General Information

The Embassy can issue a public power of attorney for Brazilians over 18, capable, or emancipated minors, holders of a valid Brazilian identification document, as well as for foreigners with a valid National Registry of Foreigners (RNE/RNM) card.

The individual or legal entity that grants powers to another by means of a power of attorney is called a grantor; the person who receives the powers is called a grantee.

Brazilian law determines that certain powers of attorney shall only be deemed valid and produce legal effects if they are public. The following types (and others) belong to this category:

• Power of attorney for marriage purposes
• Power of attorney for divorce purposes 
• Power of attorney for mortgage purposes, and for purchase and sale of real estate and vehicles
• Power of attorney for the purpose of transfer of assets and rights etc. 
• Power of attorney whose principal is between 16 and 18 years old, is illiterate or, for any other reason, is unable to sign the document

 * From January 10, 2024, all Brazilian citizens must have a CPF number in order to request services at the Embassy. If you don't have a CPF, please click here for more details about how to request one.