cartório
A cartório, also known as a notary public's office, is an official entity responsible for authenticating documents and transactions in many civil law jurisdictions, particularly in Portuguese-speaking countries like Brazil and Portugal. These offices serve a crucial role in providing legal certainty and preventing fraud by ensuring that agreements and legal acts are properly documented and executed.
The primary functions of a cartório include registering births, marriages, deaths, and real estate transactions. They
Documents authenticated by a cartório carry significant legal weight and are generally considered authentic and legally