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An income-verification certificate for residence is usually prepared by a local notary or accountant. The appropriate specialist depends on the income type and the authority’s requirements: salary, rent, business, pension or foreign receipts each require different underlying documents.
This certificate does not replace contracts, statements and payment confirmations. Its role is to organise the amount, period, currency and source of funds so that the official can see how the applicant or family will support themselves in Uruguay.
Before meeting the specialist, gather passport details, contracts, bank statements and documents establishing entitlement to payments. It is best to prepare the certificate closer to filing because the recency of financial records and matching dates affect the file’s credibility.