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\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\n Costa Rica Notary Public | English-Speaking Attorney<\/title>\r\n <meta\r\n name=\"description\"\r\n content=\"Licensed Costa Rica Notary Public and bilingual attorney assisting international clients with real estate closings, property transfers, powers of attorney, certifications and corporate notarial acts.\"\r\n >\r\n\r\n <link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\">\r\n <link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\" crossorigin>\r\n <link\r\n href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:wght@500;600;700&family=Manrope:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap\"\r\n rel=\"stylesheet\"\r\n >\r\n<\/head>\r\n\r\n<body>\r\n\r\n <a class=\"crn-skip-link\" href=\"#main-content\">\r\n Skip to content\r\n <\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n <main id=\"main-content\">\r\n\r\n\r\n <!-- =====================================================\r\n HERO\r\n ====================================================== -->\r\n\r\n <section class=\"crn-hero\" id=\"home\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-hero__media\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"crn-hero__overlay\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-container crn-hero__grid\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-hero__content\">\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-eyebrow crn-eyebrow--light\">\r\n Licensed Attorney & Notary Public in Costa Rica\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <h1>\r\n Costa Rica Notary Public for Real Estate, Corporate & Cross-Border Transactions\r\n <\/h1>\r\n\r\n <p class=\"crn-hero__lead\">\r\n Real estate closings, property transfers, powers of\r\n attorney, document certifications and corporate acts\r\n handled with bilingual guidance and personal legal oversight.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-hero__actions\">\r\n\r\n <a class=\"crn-button crn-button--gold\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/terry-steele-attorney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n Speak With a Costa Rican Notary\r\n <\/a>\r\n\r\n <a\r\n class=\"crn-button crn-button--ghost\"\r\n href=\"#services\"\r\n >\r\n Explore Services\r\n <\/a>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <ul class=\"crn-hero__trust\">\r\n\r\n <li>English & Spanish<\/li>\r\n <li>Nationwide Assistance<\/li>\r\n <li>International Client Experience<\/li>\r\n\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <aside class=\"crn-hero-profile\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-hero-profile__image\">\r\n\r\n <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\r\n src=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/terry-steele-costa-rica-notary-professional-office-portrait-rk9gi5dggvk99ox0gfcv6dkqdnw4meuzf3q4xh3x44.png\"\r\n alt=\"Terry Steele, Costa Rica attorney and Notary Public\"\r\n width=\"600\"\r\n height=\"650\"\r\n >\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-hero-profile__body\">\r\n\r\n <span>\r\n Lead Attorney & Notary Public\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <h2>\r\n Terry Steele\r\n <\/h2>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Cross-border legal guidance for buyers, investors,\r\n companies and international families.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <a href=\"#attorney\">\r\n View credentials\r\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/aside>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n <!-- =====================================================\r\n CREDENTIALS\r\n ====================================================== -->\r\n\r\n <section\r\n class=\"crn-credentials\"\r\n aria-label=\"Professional credentials\"\r\n >\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-container\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-credentials__grid\">\r\n\r\n <article class=\"crn-credential\">\r\n\r\n <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n data-src=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/cropped-LogoCAB-150x150-1-rjavtq2emq8zqc6qy4wt6ofwdwmqewgi49ze4hcnvs.png\"\r\n alt=\"Costa Rican Bar Association emblem\"\r\n width=\"96\"\r\n height=\"96\"\r\n src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 96px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 96\/96;\">\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n <span>Costa Rican Bar Association <\/span>\r\n <strong>No. 36269<\/strong>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n <article class=\"crn-credential\">\r\n\r\n <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n data-src=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/certification-rjavtry30ebkdk40n5q2bnytkodguanysjad319vjc.png\"\r\n alt=\"Florida Bar certification emblem\"\r\n width=\"96\"\r\n height=\"96\"\r\n src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 96px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 96\/96;\">\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n <span>Florida Bar Association<\/span>\r\n <strong>Bar No. 1067959<\/strong>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n <article class=\"crn-credential\">\r\n\r\n <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n data-src=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/logo-amcham-web-rjaxik6ewvkt9zj6fmayey39rl2d6l51yrv64hdy68.png\"\r\n alt=\"AmCham Costa Rica logo\"\r\n width=\"141\"\r\n height=\"96\"\r\n src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 141px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 141\/96;\">\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n <span>AmCham Costa Rica<\/span>\r\n <strong>Business Community<\/strong>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n <article class=\"crn-credential\">\r\n\r\n <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n data-src=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ABA-White.png\"\r\n alt=\"American Bar Association\"\r\n width=\"78\"\r\n height=\"78\"\r\n src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 78px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 78\/78;\">\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n <span>American Bar Association<\/span>\r\n <strong>ID #06313903<\/strong>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n <!