Power of attorney in Brazil

Member since 02 June 2019

homendepicanhaMember02 July 2019 09:45:54

Can please somebody tell me what is the process to get a power of attorney for a foreigner in Brazil. I am from the UK, hold a brazilian permanent visa, RNE and have a CPF. I would like to nominate my mother in law who is Brazilian to be my power of attorney, so that she can collect my newly issued RNE on my behalf, as I will not be in the country to collect it myself. Can a power of attorney be done at a Cartório in Brazil. Thank you.

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Texanbrazil ViP

Member since 10 February 2018

TexanbrazilViP02 July 2019 15:28:21

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Are you in UK or Brasil?
If in UK you can have one done by a solicitor and then translated and signed in the presence of and by any Notary Public and apostilled.
In BR I would find a lawyer to help. Mather in law may be able to help.

jland912 Serial expat

Member since 14 July 2013

jland912Serial expat02 July 2019 16:35:15

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In Brazil, it can be done at a Cartorio. Abroad you can do it at a consulate.

Jim

homendepicanha Member

Member since 02 June 2019

homendepicanhaMember02 July 2019 21:18:46

Thanks for your reply. I heard that is was possible to do the power of attorney at a Cartorio. Just wanted to check if the process was any different considering I am not a Brazilian, even though I have permanent visa, RNE and CPF.

Texanbrazil ViP

Member since 10 February 2018

TexanbrazilViP03 July 2019 16:30:37

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I had an issue here with POA at Cartorio. After a few times visiting them they became better, but had to use a lawyer (knew the place) to get it.

jland912 Serial expat

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jland912Serial expat04 July 2019 18:59:48

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Always take someone who is fluent in Portuguese. It helps a lot. The process should be the same no matter who you are or where you are from.

Jim

homendepicanha Member

Member since 02 June 2019

homendepicanhaMember04 July 2019 22:41:19

Thanks for the tip! My Portuguese is mas o menos!

Do you have to know how much it costs to get a Power Of Attorney issued at a Cartorio? I looked online but couldn't find this info. Thanks

jland912 Serial expat

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jland912Serial expat05 July 2019 13:51:30

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I don't know. I would think it would be minimal. I think it depends on where you go.

Jim

Texanbrazil ViP

Member since 10 February 2018

TexanbrazilViP05 July 2019 14:52:22

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The Judicial system appoints/approves the position and/or company and pays the cartorio a percentage of each process This percentage can be different in each area. and hard to find most fees unless you ask at the office.