out Of The Holy Month Of Ramadan by Abdullah Sulaimon

Secrets of Divine Love: A Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam (Ramadan Books That Inspire the Heart) by A. Helwa

The Gift of Ramadan  by Rabiah York Lumbard 

Happy Holi! Holi festival (also known as the Festival of Colours, the Festival of Spring, or the Festival of Love) is one of the most important holidays in Hinduism. The festival marks the beginning of spring while celebrating the love between the Hindu gods Radha and Krishna. Holi also signifies triumph of good over evil . The festival is primarily celebrated in India, but is also celebrated in certain parts of asia and around the world as the Indian diaspora has spread throughout. Colored pigment powder is thrown and smeared onto celebrants to commemorate when Krishna invited Radha to color his face any color she wanted, as he was ashamed of his dark skin compared to her fair complexion. Radha did so and the two became a couple. Will you be celebrating Holi today?

March is women’s history Month and we would like to share and acknowledge some of the women who have changed history! 

Ellen Ochoa was the first Hispanic woman in space beginning in 1993, when she spent 9 days on the space Shuttle Discovery. She logged nearly 1,000 hours in space over the course of 4 missions between 1999 and 2002. Ochoa went on to become the first Hispanic Woman to be head of the Johnson Space Center. Ellen has recently accepted a position on the Board of Directors with SRI International, a non profit independent research institution, serving the government and industry with innovative solutions to the world’s most important problems. 

Ellen also wrote a bilingual children’s book We Are All Scientists / Todos somos científicos. 

Ellen Ochoa is a name that will go down in history as one of the most influential women in the field of space exploration. Not only was she the first Latin American astronaut to go to space, but she also served as the director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, making her the first Hispanic woman to lead a NASA center. Ellen Ochoa’s career and contributions to NASA have left a lasting impact on the field of space exploration and continue to inspire young women and minorities to pursue careers in STEM fields.

Ellen Ochoa was born on May 10, 1958, in Los Angeles, California. She grew up in a family of immigrants, and her parents instilled in her a strong work ethic and a belief that education was the key to success. Ochoa was a gifted student and excelled in math and science. She went on to study physics at San Diego State University and earned a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Stanford University.

In 1990, Ochoa was selected as an astronaut candidate by NASA. She completed her training and went on her first space mission in 1993 aboard the space shuttle Discovery. Ochoa’s primary role on the mission was to use the shuttle’s robotic arm to deploy a tracking and data relay satellite. She went on to participate in three more space missions, logging a total of 978 hours in space.

Ochoa’s accomplishments as an astronaut are impressive, but it is her leadership as the director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center that sets her apart. She served as the director from 2013 to 2018 and was responsible for the management of the center, which includes over 10,000 civil servants and contractors. During her tenure, Ochoa oversaw the development of new technologies and programs, including the Orion spacecraft, which is designed to take astronauts to Mars.

Ochoa’s contributions to NASA have been recognized with numerous awards and honors, including induction into the United States Astronaut Hall of Fame in 2017. She has also been a vocal advocate for diversity and inclusion in STEM fields, using her platform to encourage young people from underrepresented backgrounds to pursue careers in science and engineering.

Ellen Ochoa’s legacy at NASA will continue to inspire future generations of scientists and engineers. Her groundbreaking achievements as an astronaut and her leadership as the director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center have left a lasting impact on the field of space exploration. Ochoa’s story serves as a reminder that with hard work, determination, and a passion for learning, anyone can achieve their dreams and make a significant contribution to society.

Thank you Ellen Ochoas for your contribution to space, STEM, literature and women’s history.

We Are All Scientists /Todos somos científicos 

Astronaut Ellen Ochoa (STEM Trailblazer Bios) 

The Astronaut With a Song for the Stars: The Story of Dr. Ellen Ochoa (Amazing Scientists, 4) Hardcover – Picture Book, September 24, 2019