recorded document

[/rɪˈkɔːrdɪd ˈdɒkjəmənt/]
nounpl: recorded documents
documento registrado
1. A document that has been officially registered, filed, or entered into a record system, typically by a government agency or authorized institution
The recorded document serves as official proof of the property transaction.
O documento registrado serve como prova oficial da transação imobiliária.
2. A document whose contents have been documented or preserved in written or digital form for legal, administrative, or archival purposes
All recorded documents must be kept in the county clerk's office.
Todos os documentos registrados devem ser mantidos no cartório de registros.
3. A document that has been captured on audio, video, or other media for reference or evidence
The recorded document of the meeting was saved as an MP3 file.
O documento registrado da reunião foi salvo como um arquivo de áudio.
In both Brazil and the USA, recorded documents are essential for legal transactions, property ownership, and official records. In Brazil, documents are typically recorded at local cartórios (notary offices) or government registries. The importance of recorded documents is emphasized in both cultures for protecting property rights and establishing legal evidence. This term is fundamental in real estate, contracts, and administrative law.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
registered documentfiled documentofficial recordnotarized document
Antonyms / Antônimos
unrecorded documentinformal documentoral agreement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
documento registrado
Standard term used in legal and administrative contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
documento registrado ou documento protocolado
May also use 'protocolado' when referring to documents filed with a protocol number
Rio de Janeiro
documento registrado
Standard usage in notary and registry office contexts
Portugal
documento registado
Portuguese spelling uses 'registado' instead of 'registrado'

Related Words

registrationdocument filinglegal recordpublic registrydeedcertificate

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the record - officially documented
off the record - not officially documented
put on record - to officially register or document
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