{"id":5525,"date":"2026-08-11T09:41:46","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T15:41:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/?page_id=5525"},"modified":"2026-09-04T09:56:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T15:56:24","slug":"about-costa-rica-notary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/about-costa-rica-notary\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"5525\" class=\"elementor elementor-5525\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ed682e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3ed682e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e621171 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"e621171\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!DOCTYPE html>\r\n<html lang=\"en\">\r\n\r\n<head>\r\n\r\n    <meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\r\n\r\n    <meta\r\n        name=\"viewport\"\r\n        content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\r\n    >\r\n\r\n    <title>\r\n        About Costa Rica Notary | English-Speaking Attorney & Notary Public\r\n    <\/title>\r\n\r\n    <meta\r\n        name=\"description\"\r\n        content=\"Learn about Costa Rica Notary, led by attorney and Notary Public Terry Steele, providing bilingual legal and notarial services for international clients in Costa Rica.\"\r\n    >\r\n\r\n    <link\r\n        rel=\"canonical\"\r\n        href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/about-costa-rica-notary\/\"\r\n    >\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- GOOGLE FONTS -->\r\n\r\n    <link\r\n        rel=\"preconnect\"\r\n        href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\"\r\n    >\r\n\r\n    <link\r\n        rel=\"preconnect\"\r\n        href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\"\r\n        crossorigin\r\n>\r\n\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\r\n<\/head>\r\n\r\n\r\n<body>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- =========================================================\r\n     SKIP LINK\r\n========================================================= -->\r\n\r\n<a\r\n    class=\"crn-skip-link\"\r\n    href=\"#main-content\"\r\n>\r\n    Skip to content\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- =========================================================\r\n     ABOUT US\r\n========================================================= -->\r\n\r\n<main\r\n    class=\"crn-about\"\r\n    id=\"main-content\"\r\n>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- =========================================================\r\n     HERO\r\n========================================================= -->\r\n\r\n<section class=\"crn-about-hero\">\r\n\r\n    <div\r\n        class=\"crn-about-hero__ambient\"\r\n        aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n    ><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"crn-container crn-about-hero__grid\">\r\n\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"crn-about-hero__content\">\r\n\r\n            <span class=\"crn-about-eyebrow crn-about-eyebrow--light\">\r\n                About Costa Rica Notary\r\n            <\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <h1>\r\n                About Costa Rica Notary\r\n                <em>Legal authority. Personal responsibility.<\/em>\r\n            <\/h1>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <p class=\"crn-about-hero__lead\">\r\n\r\n                Costa Rica Notary provides bilingual legal and\r\n                notarial services for international clients who\r\n                require clarity, precision and trusted\r\n                representation in Costa Rica.\r\n\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-about-hero__actions\">\r\n\r\n\r\n                <a class=\"crn-about-button crn-about-button--gold\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/terry-steele-attorney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n\r\n                    Schedule a Consultation\r\n\r\n                    <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                        \u2197\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <a\r\n                    class=\"crn-about-button crn-about-button--ghost\"\r\n                    href=\"#our-story\"\r\n                >\r\n                    Discover Our Approach\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-about-hero__trust\">\r\n\r\n                <span>\r\n                    Licensed Costa Rican Attorney\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                <span>\r\n                    Notary Public\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                <span>\r\n                    English &amp; Spanish\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n        <!-- HERO PORTRAIT -->\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"crn-about-hero__visual\">\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-about-hero__frame\">\r\n\r\n                <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\r\n                    src=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/costa-rica-notary-legal-authority-office.png\"\r\n                    alt=\"Terry Steele, Costa Rica attorney and Notary Public\"\r\n                    width=\"760\"\r\n                    height=\"900\"\r\n                >\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-about-hero__signature-card\">\r\n\r\n                <span>\r\n                    Lead Attorney &amp; Notary Public\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                <strong>\r\n                    Terry Steele\r\n                <\/strong>\r\n\r\n                <small>\r\n                    Costa Rica\r\n                <\/small>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <span\r\n                class=\"crn-about-hero__vertical\"\r\n                aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n            >\r\n                COSTA RICA \u00b7 LEGAL AUTHORITY\r\n            <\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- =========================================================\r\n     CREDENTIALS\r\n     REVIEW NOTE: Verify official organization names and membership\r\n     details before publishing any credential-name changes.