Hugh Phelan, Solicitor & Notary Public — appointed by the Chief Justice of Ireland — provides expert notarisation, apostille, and legalisation for all documents destined for Brazil. Douglas, Cork.
If you are moving to Brazil, working there, buying property, or dealing with Brazil authorities from Ireland, you will almost certainly need your Irish documents officially notarised. Hugh Phelan — Solicitor and Notary Public appointed by the Chief Justice of Ireland — provides the internationally recognised certification that Brazil authorities require.
Brazil is a Hague Convention member and accepts Irish apostilles, typically accompanied by a certified Portuguese translation. Hugh Phelan assists clients with Brazilian immigration, property transactions, and citizenship by descent applications. The Irish-Brazilian connection is historic, and Hugh Phelan's office sees regular demand for Brazil-bound document notarisation.
Brazil IS a Hague Convention member — Irish apostilles accepted directly.
Brazilian cartórios (public notary offices) and government bodies require documents to be translated into Portuguese by a certified sworn translator (tradutor juramentado) in addition to the apostille. Hugh Phelan advises on the complete process.
Hugh Phelan has been practising as a Solicitor in Cork since 2003 and holds a full notarial appointment from the Chief Justice of Ireland. He has notarised thousands of documents for worldwide use, including Brazil. His dual qualification in Irish and English law, combined with deep knowledge of international legalisation, makes him uniquely suited to handle your documents correctly the first time.
The key authority for foreign documents in Brazil is: Cartório / Receita Federal / Polícia Federal. Hugh Phelan's office provides guidance on submitting documents to the correct Brazil authorities and any translation requirements.
Call our Douglas, Cork office on (021) 489 7134 (Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm), or email info@phelansolicitors.com. For full details visit phelansolicitors.com/notary-public/.
Yes. Brazil is a Hague Convention member. Irish apostilled documents are accepted in Brazil, usually with a certified Portuguese translation.
Yes. Most Brazilian authorities require a certified Portuguese translation by a sworn translator in addition to the apostille.
Irish birth certificates, marriage certificates, police clearance, and academic qualifications — all notarised and apostilled. Portuguese translations required.
Yes. Powers of attorney and company documents for Brazilian real estate are regularly prepared and notarised by Hugh Phelan.
Notarisation: same-day. Apostille: 3–5 days. Allow extra time for Portuguese translation. Total: 2–4 weeks.
Hugh Phelan — same-day appointments available in Douglas, Cork.
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