Banks, schools, landlords and public services in Portugal often ask for proof of the address linked to your NIF. This certificate is that proof.
How do you request it?
- Log in to the Portal das Finanças with your NIF and password, Chave Móvel Digital or Citizen Card.
- Go to the certificates area (Documentos e Certidões, then Pedir Certidão).
- Choose Domicílio Fiscal and confirm.
- Download the PDF.
Menu names change from time to time, so check the portal itself. If you cannot log in, see how the Portal das Finanças password works.
How much does it cost and how long does it take?
It is free and issued at once. The PDF has a validation code that lets whoever receives it confirm that it is genuine.
What does it show?
Your name, your NIF and the tax address the Tax Authority has on record. If you are a non-resident, it shows your address abroad. If the address is out of date, change your tax address first and request the certificate afterwards.
Is it the same as a tax residence certificate?
No. The tax residence certificate (certidão de residência fiscal) states that you are tax resident in Portugal in a given year, usually for a double taxation treaty. It is requested in the same area of the portal but serves a different purpose. To prove the NIF itself, see the NIF proof.
Frequently asked questions
What is the certidão de domicílio fiscal?
The official document that shows the tax address registered for your NIF with the Tax Authority.
How do I get it?
On the Portal das Finanças, in the certificates area, by choosing Domicílio Fiscal. It is issued at once as a PDF.
Is it free?
Yes.
Can a non-resident get one?
Yes. It shows the address abroad that is registered for the NIF.
Is it the same as a tax residence certificate?
No. The tax residence certificate is used for tax treaties. The domicílio fiscal certificate only proves the registered address.
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