u/Clarac94

Sorry if this is a stupid question but keen to get it right first time!

I’m applying for Portuguese nationality by descent through my mother via the London consulate. I have an appointment to register my birth as a first step.

I have gathered the documents they require, which are all in English. From what I’ve read, these don’t need to be translated.

My question is - if I go in with my original birth certificate, passport etc, do the copies get taken there, or should I be arranging to have certified/legalised copies made by a notary or someone else before arriving at the consulate? Thank you!