express registration
[ɪkˈsprɛs ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən]
nounpl: express registrations
registro expresso
1. A fast-track administrative process for registering a person, vehicle, property, business, or document with government or official authorities, typically completed within a shorter timeframe than standard procedures
The express registration of the vehicle was completed in just 24 hours.
O registro expresso do veículo foi concluído em apenas 24 horas.
2. A priority service offered by government agencies that allows applicants to register documents or obtain licenses with expedited processing for an additional fee
She paid extra for express registration to get her passport before her trip.
Ela pagou a mais pelo registro expresso para obter seu passaporte antes da viagem.
3. In postal services, a fast delivery and registration service that provides tracking and proof of delivery
The package was sent via express registration to ensure safe delivery.
O pacote foi enviado via registro expresso para garantir entrega segura.
Express registration services are widely available in Brazil and the United States through government agencies, postal services, and private companies. In Brazil, this service is particularly common for vehicle registration (Detran), passport issuance, and registered mail delivery. It typically involves paying an additional fee (taxa acelerada) for faster processing. The concept reflects modern administrative efficiency practices, particularly valued in busy urban centers like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro where time is a premium commodity.
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