Brazilian Criminal Record Translation
Certified translation of Brazilian criminal record certificates (certidões de antecedentes criminais) from Portuguese into English, including the search result and the issue and validation data. The certificate is delivered as a PDF containing the complete translation, the signed Affidavit of Translation and a copy of the original.
For an overview of the process, see our certified translation service. Requirements vary by institution, so confirm those of the institution that will receive your document.
Common Uses
Institutions abroad may require a police clearance or criminal record certificate for immigration, employment or professional licensing. The receiving institution determines which certificates and issue dates it accepts.
Related documents: Brazilian birth certificate translation and Brazilian marriage certificate translation.
- Visa and residency applications
- Employment abroad
- Professional licensing and registration
- Other requests that require a criminal record certificate
If the receiving institution requires a different type of translation, indicate this in your quote request and we will recommend the appropriate service. Sworn translation for use in Brazil.
Scope of the Translation
The entire certificate is translated, including the data needed to identify it and verify it with the issuing agency.
- Identification details and the search result
- Name of the issuing agency in its official English form, such as Federal Police (Polícia Federal)
- Authentication code and validation web address
- Date and time of issue, with the time in 24-hour format
- Seals, stamps and signatures identified in brackets where they appear, with the text of each stamp translated
Each document is delivered as a PDF containing the complete translation, the signed Affidavit of Translation and a copy of the original, in that order.
Submission Guidelines
- Confirm which issuing agency the institution requires and how recent the certificate must be.
- Send the complete file, including the authentication code and validation web address if the certificate shows them.