International Marriage and Common Law Registration

International marriage or registering a stable union means legalizing a union between two people of different nationalities in conformity with Brazilian law. We at Amorim offer comprehensive support for everything you need for this. We orient you about the legal requirements, manage the necessary documents, and make sure that all the steps are carried out in such a way that the marriage or stable union is recognized in Brazil.

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This service is intended for couples of different nationalities, or living in different countries, who would like to make their union official in Brazil by marrying or registering their stable union here. Sometimes it’s also helpful for foreigners who would like to apply for permanent residence in Brazil based on family reunion.

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"You need to present the following documents at the appropriate type of notary:

Personal documents: Both partners need to provide their IDs, passports, and birth certificates., Sometimes foreign birth certificates need to be translated, apostilled, and registered beforehand.
Certificate of marriage or stable union: Both of you must provide documents that prove your current marital status, including whether you are single or divorced, as appropriate.
Proof of residence: You must provide proof of residence as a couple.
Additional documents: According to the requirements of the authority responsible for the registration, you may have to obtain additional documents that it requests.
Registration steps: You must follow the legal steps to register your marriage or legalize your stable union in Brazil."

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Normally from 1 to 3 months, depending on how long it takes you to prepare your documents and get them validated as well as how efficient the responsible authorities are.

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.Legalizing an international marriage or registering a stable union ensures some important legal and social rights for you as a couple. It helps with immigration and obtaining citizenship, gives you some legal certainty, and simplifies questions about your assets and estate.

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"You will be assisted by a lawyer with expertise in international and family law, to make sure that all the legal requirements are met. We at Amorim commit to providing comprehensive assistance, helping you and reassuring you at every step in the process."

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