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Portugal registry service workforce expansion

Overview

The Portuguese Ministry of Justice has initiated a large-scale recruitment drive to strengthen the Institute of Registries and Notary (IRN) following years of under-investment and an ageing workforce. In early August 2026, 47 newly qualified conservators were placed into service to assist with nationality applications and various civil, commercial, and property registers.

By mid-August, the IRN reported completing 26,000 registration acts over a two-month period as part of a recovery project aimed at reducing backlogs. While the workforce continues to expand—with 66 additional conservators expected in September and a larger recruitment drive for 485 officials planned for the final quarter of 2026—significant service delays persist. Issues include long waiting periods for appointments, such as the ‘Empresa na Hora’ service, and restricted operating conditions at at least 59 service counters.

Entities

Central Archive of Porto · Portugal Ministry of Justice · Institute of Registries and Notary (IRN) · Instituto dos Registos e do Notariado · Ministry of Justice

Timeline

  1. 24 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    IRN reports 26,000 registrations in two months amid service delays

    Portugal's IRN has processed 26,000 registrations in two months to combat backlogs, though significant delays and appointment shortages persist for services like 'Empresa na Hora'.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Portugal's Ministry of Justice appoints 47 new registry officials

    Portugal's Justice Ministry placed 47 new registry officials on 3 Aug 2026, boosting IRN capacity; more hires are planned for September and later 2026.

Sources

motor24.pt · observador.pt · sapo.pt