\r\n========================================================= -->\r\n\r\n<section\r\n    class=\"crn-about-credentials\"\r\n    aria-label=\"Professional credentials\"\r\n>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"crn-container\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"crn-about-credentials__grid\">\r\n\r\n\r\n            <article class=\"crn-about-credential\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"crn-about-credential__mark\">\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\"\r\n                        width=\"76\"\r\n                        height=\"76\"\r\n                     src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 76px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 76\/76;\">\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div>\r\n\r\n                    <small>\r\n                        Costa Rican Bar Association\r\n                    <\/small>\r\n\r\n                    <strong>\r\n                        No. 36269\r\n                    <\/strong>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n            <article class=\"crn-about-credential\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"crn-about-credential__mark\">\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\"\r\n                        width=\"76\"\r\n                        height=\"76\"\r\n                     src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 76px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 76\/76;\">\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div>\r\n\r\n                    <small>\r\n                        Florida Bar Association\r\n                    <\/small>\r\n\r\n                    <strong>\r\n                        No. 1067959\r\n                    <\/strong>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n            <article class=\"crn-about-credential\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"crn-about-credential__mark\">\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\"\r\n                        width=\"96\"\r\n                        height=\"76\"\r\n                     src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 96px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 96\/76;\">\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div>\r\n\r\n                    <small>\r\n                        AmCham Costa Rica\r\n                    <\/small>\r\n\r\n                    <strong>\r\n                        Business Community\r\n                    <\/strong>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n            <article class=\"crn-about-credential\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"crn-about-credential__mark\">\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=\"76\"\r\n                        height=\"76\"\r\n                     src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 76px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 76\/76;\">\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div>\r\n\r\n                    <small>\r\n                        American Bar Association\r\n                    <\/small>\r\n\r\n                    <strong>\r\n                        ID #06313903\r\n                    <\/strong>\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<!-- =========================================================\r\n     WHO WE ARE\r\n========================================================= -->\r\n\r\n<section\r\n    class=\"crn-about-story crn-about-section\"\r\n    id=\"our-story\"\r\n>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"crn-container crn-about-story__grid\">\r\n\r\n\r\n        <!-- =====================================================\r\n             LEFT COLUMN\r\n        ====================================================== -->\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"crn-about-story__heading\">\r\n\r\n            <span class=\"crn-about-eyebrow\">\r\n    Who We Are\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\n<h2>\r\n    About Costa Rica Notary:\r\n\r\n    <em>\r\n        International perspective. Costa Rican legal precision.\r\n    <\/em>\r\n<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- QUOTE -->\r\n\r\n            <blockquote class=\"crn-about-story__quote\">\r\n\r\n                <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                    \u201c\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    Our role is not simply to execute a document.\r\n                    It is to make sure the transaction behind that\r\n                    document is understood, properly structured and\r\n                    legally executed.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n        <!-- =====================================================\r\n             RIGHT COLUMN\r\n        ====================================================== -->\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"crn-about-story__content\">\r\n\r\n            <p class=\"crn-about-lead\">\r\n                About Costa Rica Notary means understanding a practice created\r\n    for clients who need more than a signature on a document.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n                Our practice assists foreign buyers, expatriates,\r\n                international families, entrepreneurs and companies\r\n                with transactions that require the authority of a\r\n                licensed Costa Rican attorney and Notary Public.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n                From <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/costa-rica-property-transfers\/\">real estate transfers<\/a>\r\n                and <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/corporate-notarial-services-costa-rica\/\">corporate documents<\/a>\r\n                to <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/power-of-attorney-costa-rica\/\">powers of attorney<\/a>,\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/document-certification-costa-rica\/\">certifications<\/a> and\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/apostille-costa-rica\/\">international legal instruments<\/a>, every matter is\r\n                approached with careful preparation, transparent\r\n                communication and personal legal oversight.