official fee

[/əˈfɪʃəl fiː/]
nounpl: official fees
taxa oficial
1. A charge or payment that is formally authorized and established by a government agency, institution, or official body
The official fee for passport renewal is $130.
A taxa oficial para renovação de passaporte é de $130.
2. A standardized cost set by law or regulation for a specific service or document
Students must pay the official fee to register for the exam.
Os estudantes devem pagar a taxa oficial para se inscrever no exame.
3. A mandatory charge imposed by an administrative entity as distinguished from unofficial or extra charges
There is no official fee for public library membership.
Não há taxa oficial para a inscrição em biblioteca pública.
In Brazil and Portugal, 'taxa oficial' is the standard term used in bureaucratic, legal, and administrative contexts. The concept is central to formal government procedures, documentation, and licensing. In the USA, official fees are clearly posted and non-negotiable, reflecting emphasis on transparency and standardized processes.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
official chargestatutory feeauthorized feeregulated chargemandated fee
Antonyms / Antônimos
unofficial feeunauthorized chargeillicit feeblack market charge

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
taxa oficial
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
taxa oficial / emolumento
Emolumento is also commonly used in business and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
taxa oficial
Standard usage
Portugal
taxa oficial / emolumento
Both terms used; emolumento more formal in legal/administrative contexts

Related Words

feechargetaxtariffservice chargeadministrative costlicensing fee

Related Idioms & Phrases

pay the official fee
waive the official fee
official fee applies
subject to official fee
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