Disclaimer: General information only; not legal, financial or official advice. Verify current official requirements.
Address evidence
- Lease or deed
- Addressed utility bill
- Public authority letter
There is no universal rule that two witnesses are always compulsory. Ask the local Junta.
Official sourceWhy local practice varies
Because the certificate is issued by the local Junta, fees, processing times and evidence can differ between parishes. The former absolute claim that two witnesses are required has therefore been removed.
A lease, addressed utility bill or public-authority letter may be accepted. Also ask the institution requesting the certificate whether it accepts an Atestado for the intended procedure.
Application checklist
- Identify the freguesia for the address
- Check the local fee and processing time
- Prepare identification
- Prepare lease, deed or addressed bill
- Ask the Junta whether witnesses are needed
- Check name and address on collection