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- =========================================================\r\n     PRINCIPLES\r\n========================================================= -->\r\n\r\n<section class=\"crn-about-principles\">\r\n\r\n\r\n    <div\r\n        class=\"crn-about-principles__texture\"\r\n        aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n    ><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"crn-container\">\r\n\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"crn-about-principles__heading\">\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div>\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"crn-about-eyebrow crn-about-eyebrow--light\">\r\n                    Our Standard\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                <h2>\r\n                    Built around four\r\n\r\n                    <em>\r\n                        non-negotiable principles.\r\n                    <\/em>\r\n                <\/h2>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n                International legal matters demand more than\r\n                technical knowledge. They require communication,\r\n                accountability, discretion and attention to\r\n                every detail.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"crn-about-principles__grid\">\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- =================================================\r\n                 CLARITY\r\n            ================================================== -->\r\n\r\n            <article class=\"crn-about-principle\">\r\n\r\n                <div\r\n                    class=\"crn-about-principle__icon\"\r\n                    aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n                >\r\n\r\n                    <svg\r\n                        viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\r\n                        role=\"img\"\r\n                    >\r\n                        <path d=\"M2.5 12s3.5-6 9.5-6 9.5 6 9.5 6-3.5 6-9.5 6-9.5-6-9.5-6Z\"><\/path>\r\n                        <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"2.7\"><\/circle>\r\n                    <\/svg>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"crn-about-principle__line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n                <h3>\r\n                    Clarity\r\n                <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    Legal processes are explained in clear language\r\n                    so international clients understand what is\r\n                    happening, why it matters and what comes next.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- =================================================\r\n                 PRECISION\r\n            ================================================== -->\r\n\r\n            <article class=\"crn-about-principle\">\r\n\r\n                <div\r\n                    class=\"crn-about-principle__icon\"\r\n                    aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n                >\r\n\r\n                    <svg\r\n                        viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\r\n                        role=\"img\"\r\n                    >\r\n                        <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"8.5\"><\/circle>\r\n                        <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"4.5\"><\/circle>\r\n                        <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"1.3\"><\/circle>\r\n\r\n                        <path d=\"M12 1.5v3\"><\/path>\r\n                        <path d=\"M12 19.5v3\"><\/path>\r\n                        <path d=\"M1.5 12h3\"><\/path>\r\n                        <path d=\"M19.5 12h3\"><\/path>\r\n                    <\/svg>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"crn-about-principle__line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n                <h3>\r\n                    Precision\r\n                <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    Documents, registrations and transactional\r\n                    details are reviewed carefully because small\r\n                    mistakes can create significant legal\r\n                    consequences.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- =================================================\r\n                 ACCOUNTABILITY\r\n            ================================================== -->\r\n\r\n            <article class=\"crn-about-principle\">\r\n\r\n                <div\r\n                    class=\"crn-about-principle__icon\"\r\n                    aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n                >\r\n\r\n                    <svg\r\n                        viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\r\n                        role=\"img\"\r\n                    >\r\n                        <path d=\"M12 2.5 19 5v5.5c0 4.7-2.9 8.5-7 11-4.1-2.5-7-6.3-7-11V5l7-2.5Z\"><\/path>\r\n                        <path d=\"m8.5 12 2.2 2.2 4.8-5\"><\/path>\r\n                    <\/svg>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"crn-about-principle__line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n                <h3>\r\n                    Accountability\r\n                <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    Matters receive direct professional oversight\r\n                    with clear responsibility throughout the legal\r\n                    and notarial process.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- =================================================\r\n                 CONFIDENCE\r\n            ================================================== -->\r\n\r\n            <article class=\"crn-about-principle\">\r\n\r\n                <div\r\n                    class=\"crn-about-principle__icon\"\r\n                    aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n                >\r\n\r\n                    <svg\r\n                        viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\r\n                        role=\"img\"\r\n                    >\r\n                        <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"><\/circle>\r\n\r\n                        <path d=\"m7.8 12.2 2.8 2.8 5.8-6\"><\/path>\r\n                    <\/svg>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"crn-about-principle__line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n                <h3>\r\n                    Confidence\r\n                <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    Our objective is to give clients confidence that\r\n                    their transaction has been properly documented,\r\n                    executed and registered when required.\r\n                <\/p>\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<!