Every Brazilian citizen who gets married abroad is required to register the marriage in Brazil. The law does not establish a specific deadline; however, without registration, the individual may face difficulties renewing a passport, updating their CPF, or even receiving inheritances or purchasing property in Brazil. Currently, the registration can be done either at the Brazilian Consulate closest to your residence or directly in Brazil through a remote process. Below, we expl

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