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Non-Existence of Record Apostille for Brazil

Route, timeline, translation and price for using a Non-Existence of Record in Brazil — based on the official Hague Convention status table.

Quick answer

Brazil accepts a U.S. apostille. Your Non-Existence of Record needs one apostille from the U.S. Department of State — 10–12 business days with us. Sworn Portuguese translation required.

Route
Apostille — one step
Hague member since
14 August 2016
Issuing authority
US Department of State / Social Security Administration
Translation
Sworn Portuguese translation required.

Is Brazil a Hague Convention country?

Yes. The Apostille Convention has been in force for Brazil since 14 August 2016, and for the United States since 15 October 1981 — so a U.S. apostille is accepted in Brazil with no embassy step.

The route to Brazil

A Non-Existence of Record is issued by US Department of State / Social Security Administration, a federal authority, so it is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — never by a state office. For Brazil, that apostille is the finish line.

People most often send documents to Brazil for residency, marriage, business registration. Receiving offices set their own requirements, so confirm what yours asks for — we’ll help you read it.

About the Non-Existence of Record

How to apostille a Certificate of Non-Existence of Record (CNR) — proof that a U.S.

This is one of the documents we can obtain for you. If you don’t have your Non-Existence of Record yet, we can request it and prepare it for Brazil in the same order.

Search parameters decide everything. A non-existence certificate covers exactly the name spelling, dates and record type searched. An ancestor's name misspelled, or a window that misses the relevant year, produces a certificate that proves nothing useful.

Timeline and price

StageTimeNotes
U.S. Department of State apostille10–12 business daysHand-delivered in Washington, D.C.
Certified translationAlongsideOrdered with the authentication so nothing waits in sequence
Return shipping1–3 days in the U.S.Tracked courier; worldwide delivery available

Price: $299 per document, government fees and U.S. shipping included.

Translation for Brazil

Sworn Portuguese translation required. We coordinate certified translation alongside the authentication so the document arrives ready to file.

How it works

  1. Confirm the route

    Tell us you’re sending a Non-Existence of Record to Brazil. We confirm route, price and timing before any payment.

  2. Get the document to us

    Ship it to our processing office, or to any of our U.S. offices and we route it internally.

  3. Pre-submission review

    We check it against authentication requirements to catch the problems that cause rejections.

  4. Department of State

    Hand-delivered to the Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C.

  5. Certified translation

    Arranged alongside so it arrives ready to file in Brazil.

  6. Delivery

    Returned to you by tracked courier, or sent directly to your recipient in Brazil.

Sources: HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (updated 30 June 2026) · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document.

Non-Existence of Record for Brazil — FAQ

Is Brazil part of the Hague Apostille Convention?

Yes. The Convention has been in force for Brazil since 14 August 2016, so a U.S. apostille is accepted there directly.

How long does it take to prepare a Non-Existence of Record for Brazil?

About 10–12 business days for the U.S. Department of State apostille, plus return shipping. Certified translation runs alongside.

How much does it cost to send a Non-Existence of Record to Brazil?

$299 per document, with government fees and U.S. shipping included. We confirm your exact price before any payment.

Do I need a translation for Brazil?

Sworn Portuguese translation required. We can arrange certified translation with your order.

Can you obtain the Non-Existence of Record for me?

Yes — we can request it and prepare it for Brazil in one order.

Do I have to be in the United States?

No. Most Brazil orders are handled entirely by mail, and we can ship the finished document anywhere.

Related: Non-Existence of Record — full guide · All documents for Brazil · Apostille vs. embassy legalization · Why apostilles get rejected

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