What is Apostille?
The Apostille is a certificate made by notaries that attest to the veracity of documents. This is a requirement arising from the fact that Brazil is a signatory to the Hague Convention, in force since August 14, 2016. Before requesting a sworn translation, the document must be apostilled so that this information appears in the translation.
What is the Hague Apostille?
Apostille or Hague Convention is a certificate that ensures the originality and validity of documents outside the country, making the process less bureaucratic and time-consuming.
Which countries accept Apostille Documents?
South Africa, Albania, Germany, Andorra, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Belarus, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burundi, Cape Verde, Kazakhstan, Chile, China (Hong Kong), China (Macau), Cyprus, Colombia, Cook Islands, Korea, Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, Dominica, El Salvador , Ecuador, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, United States of America, Estonia, Russian Federation, Fiji, Philippines, Finland, France, Georgia, Grenada, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hungary, India, Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Italy , Japan, Kosovo, Lesotho, Latvia, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malawi, Malta, Morocco, Marshall, Mauritius, Islands, Mexico, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Namibia, Nicaragua, Niue, Norway, New Zealand, Oman, Netherlands, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Kyrgyzstan, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Czech Republic, Republic of Moldova, Dominican Republic, Romania, Samoa, San Marino, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis , Sao Tome and Principe, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Serbia, Seychelles, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Suriname, Tajikistan, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu and Venezuela.
Is it possible to apostille a certified copy of a document?
Yes. Certified copies are accepted for the apostille.
Is it possible to validate the Apostille online?
Yes. Authenticity can be verified with a QR Code reader or on the CNJ (National Council of Justice from Brazil) website.