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Institute of Registries and Notaries (IRN)

Runs the civil, land, commercial and vehicle registries.

What this authority does

Handles birth, marriage and death registration, nationality applications, the Empresa na Hora same-day company incorporation service and land registry certificates.

Services for the public

  • Company incorporation
  • Land registry certificates
  • Nationality
  • Civil registration

Before you contact this authority

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