-- =====================================================\r\n AUTHORITY\r\n ====================================================== -->\r\n\r\n <section class=\"crn-authority crn-section\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-container crn-authority__grid\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-authority__visual\">\r\n\r\n <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n data-src=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/costa-rica-notary-signing-official-legal-document-rk9om5wf6ft1wb3cfjx4mnhm0jiclvmrjv0jl7th7c.png\"\r\n alt=\"Costa Rica Notary Public signing an official legal document\"\r\n width=\"700\"\r\n height=\"820\"\r\n src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 700px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 700\/820;\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-authority__note\">\r\n <strong>Personal Oversight<\/strong>\r\n <span>\r\n Every matter handled with precision and accountability.\r\n <\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-authority__content\">\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-eyebrow\">\r\n Notarial Authority in Costa Rica\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <h2>\r\n A Costa Rican notary does far more than witness a signature.\r\n <\/h2>\r\n\r\n <p class=\"crn-lead\">\r\n A Costa Rican Notary Public is a licensed attorney authorized to draft, authenticate and formalize public instruments, and to present registrable acts before the appropriate Costa Rican authorities.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Costa Rica Notary assists foreign buyers, expatriates, companies and international families in completing legally valid transactions...\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-check-grid\">\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n Licensed Costa Rican Attorney & Notary Public\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n English and Spanish Legal Services\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n Real Estate and Corporate Transactions\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n Nationwide Coordination and Support\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <a class=\"crn-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/terry-steele-attorney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n Meet Terry Steele\r\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n <!-- =====================================================\r\n SERVICES\r\n====================================================== -->\r\n\r\n<section\r\n class=\"crn-services crn-section\"\r\n id=\"services\"\r\n>\r\n\r\n <!-- decorative elements -->\r\n <div\r\n class=\"crn-services__glow crn-services__glow--one\"\r\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n ><\/div>\r\n\r\n <div\r\n class=\"crn-services__glow crn-services__glow--two\"\r\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n ><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-container\">\r\n\r\n\r\n <!-- =================================================\r\n HEADING\r\n ================================================== -->\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-services__heading\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-services__heading-main\">\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-eyebrow\">\r\n Core Notarial Services\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <h2>\r\n Legal certainty for\r\n <em>important transactions.<\/em>\r\n <\/h2>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-services__heading-copy\">\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Focused legal support for international clients who need\r\n reliable execution, transparent communication and proper\r\n registration in Costa Rica.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <a class=\"crn-services__all\" href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/notarial-services-costa-rica\/\">\r\n View All Services\r\n\r\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n \u2192\r\n <\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <!-- =================================================\r\n SERVICES GRID \u2014 3 + 3\r\n ================================================== -->\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-services__grid\">\r\n\r\n\r\n <!-- =================================================\r\n SERVICE 01\r\n ================================================== -->\r\n\r\n <article class=\"crn-service-premium\">\r\n\r\n <a class=\"crn-service-premium__link\" href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/costa-rica-real-estate-closing-services\/\" aria-label=\"Mortgage and Real Estate Closing Services\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-service-premium__image\">\r\n\r\n <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n data-src=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/costa-rica-real-estate-closing-success.png\"\r\n alt=\"Real estate closing documents in Costa Rica\"\r\n width=\"800\"\r\n height=\"520\"\r\n src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/520;\">\r\n\r\n <div\r\n class=\"crn-service-premium__overlay\"\r\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n ><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-service-premium__top\">\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-service-premium__category\">\r\n Real Estate\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-service-premium__index\">\r\n 01\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-service-premium__image-title\">\r\n\r\n <span>\r\n Property Transactions\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-service-premium__body\">\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n\r\n <h3>\r\n Mortgage & Real Estate Closing Services\r\n <\/h3>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Closing coordination, transfer deeds,\r\n legal review, tax calculations and\r\n National Registry filing.