Certified Translation of Portuguese Documents

Certified Translation (Tradução Certificada) in Portugal is a translation prepared for official use and accompanied by the certification required for the relevant procedure. Portugal does not use one universal category of state-appointed “sworn translator” for every certified translation.

Depending on the document and receiving authority, a translation may be made or certified by a Portuguese notary, registry officer, lawyer or solicitor, a recognized chamber of commerce or industry, a suitable translator whose translation is certified by one of those entities, or a competent consulate.

The appropriate route depends on the document, language pair, destination and the requirements of the authority receiving it. In some procedures, a translation may also be waived when the applicable rules allow it.

Portugal Papers coordinates the translation and the appropriate certification formalities for the intended use of the document.

To obtain a certified translation independently:

Determine the Required Certification Route: We confirm the appropriate translator and certification formalities for the document, language pair and receiving authority.

Important Note: Certification requirements depend on the document and the authority receiving it. The translation should be prepared and certified in the form required for the specific procedure.