registered document

[/ˈredʒɪstərd ˈdɒkjumənt/]
nounpl: registered documents
documento registrado
1. An official document that has been formally recorded in a public registry or government office, creating a legal record
The registered document proves ownership of the property.
O documento registrado prova a propriedade do imóvel.
2. A document submitted to an official authority and officially acknowledged as received and recorded
A registered document provides legal protection and evidence in court.
Um documento registrado oferece proteção legal e prova em tribunal.
3. In UK law, a document such as a motor vehicle registration or property deed that has been officially registered
The registered document of the vehicle must be kept with the owner.
O documento registrado do veículo deve ser mantido pelo proprietário.
In Brazil, registered documents are crucial for property transactions, vehicle ownership, and legal disputes. The notary system (cartório) plays a central role in creating and maintaining registered documents. In the USA and UK, registration requirements vary by state/country, but registered documents are essential for establishing legal ownership and protecting rights.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
official documentrecorded documentnotarized documentcertified documentlegal document
Antonyms / Antônimos
unregistered documentinformal documentunrecorded document

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
documento registrado
Most common term used in legal and administrative contexts
São Paulo
documento registrado
Standard usage in business and real estate transactions
Rio de Janeiro
documento registrado
Used in official government documentation
Portugal
documento registado
Portuguese spelling variation; commonly used in notarial and property contexts

Related Words

registrationregistrydeedcertificateofficial recordnotary

Related Idioms & Phrases

registered document holder
keep registered documents on file
file a registered document
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