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.<\/p>\n
It is a flexible, secure, and efficient alternative for executing your real estate transaction.<\/p>\n
Why execute a property sale and purchase at a lawyer\u2019s office?<\/strong><\/p>\n Enhanced Legal Certainty<\/span><\/p>\n 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\u2019s interests are duly safeguarded.<\/p>\n A Single Point of Contact for the Entire Process<\/span><\/p>\n At the lawyer\u2019s office, you can manage the entire process in one place: document analysis, contract drafting, authentication of the DPA, and submission to the Land Registry \u2014 all handled centrally, efficiently, and confidentially.<\/p>\n Speed and Flexibility<\/span><\/p>\n 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\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n Immediate Formalization and Expedited Land Registration<\/span><\/p>\n 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 \u2014 without bureaucracy or delays.<\/p>\n