PGR
Published 8 November 2026, 22:44
PGR — Procuradoria-Geral da República (Office of the Prosecutor General of Portugal)
The country's highest prosecution authority. As well as handling criminal cases, it apostilles Portuguese documents for use in another country: in Lisbon for documents from anywhere in the country, and at the regional prosecution offices in Porto, Coimbra, Évora, Guimarães, Madeira and the Azores for documents from their own district. The fee is €10.20.
Where you come across it. Apostilles on certificates, diplomas and criminal record certificates; news about high-profile investigations.
Apostilles are by appointment only, booked through e-APP. From 1 January 2027 notaries are also expected to issue apostilles.
Official website: ministeriopublico.pt