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Hi. I am a US citizen living in nyc. My wife is Brasilian. We need a copy of her birth certificate. Can you please tell me how I can do this online or by mail?
I believe she will have to draw up a "procuracao" to allow someone in Brazil to act for her. This can be done at the Brazilian Consulate in NYC.
The person whom she chooses will have to go to the "cartorio' where her birth was registered to ask for a copy of the birth certificate.
I do not believe this can be done by mail or online.
She should check with the Consulate for details. My experience has been that they respond most quickly by email and are rather hard to get in touch with by phone.
Best of luck.
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Sandra
Expertise
Drawing on my personal travel experience in Brazil (more than a decade's worth), as well as time spent living in Brazil (especially Salvador, Bahia) and knowledge of the Brazilian community in the U.S., I can help with most questions concerning travel, specific destinations, paperwork for moving, marriage or business, and more. I enjoy helping people get the most from their stay in Brazil. I'd be happy to hear from you.
Experience
I have spent considerable time in Brazil, living and travelling, over more than a decade. I have travelled widely throughout much of Brazil, sometimes solo and sometimes with Brazilian friends and relatives, and am familiar with many destinations.
I have done translation and interpretation, and also have taught ESL.
Publications
I write for a number of travel forums, blogs and publications concerning Brazil.
Education/Credentials
BA, technical certificates
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