Power of Attorney for Real Estate Transactions in Brazil

Have Us Act for You — From the Offer to the Registered Title

A real estate power of attorney lets us represent you at every step of a Brazilian property matter without you travelling: signing the purchase or sale deed (escritura), attending the closing, and registering the title at the cartório de registro de imóveis — and, for a property you already own, selling it, managing it, or dealing with the condominium and property taxes.

Closing is probably the single most important moment in property acquisition in Brazil. While some more experienced buyers may decide to attend close by themselves, the vast majority of foreign buyers will choose to have an attorney attending the closing. Closings involve multiple legal documents and a large number of interactions between the parties and the registration office (“cartório”).

General information only, not legal advice. Laws and registry practices in Brazil change and vary by locality; consult a qualified Brazilian attorney about your situation.

Advantages of Power Attorney

• We advise on the documents required for a Power of Attorney to be prepared
• We understand all the legal aspects of a property transaction
• We know how to handle last-minute requirements that may not make sense to foreign buyers
• We reduce the risk of your transaction substantially with our expertise
• You do not need to travel to Brazil — we sign, attend the closing, and register the title, and we can also act after the purchase (selling, managing, or transferring a property you already own).

Power of attorney or a remote act? We advise, and handle either

You may not always need a power of attorney. Through Brazil’s e-Notariado system you can now take part in a notarial act — including a deed — remotely by videoconference. A power of attorney is often the simpler route (one setup, and we handle every step for you); a remote act can be better when you would rather sign personally. We assess your situation, tell you which fits, and set up whichever you choose.

You will need a Brazilian CPF

A foreign buyer or seller needs a Brazilian CPF (tax identification) to acquire or register property rights — it is a prerequisite for the power of attorney and the remote act alike, not just for the purchase. We obtain your CPF as part of the setup.

For how a power of attorney is drafted, apostilled, and made valid for use in Brazil, see our full guide, Power of Attorney — Prepared Abroad for Use in Brazil. If you are buying, the how-to overview walks through obtaining one, and our 15-step Acquisition guide shows where it fits.

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Real Estate Power of Attorney in Brazil — FAQ

Do I have to travel to Brazil to buy or sell property?

No. You can act through a power of attorney or, in many cases, take part remotely by videoconference through e-Notariado. We handle the transaction either way.

What can my attorney do under a real estate power of attorney?

Sign the purchase or sale deed, attend the closing, register the title, and handle related steps such as the condominium and property taxes for a property you own.

Power of attorney or e-Notariado — which do I need?

A power of attorney is usually simpler because we handle every step for you; a remote e-Notariado act can be better when you prefer to sign personally. We advise which fits your case.

Do I need a CPF?

Yes. A CPF (Brazilian tax identification) is required to acquire real estate and for the power of attorney or e-Notariado act. We obtain it for you.

Can I revoke the power of attorney?

Yes. A power of attorney can be revoked; we advise on scope and duration so it covers exactly what your transaction needs.

General information only, not legal advice. Laws and registry practices in Brazil change and vary by locality; consult a qualified Brazilian attorney about your situation.