Apostille Services for Portugal: Fast, Reliable, and Professional in Miami

Portugal is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, which means US-issued public documents can be authenticated by apostille for use in Portugal. Miami Dade Apostille coordinates this process for individuals, families, and businesses in South Florida and nationwide.

Related: Apostille for Portugal — country page

Why Portugal Requires an Apostille

Portuguese institutions — notaries, universities, government agencies, employers, and courts — generally do not accept foreign documents without authentication. The apostille is the internationally recognized method for certifying that a public document was issued by the competent authority in its country of origin.

Documents Commonly Apostilled for Portugal

• Birth, marriage, and death certificates
• Powers of attorney and notarized affidavits
• University diplomas and academic transcripts
• FBI background checks and criminal records
• Corporate and business documents
• Court records and judgments

The Process

• Free document review: Send a scan. We confirm whether the document is ready or needs prior steps.
• Preparation: We coordinate notarization if required, or verify the copy is certified by the issuing authority.
• Submission to the Secretary of State: We submit to the appropriate state authority for the apostille.
• Return: We send the apostilled document by mail or courier, or directly to your recipient in Portugal.

Certified Translation to Portuguese

Many Portuguese institutions require documents in Portuguese. Miami Dade Apostille provides certified translations and can coordinate the apostille and translation together to reduce turnaround time.

Turnaround and Rush Requests

Standard Florida apostille processing takes several business days. For urgent requests, 24-hour emergency appointments are available by request. Call 1-800-631-9171 to discuss your timeline.

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