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:
- 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.
- 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:
- Transcribe the Marriage: Have it transcribed at a Brazilian consulate or embassy.
- Select a Marriage Regime: Choose the appropriate regime for your marriage.
- 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.