Types of Portuguese birth certificates
Portugal offers different formats of birth certificates depending on the purpose of use:
1. Full Birth Certificate (Certidão de Nascimento Completa)
Includes all details recorded in the civil registry, such as parents, grandparents, amendments, and annotations (marriage, divorce, citizenship changes).
2. Short Birth Certificate (Certidão de Narrativa / Certidão Simplificada)
A simplified version that contains only essential information—name, date, place of birth, and parents.
Often used for school enrollment, social security, or basic administrative tasks.
3. Certified / Legalized Certificate
A birth certificate with apostille or official legalization, required for international use, such as immigration procedures outside the EU.
Every part of getting your Portuguese birth certificate can be done online, so not only you don’t have to request it physically, you can also request it while not being in Portugal.
Obtaining a Portuguese birth certificate online is a convenient and efficient option for establishing your identity and legal status in Portugal.
By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily request and receive a Portuguese birth certificate from the comfort of your own home.
