Public Power of Attorney (Procuração pública)

Publicado em 15/10/2024 08h34 Atualizado em 17/11/2025 14h16

A power of attorney is the act by which a person (grantor / "outorgante") grants another person (attorney-in-fact / "outorgado") authority to act on their behalf in Brazil. Any lawful act may be delegated, except wills, personal testimony in court, and adoption.

A public power of attorney is a formal document signed before a consular officer and recorded in the Embassy’s registry. Brazilian law requires public form for certain acts; private powers of attorney are insufficient in those cases. If unsure which type is needed, consult your lawyer and the authority that will receive the document.

To require a public power of attorney, you must be a Brazilian citizen or a legal resident in Brazil with a valid Residency Card (RNM). A CPF number may also be required depending on the type of power being granted.

Steps:

1, Send an e-mail to consular.ama@itamaraty.gov.br to schedule an appointment. The e-mail must include:

the full text, in Portuguese, of the power of attorney you wish to grant
a copy of your valid Residency Card
your CPF number (if applicable)

2. Once the appointment has been scheduled, pay the consular fee of JOD 14.20 per grantor. Payment must be made at any AJIB branch or via mobile transfer/CliQ to the account Brazilian Embassy Renda Consular, IBAN / CliQ: JO90AJIB2260006131710010648000

3. Attend the consular section on the appointed date bringing:

your valid Residency Card (RNM), original
proof of payment of consular fee