Professional services

Notary Office

Responsible for attesting to the authenticity and legality of acts and documents, i.e., certifying that a given signature or act is authentic and legal.

Main services:

  • Signature verification: confirming that the signature on a document is genuine;
  • Authentication of copies: certifying that a copy of a document is identical to the original;
  • Public powers of attorney: drafting and registering powers of attorney directly at the notary’s office;
    Public deeds in general (e.g., purchase and sale of real estate, donations, contracts with public force).

Locations:
You can find the service you need at the listed locations or search for a Notary Office of your choice.

13th Notary Office – Botafogo
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Address: R. Real Grandeza, 193 – shops 1 and 11 – Botafogo
Phone: (21) 3030-3013

6th Notary Office of Rio de Janeiro
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Address: R. Arthur Bernardes, 14B – Catete
Phone: (21) 2558-0117

17th Notary Office of the Capital
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Address: R. do Carmo, 63 – Centro, Rio de Janeiro
Phone: (21) 2107-9800

Registry Office for Titles and Documents

Its function is to register and preserve documents so that they have legal validity before third parties, that is, to officially prove that the document exists and was presented in Brazil.

Main services:

  • Registration of already translated foreign documents;
  • Registration of private contracts, declarations, notifications and other documents;
  • Generation of registration certificates.

Locations:
You can find the service you need at the listed locations or search for a Registry of Deeds and Documents office of your choice.

2nd Registry Office of Titles and Documents of Rio de Janeiro
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Address: R. S. José, 90 – Room 1805 – Centro, Rio de Janeiro
Phone: (21) 2531-1304

3rd Registry Office of Titles and Documents
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Address: R. da Quitanda, 52 – Centro, Rio de Janeiro
Phone: (21) 2221-2005

6th Registry Office of Titles and Documents
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Address: CERD – Central de Registro de Documentos, Rua do Carmo, 57 loja – Centro, Rio de Janeiro
Phones: (21) 3852-6641 / (21) 99696-4857

Law firm specializing in Corporate Law

Locations:
You can find the service you need at the locations listed below or search for a Corporate Law firm of your choice.

Mattos Filho
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 7 pm
Address: Praia do Flamengo, 200 – 11th floor – Flamengo
Phone: (21) 3231-8100

Sworn translation

The complete list of certified translators accredited by the Commercial Registry of the State of Rio de Janeiro (JUCERJA) can be found on the institution’s official website. Before hiring their services, it’s best to verify that the professional is qualified and in good standing.