Birth, Death, and Filiation Registration at the Civil Registry

Practical and legal guide on the procedures for birth registration, death declaration, and filiation recognition in the Civil Registry of Natural Persons.

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Context Note: This content describes Brazilian notary and civil registry law (direito notarial e registral brasileiro).

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Procedures for Birth Registration, Death Registration, and Filiation Recognition in the Civil Registry

FAQ

How does birth registration work in the Civil Registry of Natural Persons?

Birth registration formalizes a person's legal existence and generates their first certificate. You perform it at the Civil Registry of Natural Persons (Registro Civil das Pessoas Naturais) by presenting the Live Birth Declaration (Declaração de Nascido Vivo - DNV) and parent identification documents. The act is free of charge for all Brazilian citizens.

What is the procedure and deadline for late death registration after an IML report?

When a death requires a forensic examination at the Medical-Legal Institute (Instituto Médico Legal - IML), the medical examiner issues a Death Certificate (Declaração de Óbito - DO). You must declare the death at the registry office within the statutory deadline of 24 hours up to 15 days. If this period expires, you must initiate an administrative procedure for late registration directly at the registry office.

Base legal

  • provimento_cnj 149 2023 — Provimento CNJ nº 149/2023
  • provimento_cnj 149 2023 — Provimento CNJ nº 149/2023
  • lei_federal 8.935 1994 — Lei nº 8.935/1994
  • lei_federal 14.382 2022 — Lei nº 14.382/2022
  • lei_federal 8.935 1994 — Lei nº 8.935/1994

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