DOCUMENTS OF THE PROPERTY

1- PREDIAL CADERNET from finances

2- CERTIFICATE FROM THE LAND REGISTRY OFFICE

3- LICENCE for USE or ALVÁRA

(for buildings constructed after August 1951 )

4- ENERGETICAL CERTIFICATE (valid for 10 years)

5- TECHNICAL HOUSING FILE

(if the licence for use was issued after 30/03/2004 ).

6- PLANS

OWNERS' DOCUMENTS :

1- PORTUGUESE IDENTITY CARD OF EACH OWNER

OR IDENTITY CARD / PASSPORT AND FISCAL NUMBER

2- CIVIL STATE (IF MARRIED : MARITAL STATUS)

3- MAIN RESIDENCE ADRESS

DOCUMENTS OF THE COMPANY ( in case the owner is a company )

1- COMMERCIAL CERTIFICATE OF THE COMPANY up to date
2- CITIZENSHIP CARD of company representatives

DOCUMENTS OF THE PROPERTY

1- PREDIAL CADERNET from finances

2- CERTIFICATE FROM THE LAND REGISTRY OFFICE

3- LICENCE for USE or ALVÁRA

(for buildings constructed after August 1951 )

4- ENERGETICAL CERTIFICATE (valid for 10 years)

5- TECHNICAL HOUSING FILE

(if the licence for use was issued after 30/03/2004 ).

6- PLANS

OWNERS' DOCUMENTS :

1- PORTUGUESE IDENTITY CARD OF EACH OWNER

OR IDENTITY CARD / PASSPORT AND FISCAL NUMBER

2- CIVIL STATE (IF MARRIED : MARITAL STATUS)

3- MAIN RESIDENCE ADRESS

DOCUMENTS OF THE COMPANY ( in case the owner is a company )

1- COMMERCIAL CERTIFICATE OF THE COMPANY up to date
2- CITIZENSHIP CARD of company representatives

DOCUMENTS OF THE PROPERTY

1. PREDIAL CADERNET from finances
2. CERTIFICATE FROM THE LAND REGISTRY OFFICE
3. LICENCE for USE or ALVÁRA (for buildings constructed after August 1951 )
4. ENERGETICAL CERTIFICATE (valid for 10 years)
5. TECHNICAL HOUSING FILE (if the licence for use was issued after 30/03/2004 ).
6. PLANS

OWNERS' DOCUMENTS :

1. PORTUGUESE IDENTITY CARD OF EACH OWNER
2. OR IDENTITY CARD / PASSPORT AND FISCAL NUMBER
3. CIVIL STATE (IF MARRIED : MARITAL STATUS)
4. MAIN RESIDENCE ADRESS

DOCUMENTS OF THE COMPANY ( in case the owner is a company )

COMMERCIAL CERTIFICATE OF THE COMPANY up to date
CITIZENSHIP CARD of company representatives

DOCUMENTS OF THE PROPERTY

1. PREDIAL CADERNET from finances
2. CERTIFICATE FROM THE LAND REGISTRY OFFICE
3. LICENCE for USE or ALVÁRA (for buildings constructed after August 1951 )
4. ENERGETICAL CERTIFICATE (valid for 10 years)
5. TECHNICAL HOUSING FILE (if the licence for use was issued after 30/03/2004 ).
6. PLANS

OWNERS' DOCUMENTS :

1. PORTUGUESE IDENTITY CARD OF EACH OWNER
2. OR IDENTITY CARD / PASSPORT AND FISCAL NUMBER
3. CIVIL STATE (IF MARRIED : MARITAL STATUS)
4. MAIN RESIDENCE ADRESS

DOCUMENTS OF THE COMPANY ( in case the owner is a company )

COMMERCIAL CERTIFICATE OF THE COMPANY up to date
CITIZENSHIP CARD of company representatives

Since 1 January 2024, Portugal has implemented Decree-Law no. 10/2024, known as the "Simplex for Urban Licensing".
This reform aims to simplify administrative procedures in the real estate and planning sectors.

Official source: Decree-Law no. 10/2024 – DRE

✅ What the law changes

At the time of sale:

• It is no longer mandatory to provide the Licença de Utilização (Usage Licence)

• It is no longer mandatory to provide the Ficha Técnica da Habitação (Technical Property Certificate)

In short, these documents are no longer required to sign the final deed of sale.

Goal of Simplex 2024: reduce bureaucracy, simplify processes and speed up property transactions.

⚠️ What the law doesn’t cancel

The reform does not change:

1. Bank requirements – banks may still ask for these documents to grant a mortgage.

2. ️ Insurance requirements – insurers may require proof of compliance.

3. Urban planning laws – the legal use of the property (residential, commercial, etc.) must still match the registered use.

Specific case: Alojamento Local (Short-term rental licence)

⚠️ Buying a property without a usage licence may prevent you from obtaining an AL licence.

• The Municipal Council (Câmara Municipal) will only approve AL if the property is legally classified as residential.

• Without a usage licence, your application may be refused or require legalisation.

• The council may also carry out an on-site inspection before granting the AL registration.