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <span\r\n class=\"crn-service-premium__arrow\"\r\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n >\r\n \u2197\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/a>\r\n\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n <!-- =================================================\r\n SERVICE 02\r\n ================================================== -->\r\n\r\n <article class=\"crn-service-premium\">\r\n\r\n <a class=\"crn-service-premium__link\" href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/costa-rica-property-transfers\/\" aria-label=\"Property Transfers\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-service-premium__image\">\r\n\r\n <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n data-src=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/costa-rica-corporate-formation-notary-consultation.png\"\r\n alt=\"Property transfer documentation prepared by a Costa Rica notary\"\r\n width=\"800\"\r\n height=\"520\"\r\n src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/520;\">\r\n\r\n <div\r\n class=\"crn-service-premium__overlay\"\r\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n ><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-service-premium__top\">\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-service-premium__category\">\r\n Property\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-service-premium__index\">\r\n 02\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-service-premium__image-title\">\r\n\r\n <span>\r\n Ownership & Registration\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-service-premium__body\">\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n\r\n <h3>\r\n Property Transfers\r\n <\/h3>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Legally valid transfers of real estate\r\n and registrable assets with filing\r\n follow-up.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <span\r\n class=\"crn-service-premium__arrow\"\r\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n >\r\n \u2197\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/a>\r\n\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n <!-- =================================================\r\n SERVICE 03\r\n ================================================== -->\r\n\r\n <article class=\"crn-service-premium\">\r\n\r\n <a class=\"crn-service-premium__link\" href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/powers-of-attorney-costa-rica\/\" aria-label=\"Powers of Attorney\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-service-premium__image\">\r\n\r\n <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n data-src=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/costa-rica-notary-signing-protocol-book.png\"\r\n alt=\"Power of attorney document signed before a Costa Rica notary\"\r\n width=\"800\"\r\n height=\"520\"\r\n src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/520;\">\r\n\r\n <div\r\n class=\"crn-service-premium__overlay\"\r\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n ><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-service-premium__top\">\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-service-premium__category\">\r\n Representation\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-service-premium__index\">\r\n 03\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-service-premium__image-title\">\r\n\r\n <span>\r\n Legal Representation\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-service-premium__body\">\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n\r\n <h3>\r\n Powers of Attorney\r\n <\/h3>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n General, special and transaction-specific\r\n powers for property, banking and\r\n corporate matters.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <span\r\n class=\"crn-service-premium__arrow\"\r\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n >\r\n \u2197\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/a>\r\n\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n <!-- =================================================\r\n SERVICE 04\r\n ================================================== -->\r\n\r\n <article class=\"crn-service-premium\">\r\n\r\n <a class=\"crn-service-premium__link\" href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/document-certification-costa-rica\/\" aria-label=\"Document Certifications\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-service-premium__image\">\r\n\r\n <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n data-src=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/costa-rica-document-authentication-notary.png\"\r\n alt=\"Certified legal documents and notarial certification\"\r\n width=\"800\"\r\n height=\"520\"\r\n src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/520;\">\r\n\r\n <div\r\n class=\"crn-service-premium__overlay\"\r\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n ><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-service-premium__top\">\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-service-premium__category\">\r\n Documentation\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-service-premium__index\">\r\n 04\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-service-premium__image-title\">\r\n\r\n <span>\r\n Documents & Certifications\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-service-premium__body\">\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n\r\n <h3>\r\n Document Certifications\r\n <\/h3>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Certified copies, signature authentication,\r\n declarations, protocolizations and\r\n certifications.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <span\r\n class=\"crn-service-premium__arrow\"\r\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n >\r\n \u2197\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/a>\r\n\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n <!