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\n\n\n\n\n\n<main\n class=\"crn-re\"\n id=\"main-content\"\n>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"crn-re-hero\">\n\n\n <div\n class=\"crn-re-hero__ambient\"\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\n ><\/div>\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-container crn-re-hero__grid\">\n\n\n \n\n <div class=\"crn-re-hero__content\">\n\n\n <span class=\"crn-re-eyebrow crn-re-eyebrow--light\">\n Costa Rica Real Estate Attorney\n <\/span>\n\n\n <h1>\n Costa Rica Real Estate Attorney for International Buyers\n <em>with legal clarity.<\/em>\n <\/h1>\n\n\n <p class=\"crn-re-hero__lead\">\n\n Bilingual legal and notarial representation for\n international buyers, investors and property owners \u2014\n from title review and due diligence through closing,\n transfer deed and National Registry filing.\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-hero__actions\">\n\n\n <a class=\"crn-re-button crn-re-button--gold\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/terry-steele-attorney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n\n Discuss Your Property Transaction\n\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n \u2197\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n\n <a\n class=\"crn-re-button crn-re-button--ghost\"\n href=\"#due-diligence\"\n >\n Explore the Process\n <\/a>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-hero__trust\">\n\n <span>\n Attorney + Notary Public\n <\/span>\n\n <span>\n English & Spanish\n <\/span>\n\n <span>\n International Buyers\n <\/span>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n \n\n <div class=\"crn-re-hero__visual\">\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-hero__frame\">\n\n <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\n src=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/costa-rica-real-estate-closing-success.png\"\n alt=\"Costa Rica real estate attorney assisting international property buyer at closing\"\n width=\"800\"\n height=\"950\"\n >\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-hero__card\">\n\n <small>\n Property Representation\n <\/small>\n\n <strong>\n Due Diligence \u2192 Closing\n <\/strong>\n\n <span>\n Legal oversight from beginning to registration.\n <\/span>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section\n class=\"crn-re-authority-strip\"\n aria-label=\"Professional credentials\"\n>\n\n <div class=\"crn-container\">\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-authority-strip__grid\">\n\n\n <div>\n\n <img decoding=\"async\"\n data-src=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/cropped-LogoCAB-150x150-1-rjavtq2emq8zqc6qy4wt6ofwdwmqewgi49ze4hcnvs.png\"\n alt=\"Costa Rican Bar Association emblem\"\n width=\"68\"\n height=\"68\"\n src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 68px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 68\/68;\">\n\n <div>\n <span>Costa Rican Bar Association<\/span>\n <strong>No. 36269<\/strong>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <div>\n\n <img decoding=\"async\"\n data-src=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/certification-rjavtry30ebkdk40n5q2bnytkodguanysjad319vjc.png\"\n alt=\"Florida Bar Association certification emblem\"\n width=\"68\"\n height=\"68\"\n src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 68px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 68\/68;\">\n\n <div>\n <span>Florida Bar Association<\/span>\n <strong>No. 1067959<\/strong>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <div>\n\n <img decoding=\"async\"\n data-src=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/logo-amcham-web-rjaxik6ewvkt9zj6fmayey39rl2d6l51yrv64hdy68.png\"\n alt=\"AmCham Costa Rica logo\"\n width=\"90\"\n height=\"68\"\n src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 90px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 90\/68;\">\n\n <div>\n <span>AmCham Costa Rica<\/span>\n <strong>Business Community<\/strong>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <div>\n\n <img decoding=\"async\"\n data-src=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ABA-White.png\"\n alt=\"American Bar Association logo\"\n width=\"68\"\n height=\"68\"\n src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 68px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 68\/68;\">\n\n <div>\n <span>American Bar Association<\/span>\n <strong>ID #06313903<\/strong>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"crn-re-intro crn-re-section\">\n\n <div class=\"crn-container crn-re-intro__grid\">\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-intro__heading\">\n\n <span class=\"crn-re-eyebrow\">\n Real Estate Legal Representation\n <\/span>\n\n\n <h2>\n A property closing is more than\n <em>signing a deed.<\/em>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-intro__authority\">\n\n <div>\n\n <span>\n Led by\n <\/span>\n\n <strong>\n Terry Steele\n <\/strong>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <p>\n Licensed Costa Rican Attorney & Notary Public\n providing bilingual representation for\n international clients.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-intro__content\">\n\n\n <p class=\"crn-re-lead\">\n\n A successful property transaction depends on what\n happens before, during and after closing.\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n <p>\n\n Costa Rica Notary assists international buyers\n with the legal and notarial stages of acquiring\n property in Costa Rica, including review of registry\n information, transaction documents, closing\n preparation, execution of the transfer deed and\n filing before the\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rnpdigital.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n National Registry of Costa Rica\n <\/a>.\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n <p>\n\n The objective is straightforward: identify legal\n issues before closing, document the transaction\n correctly and provide clear English-language\n guidance throughout the process.\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section\n class=\"crn-re-due-diligence\"\n id=\"due-diligence\"\n>\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-container crn-re-due-diligence__grid\">\n\n\n \n\n <div class=\"crn-re-due-diligence__visual\">\n\n <img decoding=\"async\"\n data-src=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/costa-rica-notary-signing-official-legal-document-rk9om5wf6ft1wb3cfjx4mnhm0jiclvmrjv0jl7th7c.png\"\n alt=\"Costa Rica property due diligence and legal document review\"\n width=\"760\"\n height=\"900\"\n src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 760px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 760\/900;\">\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-due-diligence__stamp\">\n\n <small>\n Before Closing\n <\/small>\n\n <strong>\n Verify First.