Consulate-General of Portugal in Goa

John
Thank you.
A further question, I am enclosing my father's parents birth certificates, is it necessary to submit their marriage certificate as well? If essential tracing it is proving to be a problem.

James
Well verification can take from 3-6 months. Again as mentioned on the forum that no one can speed up the verification process.

Anon
You can use the baptism certificate make sure it's translated and attested by the relevant authorities.

Birth Registration
Could someone help me out on my birth registration. First question I applied in the month of Aug 2016. My birth is 1966 and not variable on line first verification sent wrongly and then CRC ask for second verification which they already sent in the month of November 2017. When I should expect my birth. Patiently waiting for the birth...

Advice
Hello All
I am hoping to register my fathers birth and have all his documents however to process my parents marriage I understand that it is necessary to produce both parents birth teors. Is this correct? Being based in the UK I asked a well known agent to obtain my mothers certificate but they were unable to do so as it could not be located at the register office. I have obtained my mothers baptism certificate. What would be the next step? Please help.

Samuels
There is nothing you can do but be patient and keep praying. Consulate in Goa nor CRC will entertain any communication as to the verification process. Unfortunately pre 1961 cases of South Goa (Margao) are indeed moving very slowly and mainly at the stage of verification in India. CRC are doing a good job, but until they receive reply on verification, there is nothing they can influence further.

Dev borem korum!

Agents v/s Lawyers
Agent v/s Lawyers
In a previous post, I highlighted pros and cons of using either agents or lawyers, and a decision should be based on your unique circumstances. If you are willing to personally understand and complete all India related documentation, then it is quite easy. Just needs some effort. If not, agents are at hand at offer guidance and convenience. They have zero input on your case with Portuguese authorities, even if some claim to have contacts. It is absolute nonsense. Many fall prey. So if you entrust an agent, avoid the ones who make tall claims without seeing your documents first.

Lawyers in Lisbon are best to expedite but language and follow up can be a barrier. You have to be able to understand them and get them to understand you well. Certainly they take out the non-essential middlemen, but would expect you to do a fair bit of work too. Consider costs of phone calls etc to follow up.

I would personally recommend the following:
a) You handle the entire process in Goa.
b) Contact Fundacao Oriente Panjim to guide you to a good Portuguese translator for your docs and who can even help you draft emails etc.
c) Bernardo Reis seems to be a common name used. Try to speak to friends, forums like this to find out more options. Dont blindly go into it.

Dev borem korum!

P.S: For those illiterate duffers who don't understand English (Roy/Sunny), my above note does conclude it is better to work with a lawyer in Lisbon.

Hi did any1 get May 2017 post 1961 birth?

Pre 1961 June 2016 Margao case how long does it take to get assento after verification... Appreciate your reply. God bless.

Antonio
August/ September 2018.