In Portugal, the property deed, known as escritura pública, is the legal document that finalizes the transfer of ownership of a property. It is a vital step in the real estate transaction process, and it must be executed in the presence of a notary public. The deed outlines all key details about the property, such as its location, size, and boundaries, as well as the identities of the buyer and seller. The notary ensures that the transaction complies with all Portuguese laws, and the document is officially registered with the Land Registry (Conservatória do Registo Predial), making it legally