Title Protest Procedure: Complete Guide

Understand all phases of the title protest procedure, from document submission and notice deadlines to cancellation of the act and certificate issuance.

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Context note: The following content describes Brazilian notarial and registry law.

This article answers

  • How does the title protest procedure work at the registry?
  • What are the stages of the title protest procedure?
  • How to perform a protest cancellation after the title protest procedure?
  • What data appears on the certificate of the title protest procedure?
  • How long does the title protest procedure take?

In summary

  • The title protest procedure is a public act that formally proves default on a financial obligation or non-acceptance of a credit instrument (Lei nº 8.935/1994 - Notary and Registry Law, art. 1º).
  • The workflow involves document reception, formal logging (entry), formal notice (summons) to the debtor, and execution of the protest act if payment is not made within three business days.
  • Cancellation of the record depends on full settlement of the debt and issuance of a discharge declaration (letter of consent) by the creditor, a formality that restores credit standing.
  • Anyone can request protest certificates to check for existing debts under the names of individuals or legal entities, respecting the public transparency of notarial acts ([CHECK: Lei nº 9.492/1997, art. 27]).

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FAQ

How does the title protest procedure work at the registry?

The title protest procedure is a formal act in which the notary logs the default or non-acceptance of a negotiable obligation. The creditor presents the public or private document, and the registry serves notice to the debtor to pay within three business days.

What are the stages of the title protest procedure?

The stages comprise reception and title qualification, entry logging in the daily journal, issuance of notice to the debtor, a three-business-day window for payment, and protest execution if the debt remains unpaid.

Base legal

  • 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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