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Brazilian Birth Certificate
Brazilian Death Certificate/Transfer of Human Remains or Ashes to Brazil
Brazilian Marriage Certificate
Brazilian Passport
Legalization of Documents
Powers of Attorney
Brazilian Military Draft
Travel Authorization for Minors
Travelling with pets / plants
V I S A S
Other Consular Services
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School Documents Legalization of School Documents Includes transcripts, letters, certifications, diplomas and other documents issued by schools, high schools, colleges and universities.
The department within the Consulate-General in Chicago responsible for Legalization of School Documents is Legalization.
1) DOCUMENTS TO BE LEGALIZED MUST:
a) Be printed on institution’s letterhead;
b) Contain the institution’s name and address;
c) Contain rubber or haut relieve stamp;
d) Be signed by an authorized official (usually the principal, registrar, or counselor).
2) CONSULAR FEES
US$ 5.00 per document (not per page)
Method of Payment
The Consulate-General of Brazil in Chicago ONLY accepts payments in the form of a Money Order issued by the United States Postal Service (USPS), payable to the “Consulate-General of Brazil in Chicago.” Personal checks, credit cards, or any other forms of payment are not accepted.
3) PROCESSING TIME
a) The documents will be legalized on the same day if presented personally.
b) See below for processing time for legalization by mail.
4) LEGALIZATION BY MAIL
Send complete documentation (document(s) to be legalized, USPS Money Order; Pre-stamped and self-addressed USPS return envelope) to:
Consulate-General of Brazil in Chicago, ATT: Legalization
401 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1850
Chicago, IL 60611
PLEASE NOTE: The Consulate-General of Brazil in Chicago ONLY accepts mail correspondence via United State Postal Service (USPS).Envelopes transported by other carriers will be returned without opening. For the most secure and rapid delivery, the Consulate strongly suggests the use of USPS Express Mail.
Legalization of the documents for students who are in Brazil
The Consulate-General cannot send documents to Brazil. Someone residing in the United States must arrange for having legalized documents sent to Brazil.
PROCESSING TIME (for documents sent by mail)
· Two (2) working days after receiving the complete documentation. This period does not include the time in the mail.
· Given the high volume of school documents presented, at the end of the year the legalization of school documents can take up to four (4) weeks.
IMPORTANT
· The individual is advised to take note of the tracking numbers of both the submit AND the return envelopes.
· Incomplete or incorrect documents will be sent back in the return envelope provided without being legalized.
· The Consulate will not be held responsible for delays or losses of documents or Money Orders sent or returned by mail.
· In case of loss, the individual should seek assistance from the U.S. Postal Service.
For additional information, please email legal@brazilconsulatechicago.org.
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