-- =========================================================\r\n     TERRY STEELE\r\n========================================================= -->\r\n\r\n<section class=\"crn-about-attorney crn-about-section\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"crn-container crn-about-attorney__grid\">\r\n\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"crn-about-attorney__visual\">\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-about-attorney__image\">\r\n\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n    data-src=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/terry-steele-costa-rica-notary-professional-office-portrait-rk9gi5dggvk99ox0gfcv6dkqdnw4meuzf3q4xh3x44.png\"\r\n    alt=\"About Costa Rica Notary \u2013 Terry Steele, English-speaking Attorney and Notary Public\"\r\n    width=\"760\"\r\n    height=\"900\"\r\n src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 760px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 760\/900;\">\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div\r\n                class=\"crn-about-attorney__monogram\"\r\n                aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n            >\r\n                TS\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-about-attorney__location\">\r\n\r\n                <small>\r\n                    Based in\r\n                <\/small>\r\n\r\n                <strong>\r\n                    Costa Rica\r\n                <\/strong>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"crn-about-attorney__content\">\r\n\r\n\r\n            <span class=\"crn-about-eyebrow\">\r\n                Lead Attorney &amp; Notary Public\r\n            <\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <h2>\r\n                Terry\r\n\r\n                <em>\r\n                    Steele.\r\n                <\/em>\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <p class=\"crn-about-lead\">\r\n\r\n                Bilingual legal counsel for international clients\r\n                navigating important transactions in Costa Rica.\r\n\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n\r\n                Terry Steele leads the practice and advises foreign\r\n                individuals, investors and companies on matters\r\n                involving Costa Rican real estate, corporate\r\n                structures and notarial transactions.\r\n\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n\r\n                His approach combines Costa Rican legal practice\r\n                with an international client perspective, helping\r\n                bridge the differences in language, legal systems\r\n                and business expectations that often arise in\r\n                cross-border matters.\r\n\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-about-attorney__expertise\">\r\n\r\n                <span>\r\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/costa-rica-real-estate-attorney\/\">Real Estate Transactions<\/a>\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                <span>\r\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/costa-rica-real-estate-attorney\/\">Property Due Diligence<\/a>\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                <span>\r\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/corporate-notarial-services-costa-rica\/\">Corporate Matters<\/a>\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                <span>\r\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/power-of-attorney-costa-rica\/\">Powers of Attorney<\/a>\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                <span>\r\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/notarial-services-costa-rica\/\">Notarial Instruments<\/a>\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                <span>\r\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/apostille-costa-rica\/\">Cross-Border Transactions<\/a>\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/terry-steele-attorney\" class=\"crn-about-button crn-about-button--navy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n\r\n                Consult With Terry Steele\r\n\r\n                <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                    \u2197\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n            <\/a>\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<!-- =========================================================\r\n     INTERNATIONAL CLIENTS\r\n========================================================= -->\r\n\r\n<section class=\"crn-about-global\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"crn-about-global__grid\">\r\n\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"crn-about-global__content\">\r\n\r\n\r\n            <span class=\"crn-about-eyebrow crn-about-eyebrow--light\">\r\n                International Clients\r\n            <\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <h2>\r\n                Costa Rican counsel.\r\n\r\n                <em>\r\n                    International understanding.\r\n                <\/em>\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n\r\n                Many of our clients live outside Costa Rica or are\r\n                unfamiliar with the country's civil-law legal\r\n                system. Our role is to make the process\r\n                understandable from the first conversation through\r\n                execution and final registration.\r\n\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-about-global__audiences\">\r\n\r\n\r\n                <div>\r\n\r\n    <span>\r\n        <!-- PROPERTY \/ HOME -->\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 11.5 12 4l9 7.5\"><\/path>\r\n            <path d=\"M5.5 10v10h13V10\"><\/path>\r\n            <path d=\"M9.5 20v-6h5v6\"><\/path>\r\n        <\/svg>\r\n    <\/span>\r\n\r\n    <strong>\r\n        Foreign Property Buyers\r\n    <\/strong>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n    <span>\r\n        <!-- INVESTORS \/ GROWTH -->\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 19V5\"><\/path>\r\n            <path d=\"M4 19h16\"><\/path>\r\n            <path d=\"m7 15 4-4 3 2 5-6\"><\/path>\r\n            <path d=\"M16 7h3v3\"><\/path>\r\n        <\/svg>\r\n    <\/span>\r\n\r\n    <strong>\r\n        U.S. &amp; Canadian Investors\r\n    <\/strong>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n    <span>\r\n        <!-- INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES -->\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 21V4h10v17\"><\/path>\r\n            <path d=\"M15 9h4v12\"><\/path>\r\n            <path d=\"M8 8h4\"><\/path>\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12h4\"><\/path>\r\n            <path d=\"M8 16h4\"><\/path>\r\n            <path d=\"M3 21h18\"><\/path>\r\n        <\/svg>\r\n    <\/span>\r\n\r\n    <strong>\r\n        International Companies\r\n    <\/strong>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <div>\r\n\r\n                     <span>\r\n        <!-- EXPATS & INTERNATIONAL FAMILIES -->\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=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"><\/circle>\r\n            <path d=\"M3 12h18\"><\/path>\r\n            <path d=\"M12 3c2.5 2.5 4 5.5 4 9s-1.5 6.5-4 9\"><\/path>\r\n            <path d=\"M12 3c-2.5 2.5-4 5.5-4 9s1.5 6.5 4 9\"><\/path>\r\n        <\/svg>\r\n    <\/span>\r\n\r\n                    <strong>\r\n                        Expats &amp; International Families\r\n                    <\/strong>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"crn-about-global__visual\">\r\n\r\n\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n                data-src=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/costa-rica-property-due-diligence-notary.png\"\r\n                alt=\"Costa Rica attorney advising an international client on legal and notarial matters\"\r\n                width=\"760\"\r\n                height=\"900\"\r\n             src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 760px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 760\/900;\">\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-about-global__card\">\r\n\r\n                <small>\r\n                    Communication\r\n                <\/small>\r\n\r\n                <strong>\r\n                    English + Spanish\r\n                <\/strong>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    Clear guidance across borders.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\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<!-- =========================================================\r\n     PROCESS\r\n========================================================= -->\r\n\r\n<section\r\n    class=\"crn-about-process crn-about-section\"\r\n    id=\"process\"\r\n>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"crn-container\">\r\n\r\n\r\n        <!-- HEADING -->\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"crn-about-process__heading\">\r\n\r\n            <span class=\"crn-about-eyebrow\">\r\n                The Way We Work\r\n            <\/span>\r\n\r\n            <h2>\r\n                A disciplined process.\r\n\r\n                <em>\r\n                    From first conversation to completion.\r\n                <\/em>\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n        <!-- PROCESS GRID -->\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"crn-about-process__grid\">\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- STEP 1 -->\r\n\r\n            <article class=\"crn-about-process__item\">\r\n\r\n                <div\r\n                    class=\"crn-about-process__circle\"\r\n                    aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n                >\r\n\r\n                    <svg\r\n                        viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\"\r\n                        fill=\"none\"\r\n                        stroke=\"currentColor\"\r\n                        stroke-width=\"2.1\"\r\n                        stroke-linecap=\"round\"\r\n                        stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\r\n                    >\r\n                        <path d=\"M5 16h21\"><\/path>\r\n                        <path d=\"m18 8 8 8-8 8\"><\/path>\r\n                    <\/svg>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <h3>\r\n                    Understand\r\n                <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    We begin by understanding the transaction,\r\n                    participants, documents and intended legal\r\n                    outcome.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- STEP 2 -->\r\n\r\n            <article class=\"crn-about-process__item\">\r\n\r\n                <div\r\n                    class=\"crn-about-process__circle\"\r\n                    aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n                >\r\n\r\n                    <svg\r\n                        viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\"\r\n                        fill=\"none\"\r\n                        stroke=\"currentColor\"\r\n                        stroke-width=\"2.1\"\r\n                        stroke-linecap=\"round\"\r\n                        stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\r\n                    >\r\n                        <path d=\"M5 16h21\"><\/path>\r\n                        <path d=\"m18 8 8 8-8 8\"><\/path>\r\n                    <\/svg>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <h3>\r\n                    Review\r\n                <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    Relevant documentation, registry information\r\n                    and legal requirements are reviewed before\r\n                    execution.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- STEP 3 -->\r\n\r\n            <article class=\"crn-about-process__item\">\r\n\r\n                <div\r\n                    class=\"crn-about-process__circle\"\r\n                    aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n                >\r\n\r\n                    <svg\r\n                        viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\"\r\n                        fill=\"none\"\r\n                        stroke=\"currentColor\"\r\n                        stroke-width=\"2.1\"\r\n                        stroke-linecap=\"round\"\r\n                        stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\r\n                    >\r\n                        <path d=\"M5 16h21\"><\/path>\r\n                        <path d=\"m18 8 8 8-8 8\"><\/path>\r\n                    <\/svg>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <h3>\r\n                    Execute\r\n                <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    The appropriate legal or notarial documents are\r\n                    prepared and executed according to Costa Rican\r\n                    law.