Costa Rican Bar Association
No. 36269
Costa Rica Real Estate Closing
Costa Rica Real Estate Closing Services.
Bilingual legal and notarial guidance for international buyers completing property transactions in Costa Rica — from due diligence and closing preparation through execution of the transfer deed and registration.
Costa Rican Attorney
Notary Public
English & Spanish
Florida Bar Association
No. 1067959
International Business
Costa Rica
American Bar Association
ID #06313903
Closing Counsel
Costa Rica Real Estate Closing requires careful legal coordination.
A Costa Rica Real Estate Closing involves legal, notarial and registration procedures that should be coordinated before ownership changes hands.
Costa Rica Notary assists international buyers with the legal side of the transaction. Buyers can also review our Costa Rica Real Estate Attorney services, including including available property and registry review, transaction documentation, closing preparation, execution of the transfer instrument and coordination of the registration process.
The objective is to give the buyer a clear understanding of the transaction before documents are executed and funds are committed.
Closing Services
Legal support from review to registration.
Each real estate transaction is different. The legal work required depends on the property, ownership structure, documentation and closing terms involved.
Legal Due Diligence
Review of available ownership, registry, lien, annotation and other legal information relevant to the transaction.
Transaction Documents
Legal review or preparation of agreements and closing documentation associated with the purchase or transfer.
Closing Coordination
Coordination of legal documents, parties and transaction requirements in preparation for closing.
Transfer Deed
Preparation and authorization of the appropriate notarial instrument used to formalize the property transfer.
Registration
Presentation of the appropriate documentation for registration of the ownership transfer before the National Registry of Costa Rica.
Foreign Buyer Guidance
Bilingual explanations of Costa Rican closing, notarial and registration procedures for international buyers.
Closing Process
From accepted offer to registered ownership.
Property Review
Confirm the available property, ownership and registry information relevant to the transaction.
Closing Documents
Review and prepare the legal documentation required to complete the transaction.
Notarial Closing
Execute the appropriate transfer instrument and other transaction documents.
Registry Filing
Present the appropriate documentation for registration of the ownership transfer.
International Buyers
Buying from abroad? Understand before you close.
International buyers may encounter unfamiliar legal terms, closing customs and notarial procedures when purchasing property in Costa Rica.
Bilingual legal guidance helps buyers understand the documents, responsibilities and sequence of the transaction before signing closing instruments or transferring ownership.
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ATTORNEY & NOTARY PUBLIC
Terry Steele
Closing Counsel
Legal guidance through the transaction.
Real estate transactions deserve careful legal and notarial coordination before ownership changes hands.
CostaRicaNotary.com 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 foreign buyers and investors with property transactions, transfers, closing documentation and related legal matters throughout Costa Rica.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Costa Rica real estate closing questions.
What does a real estate closing involve in Costa Rica?
A closing may involve legal review, transaction documentation, execution of the appropriate notarial instrument and subsequent presentation of the transfer documentation for registration.
Does a Costa Rican Notary Public handle the property transfer?
A Costa Rican Notary Public performs specific notarial functions involved in preparing and authorizing the public instrument used to formalize a property transfer.
Should due diligence be completed before closing?
Legal due diligence is generally performed before closing so relevant ownership, registry and transaction issues can be identified before the transaction is completed.
Can foreign buyers purchase property in Costa Rica?
Foreign buyers can generally acquire titled real estate in Costa Rica, although the legal characteristics of the particular property and transaction should be reviewed.
Can a closing be coordinated while I am outside Costa Rica?
Certain aspects of a transaction may be coordinated remotely. Depending on the circumstances, a properly structured power of attorney may also be considered.
Planning a Closing?
Understand the transaction before you sign.
For a Costa Rica Real Estate Closing, speak with a Costa Rican Attorney and Notary Public about your property purchase, closing documentation and transfer.