Registry Review
Review of available ownership, liens, annotations and registry information relevant to the property transfer.
Costa Rica Property Transfers
Costa Rica Property Transfers with legal precision.
Bilingual legal and notarial assistance for international clients transferring real estate ownership in Costa Rica, including document review, preparation of the transfer deed, execution and registration before the National Registry.
Costa Rican Attorney
Notary Public
English & Spanish
Property Ownership
Costa Rica Property Transfers require more than a signed agreement.
The transfer of registered real estate in Costa Rica generally requires a public instrument authorized by a Costa Rican Notary Public.
The legal process involves identifying the property and parties, reviewing the available ownership information, preparing the appropriate notarial deed and completing the steps required for registration of the transfer.
Costa Rica Property Transfers require careful coordination of the deed, notarial formalities and registration process. Costa Rica Notary assists international buyers, sellers, investors and property owners throughout this process with bilingual legal guidance.
Transfer Services
Legal support for changing ownership.
The documentation and legal steps required depend on the property, ownership structure and nature of the transfer.
Transfer Deed Preparation
Preparation of the appropriate notarial instrument used to formalize transfer of the property.
Notarial Authorization
Execution and authorization of the property transfer instrument before the Costa Rican Notary Public.
National Registry Filing
Presentation of the appropriate documentation for registration of the new ownership before the National Registry of Costa Rica.
Corporate Ownership Transfers
Legal review when property ownership involves a Costa Rican corporation or other ownership structure.
Foreign Client Coordination
Bilingual guidance for international clients completing property transfers while inside or outside Costa Rica.
Transfer Process
From current ownership to registered ownership.
Property & Ownership
Review available property and ownership information before preparing the transfer documentation.
Transfer Instrument
Prepare the appropriate notarial deed according to the transaction and ownership structure.
Notarial Signing
Execute and authorize the transfer documentation as required for the transaction.
Registry Presentation
Present the appropriate instrument for registration of the ownership change.
Transfer Scenarios
Property can change hands for different reasons.
SALE
Purchase & Sale Transfers
FAMILY
Family Property Transfers
CORPORATE
Corporate-Owned Property
ESTATE
Ownership Changes Related to Estate Matters
INTERNATIONAL
Transfers Involving Foreign Clients
International Property Owners
Transferring Costa Rica property from abroad.
International clients may need to coordinate a property transfer while residing outside Costa Rica.
Depending on the transaction, documentation, authority required and circumstances of the parties, certain aspects of the transfer may be coordinated remotely.
A properly structured Power of Attorney may also be relevant when a party cannot personally attend the required execution.
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ATTORNEY & NOTARY PUBLIC
Terry Steele
Property Transfer Counsel
Legal guidance when ownership changes.
Property transfers require accurate legal documentation and careful notarial execution.
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 property buyers, sellers, investors and owners with transfers, real estate transactions and related notarial matters throughout Costa Rica.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Costa Rica property transfer questions.
How is property ownership transferred in Costa Rica?
A registered real estate transfer generally involves preparation and authorization of the appropriate public instrument by a Costa Rican Notary Public and presentation of the documentation for registration.
Does a property transfer require a Costa Rican Notary Public?
A Costa Rican Notary Public performs the notarial functions required to prepare and authorize the public instrument used in a registered property transfer.
What information should be reviewed before transferring property?
Relevant information may include registered ownership, liens, annotations, cadastral information and documentation associated with the transaction.
Can foreigners transfer property in Costa Rica?
Foreign property owners can generally transfer titled real estate in Costa Rica, subject to the legal characteristics of the property and transaction.
Can I transfer property while outside Costa Rica?
Certain transactions may be coordinated remotely. Depending on the circumstances, an appropriate Power of Attorney may be considered.
Planning a Property Transfer?
Transfer ownership with clarity.
For Costa Rica Property Transfers, speak with a Costa Rican Attorney and Notary Public about your documentation, execution and registration needs.