Glossary

Notary Public (Escribano / Notario / Tabelião)

The public official who certifies signatures, copies, and translator declarations for regulatory use.

What it means

Notary roles vary: Latin-style notaries (escribanos, notarios, tabeliães) are legally trained officials with broader authority than common-law notaries. Several LATAM regulators — Ecuador, Chile, Panama for some documents — require notarial certification of translator declarations.

Why it matters for LATAM submissions

Confusing common-law notarization with Latin-style notarial certification is a frequent submission defect for U.S.-origin sponsors.

Relevant regulators

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