Notarial Services in Costa Rica | Attorney & Notary Public
Notarial Services in Costa Rica

Notarial Services in Costa Rica

Bilingual notarial services for international clients requiring powers of attorney, certifications, authentications, corporate acts, declarations and legally valid documents in Costa Rica.

Costa Rican Attorney Notary Public English & Spanish
Notarial Services Costa Rica - Notary Public signing an official legal instrument
Notarial Authority Draft · Authenticate · Formalize Legal instruments handled with direct attorney oversight.
Costa Rican Bar Association
Costa Rican Bar Association No. 36269
Florida Bar Association
Florida Bar Association No. 1067959
AmCham Costa Rica
AmCham Costa Rica Business Community
American Bar Association
American Bar Association ID #06313903
Licensed Costa Rica attorney and Notary Public executing official documents
Costa Rican Legal System More than witnessing a signature.
Notarial Authority in Costa Rica

Notarial Services Costa Rica: The Legal Role of a Notary Public

Notarial Services in Costa Rica extend beyond simply observing someone sign a document.

Certain legal acts and documents require formal preparation, authentication or authorization through a Costa Rican Notary Public.

Costa Rica Notary assists international clients in understanding the document, its intended legal effect and the appropriate notarial process before execution.

Licensed Costa Rican Attorney Notary Public Bilingual Legal Guidance International Client Focus
Our Notarial Services

Legal instruments handled with precision.

Notarial Services in Costa Rica are available for individuals, investors, international families and companies requiring formally executed legal documents for use in Costa Rica.

Certification

Document Certifications

Notarial certification services for documents requiring formal validation or certified copies for legal or administrative use.

  • Certified true copies
  • Document certification
  • Signature authentication
  • Legal declarations
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Corporate

Corporate Notarial Services

Notarial support for Costa Rican companies, shareholders and international investors requiring formally documented corporate acts.

  • Corporate certifications
  • Shareholder acts
  • Board resolutions
  • Share transfers
  • Corporate powers
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Declarations

Affidavits & Legal Declarations

Preparation and notarial execution of sworn statements, declarations and supporting legal instruments.

  • Sworn affidavits
  • Legal declarations
  • Signature authentication
  • Private agreements
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Property

Property Transfer Instruments

Notarial execution of registrable instruments associated with real estate transfers and property transactions.

  • Transfer deeds
  • Closing documentation
  • Notarial authorization
  • Registry filing coordination
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Cross-Border

International Document Coordination

Guidance when Costa Rican documents or international documents require additional authentication or legalization coordination.

  • International document review
  • Authentication coordination
  • Apostille-related guidance
  • Cross-border document use
International Documents
Cross-Border Documents

When a document must work beyond one country.

International transactions frequently involve documents created in one jurisdiction and intended for legal use in another.

We help clients identify the appropriate notarial step and coordinate document authentication or apostille-related requirements when applicable to the intended use.

Identify the intended use
Review the document
Determine required formalities
Coordinate execution
Costa Rica Notary Public advising international client about cross-border legal documents
INTERNATIONAL CLIENTS English + Spanish

Clear guidance across jurisdictions.

How It Works

From document review to proper execution.

UNDERSTAND

Define the purpose

We begin by understanding what the document is intended to accomplish and where it will be used.

REVIEW

Review requirements

Existing documentation and relevant formal requirements are reviewed before preparation.

PREPARE

Prepare the instrument

The appropriate legal or notarial instrument is prepared according to the intended transaction.

EXECUTE

Execute correctly

The document is signed, authenticated or formally authorized as appropriate.

COMPLETE

Complete follow-up

When further filing, certification or coordination is required, the next step is clearly identified.

Terry Steele Costa Rica attorney and Notary Public
Lead Attorney & Notary Public Terry Steele
Direct Professional Oversight

Your document is a legal act, not paperwork.

Important legal instruments deserve direct professional attention.

Terry Steele is a licensed Costa Rican attorney and Notary Public providing bilingual legal and notarial representation for international clients.

The practice is structured around clear communication, careful document preparation and personal oversight throughout the notarial process.

Costa Rican Bar Association No. 36269
Florida Bar Association No. 1067959
Languages English & Spanish
Jurisdiction Costa Rica
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Who We Assist

Costa Rican notarial authority for international needs.

Foreign Investors

Corporate and transactional documents requiring formal execution in Costa Rica.

International Families

Powers, certifications and documents needed for personal or family matters.

Companies

Corporate acts, certifications, resolutions and powers requiring notarial support.

Notarial Services FAQ

Common questions. Clear answers.

General information to help international clients understand Costa Rican notarial services.

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What does a Notary Public do in Costa Rica?

A Costa Rican Notary Public performs a legal role in preparing, authenticating and formalizing certain legal instruments and transactions.

Can you prepare a power of attorney for use in Costa Rica?

Powers of attorney can be prepared according to the authority required for the intended transaction or representation.

Can you certify copies or authenticate signatures?

Costa Rica Notary provides notarial certification and authentication services when appropriate for the document and its intended legal use.

Can you help with documents that will be used internationally?

International documents may require additional authentication, legalization or apostille-related steps depending on the document and destination.

Do you provide services in English?

Yes. Costa Rica Notary provides legal and notarial communication in English and Spanish for international clients.

Do I need to know exactly which document I need before contacting you?

No. You can begin by explaining the intended transaction or result. The appropriate document and notarial requirements can then be identified.

Need a Costa Rica Notary Public?

Tell us what you need the document to accomplish.

For Notarial Services in Costa Rica, speak directly with an English-speaking Costa Rican attorney and Notary Public about your document or transaction.