The Birth Certificate: Essential for Portuguese Nationality

A birth certificate is an essential document for those wishing to apply for Portuguese nationality (portuguese citizenship), whether through descent or filiation. However, many children and grandchildren of Portuguese nationals encounter difficulties locating the birth certificates of their parents or grandparents, which hinders the nationality application process. Our service of birth certificate search in Portugal is essential for those seeking Portuguese nationality.

Why the Birth Certificate in Portugal is Essential for Portuguese Nationality?

The birth certificate of the Portuguese ancestor is indispensable to prove their connection to Portugal. For children and grandchildren of Portuguese nationals, having this document is the first step in the nationality application process. Often, the applicant may not have all the necessary information, making it difficult to obtain the document independently. Our service conducts the search, locates the document, and sends it to you, no matter where you are.

How to Search for and Issue a Birth Certificate in Portugal

Our process is simple and efficient:

1. Initial Consultation: We collect all the provided information, such as name, parentage, and place of birth.
2. Archive Search: Based on the information, we search for the document in public or ecclesiastical archives in Portugal.
3. Issuance and Delivery: Once located, we issue the birth certificate and arrange for its delivery anywhere in the world.

Types of Documents We Locate

In addition to birth certificates, we can also locate other important documents, such as:

• Baptism records (for registrations prior to 1911);
• Marriage certificates;
• Death certificates.

Costs and Timeframes

The birth certificate search service involves the payment of fees to the public institutions responsible for the records. These fees are charged separately from our professional fees. In more complex cases, where there is incomplete information, the search may take up to 30 days or longer.

Why Choose Us?

With years of experience in historical document research in Portugal, we guarantee a fast and secure service. Our team is familiar with the archives and necessary processes to locate old documents, ensuring you have the birth certificate required to initiate your Portuguese nationality application.

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Contact us now to find out how we can help you locate the birth certificate needed for your Portuguese nationality application.

Adriano Martins Pinheiro, lawyer in Portugal

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