-- =================================================\r\n SERVICE 05\r\n ================================================== -->\r\n\r\n <article class=\"crn-service-premium\">\r\n\r\n <a class=\"crn-service-premium__link\" href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/apostille-authentication-costa-rica\/\" aria-label=\"Apostilles and Authentication\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-service-premium__image\">\r\n\r\n <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n data-src=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/official-costa-rica-notary-stamp-seal.png\"\r\n alt=\"Apostille and authentication documents for international use\"\r\n width=\"800\"\r\n height=\"520\"\r\n src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/520;\">\r\n\r\n <div\r\n class=\"crn-service-premium__overlay\"\r\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n ><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-service-premium__top\">\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-service-premium__category\">\r\n International\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-service-premium__index\">\r\n 05\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-service-premium__image-title\">\r\n\r\n <span>\r\n International Documents\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-service-premium__body\">\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n\r\n <h3>\r\n Apostilles & Authentication\r\n <\/h3>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Preparation and coordination of Costa Rican\r\n documents intended for legal use abroad.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <span\r\n class=\"crn-service-premium__arrow\"\r\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n >\r\n \u2197\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/a>\r\n\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n <!-- =================================================\r\n SERVICE 06\r\n ================================================== -->\r\n\r\n <article class=\"crn-service-premium\">\r\n\r\n <a class=\"crn-service-premium__link\" href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/corporate-notarial-services\/\" aria-label=\"Corporate Notarial Services\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-service-premium__image\">\r\n\r\n <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n data-src=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/costa-rica-notary-attorney-terry-steele-formal-handshake-investor.png\"\r\n alt=\"Corporate notarial documents and legal business meeting\"\r\n width=\"800\"\r\n height=\"520\"\r\n src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/520;\">\r\n\r\n <div\r\n class=\"crn-service-premium__overlay\"\r\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n ><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-service-premium__top\">\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-service-premium__category\">\r\n Corporate\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-service-premium__index\">\r\n 06\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-service-premium__image-title\">\r\n\r\n <span>\r\n Business & Corporate\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-service-premium__body\">\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n\r\n <h3>\r\n Corporate Notarial Services\r\n <\/h3>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Company formations, corporate books,\r\n shareholder acts, certifications\r\n and resolutions.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <span\r\n class=\"crn-service-premium__arrow\"\r\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n >\r\n \u2197\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/a>\r\n\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n <!-- =====================================================\r\n REAL ESTATE\r\n====================================================== -->\r\n\r\n<section\r\n class=\"crn-real-estate crn-section\"\r\n id=\"real-estate\"\r\n>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-container crn-real-estate__grid\">\r\n\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-real-estate__content\">\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-eyebrow crn-eyebrow--light\">\r\n Real Estate for International Buyers\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <h2>\r\n Secure your property transaction from due diligence to registration.\r\n <\/h2>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Buying property abroad requires more than a signed\r\n agreement. We coordinate legal review, closing\r\n documentation, notarial execution and registration so\r\n that each step is properly documented.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-real-estate__steps\">\r\n\r\n\r\n <article>\r\n\r\n <span>\r\n <!-- TITLE & REGISTRY REVIEW -->\r\n <svg\r\n viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\r\n width=\"26\"\r\n height=\"26\"\r\n fill=\"none\"\r\n stroke=\"currentColor\"\r\n stroke-width=\"1.5\"\r\n stroke-linecap=\"round\"\r\n stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\r\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n >\r\n <path d=\"M4 4h16v16H4z\"><\/path>\r\n <path d=\"M8 8h8\"><\/path>\r\n <path d=\"M8 12h5\"><\/path>\r\n <path d=\"M8 16h4\"><\/path>\r\n <circle cx=\"17\" cy=\"16\" r=\"2\"><\/circle>\r\n <\/svg>\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n\r\n <h3>\r\n Title & Registry Review\r\n <\/h3>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Ownership, liens, mortgages, easements and registry status.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n <article>\r\n\r\n <span>\r\n <!-- LEGAL DUE DILIGENCE -->\r\n <svg\r\n viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\r\n width=\"26\"\r\n height=\"26\"\r\n fill=\"none\"\r\n stroke=\"currentColor\"\r\n stroke-width=\"1.5\"\r\n stroke-linecap=\"round\"\r\n stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\r\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n >\r\n <circle cx=\"11\" cy=\"11\" r=\"6\"><\/circle>\r\n <path d=\"m16 16 4 4\"><\/path>\r\n <path d=\"M8.5 11 10.5 13 14 9\"><\/path>\r\n <\/svg>\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n\r\n <h3>\r\n Legal Due Diligence\r\n <\/h3>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Document, survey, zoning and transaction-risk coordination.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n <article>\r\n\r\n <span>\r\n <!