Apply In Person

1. To Obtain ART STAMP for Handcrafted Product, the applicant has to approach the Instituto Nacional da Propriedade Industrial link or Brazilian Handicrafts Institute (IBGM) link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer or the applicant has to write a complaint letter A4 sheet.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. If the application is approved, the applicant will receive an art stamp that the applicant can use to label the handcrafted products.
12. The art stamp will serve as a mark of authenticity and quality, and can help the applicant market his/her products to customers in Brazil and around the world.
13. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application form
• Proof of origin
• Certification of Authenticity
• Photographs - clear photographs of the product, including close-ups of any distinctive features, are required to be submitted.
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Fee receipt
• Any other documents (if required)

Instituto Nacional da Propriedade Industrial
Telephone - (55 21) 3037 30 32 (55-21) 3037 37 42, 3037 42 44
Telefax(55-21) 3037 33 98
E-mail address - presidente@inpi.gov.br coint@inpi.gov.br
Contact link

Brazilian Handicrafts Institute (IBGM)
IBGM Brasilia
Telephone: + 55 (61) 3326-3926
SHN, Qd. 1, Block D - Ed. Fusion Work & Live Room 1.207 – Asa Norte
CEP 70701-040 – Brasília – DF – Brazil
Service hours: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Contact link

To be eligible for the Art Stamp, artisans must meet certain criteria established by the Brazilian Handicrafts Institute (IBGM), including:

• The product must be handmade and produced using traditional techniques and materials.
• The product must have a cultural, historical, or artistic value that reflects the cultural heritage of Brazil.
• The artisan must be registered with the IBGM and have a Certification of Authenticity for their products.
• The artisan must comply with the quality standards established by the IBGM, which include criteria such as design, functionality, and durability.

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name of the applicant
• Address of the applicant
• Product details
• Age
• Email ID
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Mailing address
• Nationality
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

• The Art Stamp for Handcrafted Product in Brazil, also known as Selo de Identificação da Autenticidade dos Produtos Artesanais, is a certification that verifies the authenticity and quality of handcrafted products made in Brazil.
• This certification is issued by the Brazilian Handicrafts Institute (IBGM) and is recognized both nationally and internationally.

• Artisans who obtain the Art Stamp for their handcrafted products can use it to distinguish their products in the market, promote their cultural heritage, and gain access to new markets.
• The Art Stamp is also recognized by the Brazilian government, which supports the development of the handicraft industry in the country.

Please explain what are other uses for obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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• Overall, the Art Stamp for Handcrafted Product in Brazil serves as a mark of quality and authenticity, helping to preserve the cultural heritage of Brazilian handicrafts and promote the economic development of artisans and their communities.