Latin America · Hague Convention Member
Apostille for Brazil
Brazil is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. Florida-issued documents apostilled by the Florida Secretary of State are generally recognized by Brazil receiving authorities, subject to document type and the requirements of the specific receiving institution.
Common Documents
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Brazil accept US apostilles?
Yes. Brazil joined the Hague Apostille Convention in 2016. Florida-apostilled documents are generally accepted by Brazilian authorities.
What documents need apostille for Brazil?
Common documents include birth certificates, marriage certificates, diplomas, criminal background checks, and powers of attorney.
The Milano Seal provides document coordination, notarization support, apostille/authentication routing review, courier custody, and release support. International use remains subject to destination-country, receiving-authority, document-type, and signer-location requirements. This assistant does not provide legal advice or guarantee foreign acceptance.