-- CLOSING & TRANSFER DEED -->\r\n <svg\r\n viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\r\n width=\"26\"\r\n height=\"26\"\r\n fill=\"none\"\r\n stroke=\"currentColor\"\r\n stroke-width=\"1.5\"\r\n stroke-linecap=\"round\"\r\n stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\r\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n >\r\n <path d=\"M5 3h10l4 4v14H5z\"><\/path>\r\n <path d=\"M15 3v5h5\"><\/path>\r\n <path d=\"M8 13h8\"><\/path>\r\n <path d=\"M8 17h5\"><\/path>\r\n <\/svg>\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n\r\n <h3>\r\n Closing & Transfer Deed\r\n <\/h3>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Drafting, review, signing and notarial authorization.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n <article>\r\n\r\n <span>\r\n <!-- NATIONAL REGISTRY FILING -->\r\n <svg\r\n viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\r\n width=\"26\"\r\n height=\"26\"\r\n fill=\"none\"\r\n stroke=\"currentColor\"\r\n stroke-width=\"1.5\"\r\n stroke-linecap=\"round\"\r\n stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\r\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n >\r\n <path d=\"M3 10 12 4l9 6\"><\/path>\r\n <path d=\"M5 10v9\"><\/path>\r\n <path d=\"M9 10v9\"><\/path>\r\n <path d=\"M15 10v9\"><\/path>\r\n <path d=\"M19 10v9\"><\/path>\r\n <path d=\"M3 20h18\"><\/path>\r\n <\/svg>\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n\r\n <h3>\r\n National Registry Filing\r\n <\/h3>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Submission, follow-up and confirmation of registration.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <a\r\n class=\"crn-button crn-button--gold\"\r\n href=\"#contact\"\r\n >\r\n Discuss Your Property Transaction\r\n <\/a>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-real-estate__visual\">\r\n\r\n <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n data-src=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/costa-rica-real-estate-closing-success.png\"\r\n alt=\"Foreign buyer due diligence and property transaction in Costa Rica\"\r\n width=\"720\"\r\n height=\"900\"\r\n src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 720px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 720\/900;\">\r\n\r\n <blockquote>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n \u201cA transaction is not complete until it is properly registered.\u201d\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <cite>\r\n Costa Rica Notary\r\n <\/cite>\r\n\r\n <\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n <!-- =====================================================\r\n ATTORNEY\r\n ====================================================== -->\r\n\r\n <section\r\n class=\"crn-attorney crn-section\"\r\n id=\"attorney\"\r\n >\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-container crn-attorney__grid\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-attorney__portrait\">\r\n\r\n <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n data-src=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/costa-rica-notary-legal-authority-office.png\"\r\n alt=\"Attorney Terry Steele in his Costa Rica office\"\r\n width=\"650\"\r\n height=\"700\"\r\n src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/700;\">\r\n\r\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n TS\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-attorney__content\">\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-eyebrow\">\r\n Lead Attorney & Notary Public\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <h2>\r\n Terry Steele\r\n <\/h2>\r\n\r\n <p class=\"crn-attorney__title\">\r\n Attorney at Law \u00b7 Costa Rica Notary Public\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <p class=\"crn-lead\">\r\n Terry Steele leads CostaRicaNotary.com, providing\r\n bilingual legal and notarial services for international\r\n clients, investors, companies and expatriates.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n His work focuses on real estate closings, property\r\n transfers, legal due diligence, corporate transactions,\r\n powers of attorney and cross-border documentation.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <dl class=\"crn-attorney__credentials\">\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n <dt>Costa Rican Bar Association<\/dt>\r\n <dd>No. 36269<\/dd>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n <dt>Florida Bar Association<\/dt>\r\n <dd>No. 1067959<\/dd>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n <dt>Languages<\/dt>\r\n <dd>English & Spanish<\/dd>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n <dt>Client Focus<\/dt>\r\n <dd>International & Cross-Border<\/dd>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/dl>\r\n\r\n <a\r\n class=\"crn-button crn-button--navy\"\r\n href=\"#contact\"\r\n >\r\n Consult With Terry Steele\r\n <\/a>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n <!-- =====================================================\r\n PROCESS\r\n====================================================== -->\r\n\r\n<section\r\n class=\"crn-process crn-section\"\r\n id=\"process\"\r\n>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-container\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-section-heading crn-section-heading--center\">\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-eyebrow\">\r\n A Clear Legal Process\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <h2>\r\n From initial review to final registration.\r\n <\/h2>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Every matter is organized around clarity,\r\n documentation and direct communication.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-process__timeline\">\r\n\r\n\r\n <!-- =================================================\r\n STEP 01\r\n ================================================== -->\r\n\r\n <article class=\"crn-process-step\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-process-step__icon\">\r\n\r\n <svg\r\n viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\r\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n >\r\n\r\n <path\r\n d=\"M20 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H8a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\r\n ><\/path>\r\n\r\n <circle\r\n cx=\"12\"\r\n cy=\"7\"\r\n r=\"4\"\r\n ><\/circle>\r\n\r\n <\/svg>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-process-step__label\">\r\n Discovery\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <h3>\r\n Initial Consultation\r\n <\/h3>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n We identify the transaction, documents, parties,\r\n timeline and legal requirements.