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- STEP 4 -->\r\n\r\n            <article class=\"crn-about-process__item\">\r\n\r\n                <div\r\n                    class=\"crn-about-process__circle\"\r\n                    aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n                >\r\n\r\n                    <svg\r\n                        viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\"\r\n                        fill=\"none\"\r\n                        stroke=\"currentColor\"\r\n                        stroke-width=\"2.1\"\r\n                        stroke-linecap=\"round\"\r\n                        stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\r\n                    >\r\n                        <path d=\"M5 16h21\"><\/path>\r\n                        <path d=\"m18 8 8 8-8 8\"><\/path>\r\n                    <\/svg>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <h3>\r\n                    Complete\r\n                <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    When registration is required, the matter is\r\n                    submitted and followed through the appropriate\r\n                    Costa Rican authority.\r\n                <\/p>\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<!-- =========================================================\r\n     WHY CHOOSE US\r\n========================================================= -->\r\n\r\n<section class=\"crn-about-difference\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"crn-container crn-about-difference__grid\">\r\n\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"crn-about-difference__content\">\r\n\r\n            <span class=\"crn-about-eyebrow\">\r\n                Why Costa Rica Notary\r\n            <\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <h2>\r\n                Professional representation\r\n                without the uncertainty.\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n\r\n                Cross-border transactions already involve enough\r\n                moving parts. Your legal representation should make\r\n                the process clearer \u2014 not more complicated.\r\n\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <a class=\"crn-about-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/notarial-services-costa-rica\/\">\r\n\r\n                Explore Our Notarial Services\r\n\r\n                <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                    \u2192\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n            <\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"crn-about-difference__list\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<article>\r\n\r\n    <span>\r\n        <!-- LICENSED LEGAL AUTHORITY -->\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=\"M12 3v18\"><\/path>\r\n            <path d=\"M6 21h12\"><\/path>\r\n            <path d=\"M4 7h16\"><\/path>\r\n\r\n            <path d=\"M7 7 3.5 13h7L7 7Z\"><\/path>\r\n            <path d=\"M17 7 13.5 13h7L17 7Z\"><\/path>\r\n\r\n            <path d=\"M3.5 13c0 2 1.5 3 3.5 3s3.5-1 3.5-3\"><\/path>\r\n            <path d=\"M13.5 13c0 2 1.5 3 3.5 3s3.5-1 3.5-3\"><\/path>\r\n        <\/svg>\r\n    <\/span>\r\n\r\n    <div>\r\n\r\n        <h3>\r\n            Licensed Legal Authority\r\n        <\/h3>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n            Matters are handled by a licensed Costa\r\n            Rican attorney and Notary Public.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<article>\r\n\r\n    <span>\r\n        <!-- BILINGUAL COMMUNICATION -->\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 5h10v8H8l-4 4V5Z\"><\/path>\r\n            <path d=\"M10 16h6l4 3V9h-3\"><\/path>\r\n        <\/svg>\r\n    <\/span>\r\n\r\n    <div>\r\n\r\n        <h3>\r\n            Bilingual Communication\r\n        <\/h3>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n            English and Spanish guidance eliminates\r\n            unnecessary uncertainty for international\r\n            clients.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<article>\r\n\r\n    <span>\r\n        <!-- INTERNATIONAL CLIENT FOCUS -->\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=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"><\/circle>\r\n            <path d=\"M3 12h18\"><\/path>\r\n            <path d=\"M12 3c2.5 2.5 4 5.5 4 9s-1.5 6.5-4 9\"><\/path>\r\n            <path d=\"M12 3c-2.5 2.5-4 5.5-4 9s1.5 6.5 4 9\"><\/path>\r\n        <\/svg>\r\n    <\/span>\r\n\r\n    <div>\r\n\r\n        <h3>\r\n            International Client Focus\r\n        <\/h3>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n            Our practice is structured around the needs\r\n            of investors, expatriates and clients\r\n            abroad.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<article>\r\n\r\n    <span>\r\n        <!-- PERSONAL OVERSIGHT -->\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=\"M12 2.5 19 5v5.5c0 4.7-2.9 8.5-7 11-4.1-2.5-7-6.3-7-11V5l7-2.5Z\"><\/path>\r\n            <path d=\"m8.5 12 2.2 2.2 4.8-5\"><\/path>\r\n        <\/svg>\r\n    <\/span>\r\n\r\n    <div>\r\n\r\n        <h3>\r\n            Personal Oversight\r\n        <\/h3>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n            Important legal documents and transactions\r\n            receive direct professional attention.\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<!-- =========================================================\r\n     COMMITMENT\r\n========================================================= -->\r\n\r\n<section class=\"crn-about-statement\">\r\n\r\n\r\n    <div\r\n        class=\"crn-about-statement__mark\"\r\n        aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n    >\r\n        CRN\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"crn-container\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"crn-about-statement__inner\">\r\n\r\n\r\n            <span class=\"crn-about-eyebrow crn-about-eyebrow--light\">\r\n                Our Commitment\r\n            <\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n\r\n                Every document represents something important:\r\n\r\n                <em>\r\n\r\n                    a property, a business, an investment,\r\n                    a family or a decision.\r\n\r\n                <\/em>\r\n\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <strong>\r\n                We treat it accordingly.\r\n            <\/strong>\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<!