Sworn Affidavits
Preparation of formal written statements in which a person declares facts or information for a defined legal purpose.
Affidavits Costa Rica
Affidavits Costa Rica & Sworn Declarations.
Bilingual legal and notarial assistance for affidavits, sworn declarations and legally significant statements prepared for personal, corporate, real estate and international matters in Costa Rica.
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Legal Declarations
A legal declaration should say exactly what is intended.
An affidavit or sworn declaration is used when a person must formally state facts, circumstances or information for a legal, administrative, corporate or transactional purpose.
The content, form and notarial requirements depend on why the statement is being made and where the document will ultimately be used.
Affidavits Costa Rica services are available for international and Costa Rican clients who need declarations that clearly reflect the facts being stated and the legal purpose of the document.
Affidavit & Sworn Declaration Services
Affidavits Costa Rica: formal statements for legally significant matters.
The appropriate form depends on what is being declared, who will receive the document and how it will be used.
Notarial Declarations
Declarations completed with the appropriate participation of a Costa Rican Notary Public when required.
Corporate Declarations
Statements involving companies, representatives, ownership, authority or other corporate matters.
Real Estate Declarations
Declarations associated with property transactions, ownership matters and supporting real estate documentation.
Personal Legal Statements
Formal declarations concerning personal facts or circumstances when documentation is required for a legal or administrative matter.
International Declarations
Affidavits and declarations prepared for clients or matters involving more than one jurisdiction.
Affidavit & Sworn Declaration Process
Define the facts. Formalize the statement.
Identify the Purpose
Determine why the declaration is required, who will receive it and what information must be formally stated.
Draft the Statement
Prepare the declaration so the relevant facts and intended legal purpose are expressed clearly.
Confirm the Statement
The declarant confirms the information contained in the document according to the applicable procedure.
Complete the Formalities
Complete any signatures, notarization, authentication or additional formalities required for the document.
Common Uses
Sworn declarations for different legal purposes.
Personal Matters
Identity, residence, circumstances or other factual declarations when formal documentation is required.
Real Estate
Statements supporting property transactions, ownership-related matters or supporting documentation.
Corporate Matters
Declarations concerning companies, representatives, authority or business circumstances.
Legal Proceedings
Declarations prepared for presentation in connection with certain legal matters.
Administrative Matters
Statements requested by institutions, organizations or public authorities.
International Matters
Declarations prepared for use outside Costa Rica or involving clients located abroad.
International Use
A sworn declaration may need another step across borders.
An affidavit or sworn declaration prepared in Costa Rica may require additional formalities when it will be used before an authority or institution in another country.
Depending on the destination and intended use, notarization may need to be followed by an apostille or another authentication procedure.
Likewise, declarations signed outside Costa Rica may require authentication before they can be used for a Costa Rican legal or notarial matter.
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Understanding the Difference
Declaration, certification & apostille serve different purposes.
Affidavit or Sworn Declaration
The individual formally makes a statement concerning facts or information.
Document Certification
A Notary Public certifies a document, copy, signature or other legally relevant circumstance according to the applicable procedure.
Apostille
An apostille is an authentication used in qualifying international situations so a document can be presented across jurisdictions.
ATTORNEY & NOTARY PUBLIC
Terry Steele
Sworn Declaration Counsel
The wording should match the purpose of the declaration.
The wording and formalities of a sworn declaration should correspond to the purpose for which the document will be used.
Costa Rica Notary is led by Terry Steele, a licensed Costa Rican attorney and Notary Public providing bilingual legal and notarial services for international clients.
His practice assists individuals, companies, property owners and international clients with affidavits, sworn declarations, certified documents and other legally significant notarial matters in Costa Rica.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Affidavit & sworn declaration questions.
What is an affidavit in Costa Rica?
An affidavit or sworn declaration is a formal statement in which a person declares facts or information for a particular legal, administrative or transactional purpose.
Does an affidavit need to be notarized in Costa Rica?
The required form depends on the purpose of the declaration and the requirements of the authority, institution or person receiving the document.
Can a Costa Rican Notary prepare a sworn declaration?
A Costa Rican Attorney and Notary Public may assist with the preparation and applicable notarial formalities of declarations when appropriate.
Can I sign an affidavit while outside Costa Rica?
Depending on the intended use, a declaration executed abroad may require notarization, authentication or apostille before it can be used in Costa Rica.
Does a Costa Rican affidavit need an apostille for international use?
It may. The authentication required depends on the destination jurisdiction and the institution or authority receiving the document.
What is the difference between an affidavit and a certified document?
An affidavit contains a person's formal statement of facts, while a certification generally involves a Notary Public formally certifying a document, copy, signature or other legally relevant matter.
Need a Sworn Declaration?
State the facts. Give them the right legal form.
For Affidavits Costa Rica matters, contact our office to discuss the declaration, supporting documents, and intended use of the affidavit in Costa Rica or abroad.