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n <!-- =================================================\r\n STEP 02\r\n ================================================== -->\r\n\r\n <article class=\"crn-process-step\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-process-step__icon\">\r\n\r\n <svg\r\n viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\r\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n >\r\n\r\n <path\r\n d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8z\"\r\n ><\/path>\r\n\r\n <path\r\n d=\"M14 2v6h6\"\r\n ><\/path>\r\n\r\n <path\r\n d=\"M8 13h8\"\r\n ><\/path>\r\n\r\n <path\r\n d=\"M8 17h6\"\r\n ><\/path>\r\n\r\n <\/svg>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-process-step__label\">\r\n Due Diligence\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <h3>\r\n Document Review\r\n <\/h3>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Identity, registry, corporate and supporting\r\n documents are reviewed before drafting.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n <!-- =================================================\r\n STEP 03\r\n ================================================== -->\r\n\r\n <article class=\"crn-process-step\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-process-step__icon\">\r\n\r\n <svg\r\n viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\r\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n >\r\n\r\n <path\r\n d=\"M12 20h9\"\r\n ><\/path>\r\n\r\n <path\r\n d=\"M16.5 3.5a2.1 2.1 0 0 1 3 3L7 19l-4 1 1-4z\"\r\n ><\/path>\r\n\r\n <\/svg>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-process-step__label\">\r\n Preparation\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <h3>\r\n Drafting & Verification\r\n <\/h3>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n The notarial instrument is prepared and checked\r\n for legal and factual accuracy.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n <!-- =================================================\r\n STEP 04\r\n ================================================== -->\r\n\r\n <article class=\"crn-process-step\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-process-step__icon\">\r\n\r\n <svg\r\n viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\r\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n >\r\n\r\n <path\r\n d=\"M9 11l3 3L22 4\"\r\n ><\/path>\r\n\r\n <path\r\n d=\"M21 12v7a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h11\"\r\n ><\/path>\r\n\r\n <\/svg>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-process-step__label\">\r\n Execution\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <h3>\r\n Signing & Execution\r\n <\/h3>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Required parties sign and the act is formally\r\n authorized by the Notary Public.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n <!-- =================================================\r\n STEP 05\r\n ================================================== -->\r\n\r\n <article class=\"crn-process-step\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-process-step__icon\">\r\n\r\n <svg\r\n viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\r\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n >\r\n\r\n <path\r\n d=\"M3 21h18\"\r\n ><\/path>\r\n\r\n <path\r\n d=\"M6 21V10\"\r\n ><\/path>\r\n\r\n <path\r\n d=\"M10 21V10\"\r\n ><\/path>\r\n\r\n <path\r\n d=\"M14 21V10\"\r\n ><\/path>\r\n\r\n <path\r\n d=\"M18 21V10\"\r\n ><\/path>\r\n\r\n <path\r\n d=\"M4 10h16\"\r\n ><\/path>\r\n\r\n <path\r\n d=\"M12 3l9 5H3z\"\r\n ><\/path>\r\n\r\n <\/svg>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-process-step__label\">\r\n Registration\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <h3>\r\n Filing & Registration\r\n <\/h3>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Registrable acts are submitted to the relevant\r\n Costa Rican authority.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n <!-- =================================================\r\n STEP 06\r\n ================================================== -->\r\n\r\n <article class=\"crn-process-step\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-process-step__icon\">\r\n\r\n <svg\r\n viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\r\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n >\r\n\r\n <circle\r\n cx=\"12\"\r\n cy=\"12\"\r\n r=\"9\"\r\n ><\/circle>\r\n\r\n <path\r\n d=\"M8 12l3 3 5-6\"\r\n ><\/path>\r\n\r\n <\/svg>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-process-step__label\">\r\n Completion\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <h3>\r\n Final Confirmation\r\n <\/h3>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n We follow the filing and provide confirmation\r\n and documentation when completed.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- =====================================================\r\n INTERNATIONAL CTA\r\n====================================================== -->\r\n\r\n<section class=\"crn-international\">\r\n\r\n <div\r\n class=\"crn-international__glow crn-international__glow--one\"\r\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n ><\/div>\r\n\r\n <div\r\n class=\"crn-international__glow crn-international__glow--two\"\r\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n ><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-container crn-international__inner\">\r\n\r\n\r\n <!-- =============================================\r\n MAIN CONTENT\r\n ============================================== -->\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-international__content\">\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-eyebrow crn-eyebrow--light\">\r\n International Clients\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <h2>\r\n Costa Rica legal guidance,\r\n <em>wherever you are.