-- =========================================================\r\n     FINAL CTA \u2014 PREMIUM\r\n========================================================= -->\r\n\r\n<section\r\n    class=\"crn-about-cta\"\r\n    id=\"contact\"\r\n>\r\n\r\n    <div\r\n        class=\"crn-about-cta__glow\"\r\n        aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n    ><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"crn-container\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"crn-about-cta__inner\">\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- CONTENT -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-about-cta__content\">\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"crn-about-eyebrow\">\r\n                    Start With Confidence\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <h2>\r\n                    Have a legal or notarial\r\n                    matter in Costa Rica?\r\n                <\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    Speak directly with an English-speaking Costa\r\n                    Rican attorney and Notary Public about your\r\n                    transaction.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <!-- TRUST DETAILS -->\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"crn-about-cta__trust\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"crn-about-cta__trust-item\">\r\n\r\n                        <svg\r\n                            viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\r\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n                        >\r\n                            <path d=\"M12 3 5 6v5c0 4.6 2.8 8.2 7 10 4.2-1.8 7-5.4 7-10V6l-7-3Z\"><\/path>\r\n                            <path d=\"m9 12 2 2 4-4\"><\/path>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n\r\n                        <span>\r\n                            Licensed Costa Rican Attorney\r\n                        <\/span>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"crn-about-cta__trust-item\">\r\n\r\n                        <svg\r\n                            viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\r\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n                        >\r\n                            <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"><\/circle>\r\n                            <path d=\"M3 12h18\"><\/path>\r\n                            <path d=\"M12 3c2.2 2.5 3.3 5.5 3.3 9S14.2 18.5 12 21\"><\/path>\r\n                            <path d=\"M12 3C9.8 5.5 8.7 8.5 8.7 12S9.8 18.5 12 21\"><\/path>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n\r\n                        <span>\r\n                            English &amp; Spanish\r\n                        <\/span>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"crn-about-cta__trust-item\">\r\n\r\n                        <svg\r\n                            viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\r\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n                        >\r\n                            <path d=\"M6 3h9l3 3v15H6z\"><\/path>\r\n                            <path d=\"M15 3v4h4\"><\/path>\r\n                            <path d=\"M9 12h6\"><\/path>\r\n                            <path d=\"M9 16h4\"><\/path>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n\r\n                        <span>\r\n                            Notarial Guidance\r\n                        <\/span>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- ACTION -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-about-cta__actions\">\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"crn-about-cta__action-label\">\r\n                    Ready to discuss your matter?\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <a class=\"crn-about-button crn-about-button--gold\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/terry-steele-attorney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n\r\n                    Schedule a Consultation\r\n\r\n                    <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                        \u2197\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"crn-about-cta__action-note\">\r\n                    Confidential \u00b7 Direct \u00b7 Bilingual\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\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<style>\r\n\/* SEO contextual links \u2014 preserve existing About design *\/\r\n.crn-about-story__content a {\r\n    color: inherit;\r\n    text-decoration: underline;\r\n    text-underline-offset: 0.18em;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.crn-about-attorney__expertise a {\r\n    color: inherit;\r\n    text-decoration: none;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.crn-about-attorney__expertise a:hover,\r\n.crn-about-attorney__expertise a:focus-visible,\r\n.crn-about-story__content a:hover,\r\n.crn-about-story__content a:focus-visible {\r\n    text-decoration: underline;\r\n    text-underline-offset: 0.18em;\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<\/main>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- =========================================================\r\n     NAVIGATION JS\r\n========================================================= -->\r\n\r\n<script>\r\n\r\ndocument.addEventListener(\r\n    \"DOMContentLoaded\",\r\n    function () {\r\n\r\n        const header =\r\n            document.querySelector(\".crn-header\");\r\n\r\n        const menuToggle =\r\n            document.querySelector(\".crn-menu-toggle\");\r\n\r\n        const navigation =\r\n            document.querySelector(\".crn-nav\");\r\n\r\n        const dropdown =\r\n            document.querySelector(\".crn-nav__dropdown\");\r\n\r\n        const dropdownButton =\r\n            document.querySelector(\r\n                \".crn-nav__dropdown-button\"\r\n            );\r\n\r\n\r\n        \/* HEADER SHADOW *\/\r\n\r\n        function updateHeader() {\r\n\r\n            if (!header) {\r\n                return;\r\n            }\r\n\r\n            header.classList.toggle(\r\n                \"is-scrolled\",\r\n                window.scrollY > 20\r\n            );\r\n\r\n        }\r\n\r\n\r\n        updateHeader();\r\n\r\n\r\n        window.addEventListener(\r\n            \"scroll\",\r\n            updateHeader,\r\n            {\r\n                passive: true\r\n            }\r\n        );\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n        \/* MOBILE NAV *\/\r\n\r\n        if (menuToggle && navigation) {\r\n\r\n            