Certified Copy and Second Copy of a Deed: How to Request

Context Note: This content describes Brazilian notary law and extrajudicial procedures in Brazil (State of Pernambuco).

This article answers

• What is a certified copy (traslado) and what is a second copy of a public deed?
• Who can request a certified copy or official certificate of a public deed?
• What documents are required to request a second copy of a deed?
• How to request a second copy of a deed in person or online?
• How much does it cost and how long does it take to receive the certified copy or official certificate?

In summary

• The certified copy (traslado) is the first official copy of the public deed handed to the parties immediately after its execution in the notary book.
• The second copy of a deed is issued later as a notary certificate (certidão notarial), possessing the same evidentiary value and public faith as the original document.
• Anyone can request the issuance of a public deed certificate, guaranteed by the principle of notary publicity.
• The procedure can be done in person at the competent notary office (tabelionato de notas) or online via the e-Notariado platform.

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FAQ

What is a certified copy (traslado) and what is a second copy of a public deed?

The certified copy (traslado) is the first faithful and official copy of the public deed issued by the notary office immediately after the parties sign the act in the notary book. The second copy of a deed is a new certificate issued later, which possesses exactly the same evidentiary force and public faith as the original document.

Who can request a certified copy or official certificate of a public deed?

Any citizen can request a certificate or second copy of a public deed, without needing to demonstrate prior legal interest. An exception applies to wills while the testator is alive and to acts subject to judicial secrecy.

What documents are required to request a second copy of a deed?

You must present an official photo ID document and your CPF number. It is recommended to provide the book number, page number, and execution date of the act, or state the full names and CPF numbers of the parties involved.

Base legal

• provimento_cnj 149 2023 — Provimento CNJ nº 149/2023
• lei_federal 10.406 2002 — Lei nº 10.406/2002
• lei_federal 8.935 1994 — Lei nº 8.935/1994
• codigo 10.406 2002 — Lei nº 10.406/2002 — Código Civil
• lei_federal 14.382 2022 — Lei nº 14.382/2022
• lei_federal 8.935 1994 — Lei nº 8.935/1994

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