Costa Rican Bar Association
No. 36269
Licensed Attorney & Notary Public in Costa Rica
Costa Rica Notary Public for Real Estate, Corporate & Cross-Border Transactions
Real estate closings, property transfers, powers of attorney, document certifications and corporate acts handled with bilingual guidance and personal legal oversight.
- English & Spanish
- Nationwide Assistance
- International Client Experience
Florida Bar Association
Bar No. 1067959
AmCham Costa Rica
Business Community
American Bar Association
ID #06313903
Core Notarial Services
Legal certainty for important transactions.
Focused legal support for international clients who need reliable execution, transparent communication and proper registration in Costa Rica.
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Real Estate
01
Property Transactions
Mortgage & Real Estate Closing Services
Closing coordination, transfer deeds, legal review, tax calculations and National Registry filing.
Property
02
Ownership & Registration
Property Transfers
Legally valid transfers of real estate and registrable assets with filing follow-up.
Representation
03
Legal Representation
Powers of Attorney
General, special and transaction-specific powers for property, banking and corporate matters.
Documentation
04
Documents & Certifications
Document Certifications
Certified copies, signature authentication, declarations, protocolizations and certifications.
International
05
International Documents
Apostilles & Authentication
Preparation and coordination of Costa Rican documents intended for legal use abroad.
Corporate
06
Business & Corporate
Corporate Notarial Services
Company formations, corporate books, shareholder acts, certifications and resolutions.
Real Estate for International Buyers
Discuss Your Property Transaction
Secure your property transaction from due diligence to registration.
Buying property abroad requires more than a signed agreement. We coordinate legal review, closing documentation, notarial execution and registration so that each step is properly documented.
Title & Registry Review
Ownership, liens, mortgages, easements and registry status.
Legal Due Diligence
Document, survey, zoning and transaction-risk coordination.
Closing & Transfer Deed
Drafting, review, signing and notarial authorization.
National Registry Filing
Submission, follow-up and confirmation of registration.
“A transaction is not complete until it is properly registered.”
Costa Rica Notary
Lead Attorney & Notary Public
Terry Steele
Attorney at Law · Costa Rica Notary Public
Terry Steele leads CostaRicaNotary.com, providing bilingual legal and notarial services for international clients, investors, companies and expatriates.
His work focuses on real estate closings, property transfers, legal due diligence, corporate transactions, powers of attorney and cross-border documentation.
- Costa Rican Bar Association
- No. 36269
- Florida Bar Association
- No. 1067959
- Languages
- English & Spanish
- Client Focus
- International & Cross-Border
A Clear Legal Process
From initial review to final registration.
Every matter is organized around clarity, documentation and direct communication.
Discovery
Initial Consultation
We identify the transaction, documents, parties, timeline and legal requirements.
Due Diligence
Document Review
Identity, registry, corporate and supporting documents are reviewed before drafting.
Preparation
Drafting & Verification
The notarial instrument is prepared and checked for legal and factual accuracy.
Execution
Signing & Execution
Required parties sign and the act is formally authorized by the Notary Public.
Registration
Filing & Registration
Registrable acts are submitted to the relevant Costa Rican authority.
Completion
Final Confirmation
We follow the filing and provide confirmation and documentation when completed.
International Clients
Costa Rica legal guidance, wherever you are.
Coordinate your Costa Rica notarial matter in English with direct legal support before your arrival, during signing and through final registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What international clients should know.
Clear answers to common questions about notarial acts, property transactions, legal documents and international coordination in Costa Rica.
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01 What does a Notary Public do in Costa Rica?
In Costa Rica, a Notary Public is also a licensed attorney authorized to draft, authenticate and formalize public legal instruments and registrable transactions.
02 Can foreign buyers purchase property in Costa Rica?
Foreign buyers can generally acquire property in Costa Rica under the same ownership framework available to Costa Rican citizens, subject to specific legal considerations and due diligence.
03 Do I need to be physically present in Costa Rica?
Not always. Depending on the transaction, certain matters may be coordinated through a properly prepared power of attorney or other legal documentation.
04 What is required for a real estate closing?
Requirements depend on the transaction, but typically include identification, registry information, purchase documentation, due diligence and preparation of the transfer deed.
05 Can documents be prepared in English?
Clients can receive explanations and legal guidance in English. The final form of certain Costa Rican legal instruments may need to comply with Spanish language requirements.
06 How do apostilles and document authentication work?
Apostilles and authentication procedures help documents issued in Costa Rica meet formal requirements for legal use in other jurisdictions.
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