menuToggle.addEventListener(\r\n                \"click\",\r\n                function () {\r\n\r\n                    const isOpen =\r\n                        menuToggle.getAttribute(\r\n                            \"aria-expanded\"\r\n                        ) === \"true\";\r\n\r\n\r\n                    menuToggle.setAttribute(\r\n                        \"aria-expanded\",\r\n                        String(!isOpen)\r\n                    );\r\n\r\n\r\n                    navigation.classList.toggle(\r\n                        \"is-open\",\r\n                        !isOpen\r\n                    );\r\n\r\n\r\n                    document.body.classList.toggle(\r\n                        \"menu-open\",\r\n                        !isOpen\r\n                    );\r\n\r\n                }\r\n            );\r\n\r\n\r\n            navigation\r\n                .querySelectorAll(\"a\")\r\n                .forEach(\r\n                    function (link) {\r\n\r\n                        link.addEventListener(\r\n                            \"click\",\r\n                            function () {\r\n\r\n                                menuToggle.setAttribute(\r\n                                    \"aria-expanded\",\r\n                                    \"false\"\r\n                                );\r\n\r\n                                navigation.classList.remove(\r\n                                    \"is-open\"\r\n                                );\r\n\r\n                                document.body.classList.remove(\r\n                                    \"menu-open\"\r\n                                );\r\n\r\n                            }\r\n                        );\r\n\r\n                    }\r\n                );\r\n\r\n        }\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n        \/* SERVICES DROPDOWN *\/\r\n\r\n        if (dropdown && dropdownButton) {\r\n\r\n            dropdownButton.addEventListener(\r\n                \"click\",\r\n                function () {\r\n\r\n                    const isOpen =\r\n                        dropdownButton.getAttribute(\r\n                            \"aria-expanded\"\r\n                        ) === \"true\";\r\n\r\n\r\n                    dropdownButton.setAttribute(\r\n                        \"aria-expanded\",\r\n                        String(!isOpen)\r\n                    );\r\n\r\n\r\n                    dropdown.classList.toggle(\r\n                        \"is-open\",\r\n                        !isOpen\r\n                    );\r\n\r\n                }\r\n            );\r\n\r\n        }\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n        \/* ABOUT PAGE REVEAL *\/\r\n\r\n        const revealTargets =\r\n            document.querySelectorAll(\r\n                \".crn-about-story__heading,\" +\r\n                \".crn-about-story__content,\" +\r\n                \".crn-about-principle,\" +\r\n                \".crn-about-attorney__visual,\" +\r\n                \".crn-about-attorney__content,\" +\r\n                \".crn-about-global__content,\" +\r\n                \".crn-about-global__visual,\" +\r\n                \".crn-about-process__item,\" +\r\n                \".crn-about-difference__content,\" +\r\n                \".crn-about-difference__list article\"\r\n            );\r\n\r\n\r\n        revealTargets.forEach(\r\n            function (element, index) {\r\n\r\n                element.classList.add(\r\n                    \"crn-about-reveal\"\r\n                );\r\n\r\n                element.style.setProperty(\r\n                    \"--about-reveal-delay\",\r\n                    Math.min(\r\n                        index % 5,\r\n                        4\r\n                    ) * 60 + \"ms\"\r\n                );\r\n\r\n            }\r\n        );\r\n\r\n\r\n        if (\"IntersectionObserver\" in window) {\r\n\r\n            const observer =\r\n                new IntersectionObserver(\r\n\r\n                    function (\r\n                        entries,\r\n                        revealObserver\r\n                    ) {\r\n\r\n                        entries.forEach(\r\n                            function (entry) {\r\n\r\n                                if (\r\n                                    entry.isIntersecting\r\n                                ) {\r\n\r\n                                    entry.target\r\n                                        .classList\r\n                                        .add(\r\n                                            \"is-visible\"\r\n                                        );\r\n\r\n                                    revealObserver\r\n                                        .unobserve(\r\n                                            entry.target\r\n                                        );\r\n\r\n                                }\r\n\r\n                            }\r\n                        );\r\n\r\n                    },\r\n\r\n                    {\r\n                        threshold: 0.12,\r\n                        rootMargin:\r\n                            \"0px 0px -35px 0px\"\r\n                    }\r\n\r\n                );\r\n\r\n\r\n            revealTargets.forEach(\r\n                function (element) {\r\n\r\n                    observer.observe(\r\n                        element\r\n                    );\r\n\r\n                }\r\n            );\r\n\r\n        } else {\r\n\r\n            revealTargets.forEach(\r\n                function (element) {\r\n\r\n                    element.classList.add(\r\n                        \"is-visible\"\r\n                    );\r\n\r\n                }\r\n            );\r\n\r\n        }\r\n\r\n    }\r\n);\r\n\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/body>\r\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Costa Rica Notary | English-Speaking Attorney &#038; Notary Public Skip to content 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. Schedule a Consultation \u2197 Discover Our Approach Licensed [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5525","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5525","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5525"}],"version-history":[{"count":158,"href":"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5525\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7498,"href":"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5525\/revisions\/7498"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5525"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}