Birth
One or both parents must register births within 20 days of the event,
preferably in the Conservatória do Registo Civil [Register Office] in the area
where the child is born. The name chosen must be Portuguese or adapted, unless
one of the parents is not Portuguese (if foreign names are used). The parents
must take their identity cards and it is also advisable to take the child's
Health Record.
Marriage
There are two possible types of marriage: Catholic and civil. The legal
procedures applicable are the same for both types. If you choose the Catholic
marriage, you must choose a Catholic Church. Marriage is only possible between
people of different sexes of at least 18 years of age (or 17 years of age with
parental consent). There are also other restrictions related to family
relationships and intervals between two marriages.
Among other documents, you must take the following documents to a Register
Office in the area where one of the couple lives to begin the marriage
process:
- the couple’s birth certificates;
- their valid identity cards or passports.
The names of the couple are affixed in the respective Parish Council for
public consultation for one month. Two witnesses are required at the official
marriage ceremony.
Death
Deaths must be notified within 48 hours to the Register Office in the area
where the deceased lived. This is normally done by the undertakers responsible
for the funeral. The Local Tax Office must also be informed within 30 days of
the death, if the deceased had personal property.
Useful references:
- Ministério da Justiça
Rua do Ouro, 6
1149-019 Lisboa
Tel: 213 222 300
Fax: 213 423 198
Website
- INFOCID – Sistema Interdepartamental de Informação ao Cidadão
Tel: 213 605 300
Fax: 213 605 395
Text last edited March 2008
Source: European Union
© European Communities, 1995-2009
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