The Australian-Specific Process
- 01
Draft the POA with correct language
Use the MoraLá template. The POA must explicitly authorize CPF registration with the Receita Federal.
- 02
Notarize at an Australian notary public
An Australian notary public (typically a solicitor with a notarial appointment) can notarize the document. Confirm they can provide a document suitable for DFAT apostille.
- 03
Get the apostille from DFAT
Submit to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Apply online at dfat.gov.au or visit a DFAT office in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth or Adelaide. Processing: 5-10 business days postal; faster in person.
- 04
Get a certified Portuguese translation
Arrange in parallel with the DFAT process to save time.
- 05
Submit to Receita Federal
Your representative in Brazil submits the complete package. Processing: 5-14 business days.
Timeline for Australian Citizens
Documents Required
- Valid Australian passport
- Proof of Australian address (bank statement or utility bill within 90 days)
- Notarized and DFAT-apostilled Power of Attorney
- Certified Portuguese translation by a tradutor juramentado
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Author
Béla Christiansen
Founder of MoraLá | German national based in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
- Personally completed the CPF process as a foreigner
- German national based in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
- Helped multiple foreigners obtain their CPF
- Direct communication - no outsourcing
- Not affiliated with the Receita Federal or any Brazilian government body
Béla moved to Brazil from Germany at 22 and has been navigating Brazilian bureaucracy firsthand ever since. This guide reflects that direct experience - what actually works for a foreigner without local connections, not a theoretical walkthrough. MoraLá is an administrative assistance service for foreigners navigating Brazilian bureaucracy, primarily focused on CPF registration. It is not a financial services firm. Most recent review: June 2026.
MoraLá is not providing legal advice, legal representation or any service reserved for licensed professionals. It is not a law firm, accounting firm or entity affiliated with the Receita Federal or any Brazilian government body. Nothing on this page constitutes legal or immigration advice.
Get Your CPF from Australia
MoraLá provides the POA template, document review and handles the Receita Federal submission. Fully remote. Fixed fee: €149.
Done-For-You CPF Service - €149MoraLá assists with the process but cannot guarantee the outcome, since the final decision is made by the Brazilian authorities.
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