<\/em>\r\n <\/h2>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Coordinate your Costa Rica notarial matter in English\r\n with direct legal support before your arrival, during\r\n signing and through final registration.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-international__actions\">\r\n\r\n <a\r\n class=\"crn-button crn-button--gold\"\r\n href=\"#contact\"\r\n >\r\n Start Your Consultation\r\n <\/a>\r\n\r\n <a class=\"crn-international__text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/terry-steele-attorney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n Schedule an Appointment\r\n\r\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n \u2197\r\n <\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <!-- =============================================\r\n INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT CARD\r\n ============================================== -->\r\n\r\n <aside class=\"crn-international__card\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-international__card-top\">\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-international__card-label\">\r\n International Client Support\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <span\r\n class=\"crn-international__status\"\r\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n ><\/span>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-international__icon\">\r\n\r\n <svg\r\n viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\r\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n >\r\n\r\n <circle\r\n cx=\"12\"\r\n cy=\"12\"\r\n r=\"9\"\r\n ><\/circle>\r\n\r\n <path\r\n d=\"M3 12h18\"\r\n ><\/path>\r\n\r\n <path\r\n d=\"M12 3a15 15 0 0 1 0 18\"\r\n ><\/path>\r\n\r\n <path\r\n d=\"M12 3a15 15 0 0 0 0 18\"\r\n ><\/path>\r\n\r\n <\/svg>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <strong>\r\n English-speaking legal support for clients worldwide.\r\n <\/strong>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Buyers, investors, companies and families can begin\r\n coordinating their Costa Rican legal matters before\r\n traveling to the country.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-international__features\">\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n <span><\/span>\r\n English & Spanish\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n <span><\/span>\r\n Remote Coordination\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n <span><\/span>\r\n Nationwide Assistance\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-international__coordinates\">\r\n\r\n <span>\r\n COSTA RICA\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <span>\r\n 09\u00b056'N \u00b7 84\u00b005'W\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/aside>\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n <!-- =====================================================\r\n FAQ\r\n====================================================== -->\r\n\r\n<section\r\n class=\"crn-faq crn-section\"\r\n id=\"faq\"\r\n>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-container crn-faq__grid\">\r\n\r\n\r\n <!-- =============================================\r\n FAQ INTRO\r\n ============================================== -->\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-faq__heading\">\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-eyebrow\">\r\n Frequently Asked Questions\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <h2>\r\n What international clients should know.\r\n <\/h2>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Clear answers to common questions about notarial acts,\r\n property transactions, legal documents and international\r\n coordination in Costa Rica.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-faq__support\">\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-faq__support-label\">\r\n Need a direct answer?\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <strong>\r\n Speak with a Costa Rica Attorney & Notary Public.\r\n <\/strong>\r\n\r\n <a\r\n href=\"#contact\"\r\n class=\"crn-text-link\"\r\n >\r\n Ask Your Question\r\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <!-- =============================================\r\n FAQ ACCORDION\r\n ============================================== -->\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-accordion-group\">\r\n\r\n\r\n <!-- FAQ 01 -->\r\n\r\n <details\r\n class=\"crn-accordion\"\r\n open\r\n>\r\n\r\n <summary>\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-accordion__index\">\r\n 01\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-accordion__question\">\r\n What does a Notary Public do in Costa Rica?\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <span\r\n class=\"crn-accordion__icon\"\r\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n ><\/span>\r\n\r\n <\/summary>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-accordion__content\">\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n In Costa Rica, a Notary Public is also a licensed\r\n attorney authorized to draft, authenticate and\r\n formalize public legal instruments and registrable\r\n transactions.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n\r\n <!-- FAQ 02 -->\r\n\r\n <details class=\"crn-accordion\">\r\n\r\n <summary>\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-accordion__index\">\r\n 02\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-accordion__question\">\r\n Can foreign buyers purchase property in Costa Rica?\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <span\r\n class=\"crn-accordion__icon\"\r\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n ><\/span>\r\n\r\n <\/summary>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-accordion__content\">\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Foreign buyers can generally acquire property in\r\n Costa Rica under the same ownership framework\r\n available to Costa Rican citizens, subject to\r\n specific legal considerations and due diligence.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n\r\n <!-- FAQ 03 -->\r\n\r\n <details class=\"crn-accordion\">\r\n\r\n <summary>\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-accordion__index\">\r\n 03\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-accordion__question\">\r\n Do I need to be physically present in Costa Rica?