The Authenticated Private Document is a contract entered into between the parties (such as buyer and seller), which is authenticated by a lawyer and thereby granted the same legal validity as a public deed, as provided for under Portuguese law.

It is a flexible, secure, and efficient alternative for executing your real estate transaction.

Why execute a property sale and purchase at a lawyer’s office?

Enhanced Legal Certainty

By executing the contract with the assistance of a lawyer, you benefit from specialized legal advice, ensuring that all legal and tax aspects of the transaction are thoroughly reviewed and properly framed. The lawyer ensures that (i) the property is free from encumbrances or liens; (ii) all documentation is in order; (iii) the client’s interests are duly safeguarded.

A Single Point of Contact for the Entire Process

At the lawyer’s office, you can manage the entire process in one place: document analysis, contract drafting, authentication of the DPA, and submission to the Land Registry — all handled centrally, efficiently, and confidentially.

Speed and Flexibility

No queues, no need to schedule appointments at notary offices, and with the flexibility to choose the most convenient date and location, the process becomes more agile and tailored to the client’s needs.

Immediate Formalization and Expedited Land Registration

At the time of signing, the lawyer proceeds with the immediate deposit of the DPA, granting it formal legal effect. Subsequently, the lawyer submits the electronic registration to the competent Land Registry Office — without bureaucracy or delays.

At Belzuz Abogados, S.L.P., we offer our clients solid experience in providing legal support throughout real estate transactions.

We provide comprehensive legal advice at every stage of the process: from the negotiation and execution of the promissory contract to the formalization of the sale and purchase through a DPA, including full compliance with registration requirements.