State Act

Portuguese Civil Code, 1867

Article 2485 – Registration of death of unknown person – If the dead body of some one is found, and it is not possible to know the identity, the death record shall contain:- 1. The place where the dead body was found; 2. His or her status; 3. His or her sex and the apparent age; 4. The dress worn, and any other circumstances or indicia found. § Sole paragraph – As soon as the identity of the deceased is established, the death record shall be completed, writing in its margin, the particulars obtained afresh.