\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <span\r\n class=\"crn-accordion__icon\"\r\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n ><\/span>\r\n\r\n <\/summary>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-accordion__content\">\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Not always. Depending on the transaction, certain\r\n matters may be coordinated through a properly\r\n prepared power of attorney or other legal\r\n documentation.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n\r\n <!-- FAQ 04 -->\r\n\r\n <details class=\"crn-accordion\">\r\n\r\n <summary>\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-accordion__index\">\r\n 04\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-accordion__question\">\r\n What is required for a real estate closing?\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <span\r\n class=\"crn-accordion__icon\"\r\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n ><\/span>\r\n\r\n <\/summary>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-accordion__content\">\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Requirements depend on the transaction, but typically\r\n include identification, registry information,\r\n purchase documentation, due diligence and preparation\r\n of the transfer deed.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n\r\n <!-- FAQ 05 -->\r\n\r\n <details class=\"crn-accordion\">\r\n\r\n <summary>\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-accordion__index\">\r\n 05\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-accordion__question\">\r\n Can documents be prepared in English?\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <span\r\n class=\"crn-accordion__icon\"\r\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n ><\/span>\r\n\r\n <\/summary>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-accordion__content\">\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Clients can receive explanations and legal guidance\r\n in English. The final form of certain Costa Rican\r\n legal instruments may need to comply with Spanish\r\n language requirements.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n\r\n <!-- FAQ 06 -->\r\n\r\n <details class=\"crn-accordion\">\r\n\r\n <summary>\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-accordion__index\">\r\n 06\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-accordion__question\">\r\n How do apostilles and document authentication work?\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <span\r\n class=\"crn-accordion__icon\"\r\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n ><\/span>\r\n\r\n <\/summary>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-accordion__content\">\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Apostilles and authentication procedures help\r\n documents issued in Costa Rica meet formal\r\n requirements for legal use in other jurisdictions.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- =====================================================\r\n CONTACT\r\n====================================================== -->\r\n\r\n<section \r\n class=\"crn-contact crn-section\" \r\n id=\"contact\"\r\n>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-container crn-contact__grid\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-contact__content\">\r\n\r\n <span class=\"crn-eyebrow\">\r\n Request a Consultation\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <h2>\r\n Tell us what you need to complete in Costa Rica.\r\n <\/h2>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Share the type of transaction, relevant documents,\r\n preferred timeline and whether you are currently in\r\n Costa Rica or abroad.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-contact__details\">\r\n\r\n <a href=\"tel:+50660100003\">\r\n <span>CR<\/span>\r\n +(506) 6010-0003\r\n <\/a>\r\n\r\n <a href=\"tel:+13056009768\">\r\n <span>USA<\/span>\r\n +1(305) 600-9768\r\n <\/a>\r\n\r\n <a href=\"mailto:info@costaricanotary.com\">\r\n <span>Email<\/span>\r\n info@costaricanotary.com\r\n <\/a>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <div class=\"crn-contact__form\">\r\n <!-- Aqu\u00ed va el widget Shortcode de Elementor -->\n<div class=\"wpcf7 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class=\"crn-form-grid\">\n\t\t<div class=\"crn-form-field\">\n\t\t\t<p><label for=\"your-name\">Full Name<\/label><br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-name\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" id=\"your-name\" autocomplete=\"name\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"your-name\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"crn-form-field\">\n\t\t\t<p><label for=\"your-email\">Email Address<\/label><br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-email\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-email wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-email\" id=\"your-email\" autocomplete=\"email\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"email\" name=\"your-email\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"crn-form-field\">\n\t\t\t<p><label for=\"your-phone\">Phone Number<\/label><br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-phone\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-tel wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-tel\" id=\"your-phone\" autocomplete=\"tel\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"tel\" name=\"your-phone\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"crn-form-field\">\n\t\t\t<p><label for=\"your-service\">Service Needed<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-service\"><select class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-select\" id=\"your-service\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"your-service\"><option value=\"\">Select a service<\/option><option value=\"Real Estate Closing\">Real Estate Closing<\/option><option value=\"Property Transfer\">Property Transfer<\/option><option value=\"Power of Attorney\">Power of Attorney<\/option><option value=\"Document Certification\">Document Certification<\/option><option 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