The Institute of Registries and Notary (Instituto dos Registos e do Notariado or IRN) has cleared over 26,000 backlogged cases since June through a dedicated recovery plan. The initiative has significantly reduced delays in vehicle registration and nationality applications for Brazilian citizens.
Registry office backlog recovery reaches 26,000 cases
Wednesday, 19 August 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
The Institute of Registries and Notaries (Instituto dos Registos e do Notariado or IRN) is the government body that manages civil, land, and commercial registries in Portugal. It is currently processing a backlog of 516,000 nationality applications, resulting in average wait times of three years. These delays impact all applicants, including children and grandchildren of Portuguese citizens.
