Housing

Certificado Energético (Energy Performance Certificate)

Obtain the Energy Performance Certificate for your property. Mandatory for selling or renting any property in Portugal. Rates energy efficiency from A+ to F.

What you need before you start

  • Updated tax registration document (Caderneta predial, from Portal das Finanças)
  • Property registration certificate (Certidão de registo predial)
  • Property floor plans (if available)
  • Access to the property for the qualified surveyor visit

Step by step

  1. Search for a qualified surveyor at www.sce.pt (Energy Certification System / Sistema de Certificação Energética)

  2. Contact the surveyor and schedule the property visit

  3. The surveyor inspects the property (insulation, windows, heating, etc.)

  4. After the visit, the surveyor issues the energy certificate in the SCE system

  5. The certificate is automatically registered with ADENE

  6. Receive the digital certificate with the rating from A+ (most efficient) to F

  7. The cost varies: approximately €50–€250 depending on the property type and location

  8. The certificate is valid for 10 years and mandatory for selling or renting

Tip: If in doubt, always contact the official service directly.

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