Costa Rican Bar Association
No. 36269
About Costa Rica Notary
About Costa Rica Notary Legal authority. Personal responsibility.
Costa Rica Notary provides bilingual legal and notarial services for international clients who require clarity, precision and trusted representation in Costa Rica.
Licensed Costa Rican Attorney
Notary Public
English & Spanish
Lead Attorney & Notary Public
Terry Steele
Costa Rica
Florida Bar Association
No. 1067959
AmCham Costa Rica
Business Community
American Bar Association
ID #06313903
Who We Are
About Costa Rica Notary: International perspective. Costa Rican legal precision.
Our role is not simply to execute a document. It is to make sure the transaction behind that document is understood, properly structured and legally executed.
About Costa Rica Notary means understanding a practice created for clients who need more than a signature on a document.
Our practice assists foreign buyers, expatriates, international families, entrepreneurs and companies with transactions that require the authority of a licensed Costa Rican attorney and Notary Public.
From real estate transfers and corporate documents to powers of attorney, certifications and international legal instruments, every matter is approached with careful preparation, transparent communication and personal legal oversight.
Our Standard
Built around four non-negotiable principles.
International legal matters demand more than technical knowledge. They require communication, accountability, discretion and attention to every detail.
Clarity
Legal processes are explained in clear language so international clients understand what is happening, why it matters and what comes next.
Precision
Documents, registrations and transactional details are reviewed carefully because small mistakes can create significant legal consequences.
Accountability
Matters receive direct professional oversight with clear responsibility throughout the legal and notarial process.
Confidence
Our objective is to give clients confidence that their transaction has been properly documented, executed and registered when required.
Based in
Costa Rica
Lead Attorney & Notary Public
Terry Steele.
Bilingual legal counsel for international clients navigating important transactions in Costa Rica.
Terry Steele leads the practice and advises foreign individuals, investors and companies on matters involving Costa Rican real estate, corporate structures and notarial transactions.
His approach combines Costa Rican legal practice with an international client perspective, helping bridge the differences in language, legal systems and business expectations that often arise in cross-border matters.
Real Estate Transactions
Property Due Diligence
Corporate Matters
Powers of Attorney
Notarial Instruments
Cross-Border Transactions
Consult With Terry Steele
International Clients
Costa Rican counsel. International understanding.
Many of our clients live outside Costa Rica or are unfamiliar with the country's civil-law legal system. Our role is to make the process understandable from the first conversation through execution and final registration.
Foreign Property Buyers
U.S. & Canadian Investors
International Companies
Expats & International Families
Communication
English + Spanish
Clear guidance across borders.
The Way We Work
A disciplined process. From first conversation to completion.
Understand
We begin by understanding the transaction, participants, documents and intended legal outcome.
Review
Relevant documentation, registry information and legal requirements are reviewed before execution.
Execute
The appropriate legal or notarial documents are prepared and executed according to Costa Rican law.
Complete
When registration is required, the matter is submitted and followed through the appropriate Costa Rican authority.
Why Costa Rica Notary
Professional representation without the uncertainty.
Cross-border transactions already involve enough moving parts. Your legal representation should make the process clearer — not more complicated.
Explore Our Notarial ServicesLicensed Legal Authority
Matters are handled by a licensed Costa Rican attorney and Notary Public.
Bilingual Communication
English and Spanish guidance eliminates unnecessary uncertainty for international clients.
International Client Focus
Our practice is structured around the needs of investors, expatriates and clients abroad.
Personal Oversight
Important legal documents and transactions receive direct professional attention.
Our Commitment
Every document represents something important: a property, a business, an investment, a family or a decision.
We treat it accordingly.
Start With Confidence
Have a legal or notarial matter in Costa Rica?
Speak directly with an English-speaking Costa Rican attorney and Notary Public about your transaction.
Licensed Costa Rican Attorney
English & Spanish
Notarial Guidance