\n <\/strong>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n \n\n <div class=\"crn-re-due-diligence__content\">\n\n <span class=\"crn-re-eyebrow\">\n Property Due Diligence\n <\/span>\n\n\n <h2>\n Understand what you are buying\n <em>before you close.<\/em>\n <\/h2>\n\n\n <p>\n\n Legal due diligence helps establish whether the\n property, ownership information and transaction\n documents correspond with what the buyer expects\n to acquire.\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-review-list\">\n\n\n <article>\n\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <path d=\"M3 10 12 4l9 6\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M5 10v9M9 10v9M15 10v9M19 10v9\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M3 20h18\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <div>\n\n <h3>\n Ownership & Registry Status\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n Review of registered ownership and\n relevant National Registry information.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n\n <article>\n\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <path d=\"M5 3h10l4 4v14H5z\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M15 3v5h5\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M8 13h8M8 17h5\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <div>\n\n <h3>\n Liens & Encumbrances\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n Review of recorded liens, mortgages,\n easements and other registry entries\n relevant to the transaction.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n\n <article>\n\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <path d=\"M5 3h10l4 4v14H5z\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M15 3v5h5\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M8 13h8M8 17h5\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <div>\n\n <h3>\n Transaction Documents\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n Legal review of available transaction\n documentation before execution.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n\n <article>\n\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"><\/circle>\n <path d=\"m8 12 2.5 2.5L16 9\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <div>\n\n <h3>\n Closing Readiness\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n Confirmation that legal and notarial\n documentation is prepared for the\n intended closing.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"crn-re-services crn-re-section\">\n\n <div class=\"crn-container\">\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-services__heading\">\n\n\n <div>\n\n <span class=\"crn-re-eyebrow\">\n Real Estate Services\n <\/span>\n\n <h2>\n Legal support across the\n <em>property transaction.<\/em>\n <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <p>\n\n Focused representation for international buyers,\n property owners and investors requiring clear\n legal and notarial coordination in Costa Rica.\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-services__grid\">\n\n\n \n\n <article class=\"crn-re-service\">\n\n<div class=\"crn-re-service__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <path d=\"M3 10 12 4l9 6\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M5 10v9M9 10v9M15 10v9M19 10v9\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M3 20h18\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/div>\n\n <h3>\n Title & Registry Review\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n\n Review of registered ownership, liens,\n mortgages, easements and other relevant\n registry information.\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n\n \n\n <article class=\"crn-re-service\">\n\n<div class=\"crn-re-service__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <circle cx=\"10.5\" cy=\"10.5\" r=\"6\"><\/circle>\n <path d=\"m15 15 5 5\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"m8 10.5 2 2 3.5-4\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/div>\n\n <h3>\n Property Due Diligence\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n\n Legal review and transaction-risk coordination\n before the buyer proceeds to closing.\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n\n \n\n <article class=\"crn-re-service\">\n\n<div class=\"crn-re-service__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <path d=\"M5 3h10l4 4v14H5z\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M15 3v5h5\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M8 13h8M8 17h5\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/div>\n\n <h3>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/costa-rica-real-estate-closing-services\/\">\n Real Estate Closings\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n\n Closing preparation, documentation, coordination\n and notarial execution of the transaction.\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n\n \n\n <article class=\"crn-re-service\">\n\n<div class=\"crn-re-service__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <path d=\"M5 8h12\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"m14 5 3 3-3 3\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M19 16H7\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"m10 13-3 3 3 3\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/div>\n\n <h3>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/costa-rica-property-transfers\/\">\n Property Transfers\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n\n Drafting and authorization of property transfer\n instruments and corresponding filing follow-up.\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n\n \n\n <article class=\"crn-re-service\">\n\n<div class=\"crn-re-service__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <path d=\"M3 10 12 4l9 6\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M5 10v9M9 10v9M15 10v9M19 10v9\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M3 20h18\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"m9 14 2 2 4-4\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/div>\n\n <h3>\n National Registry Filing\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n\n Submission and follow-up of registrable\n instruments through the applicable registration\n process.\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n\n \n\n <article class=\"crn-re-service\">\n\n<div class=\"crn-re-service__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <path d=\"M7 4h10v16H7z\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M10 8h4M10 12h4\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"m9 17 2 2 4-4\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/div>\n\n <h3>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/power-of-attorney-costa-rica\/\">\n Powers of Attorney\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n\n Notarial powers of attorney for property\n transactions when appropriate to the client's\n circumstances.\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"crn-re-process\">\n\n <div class=\"crn-container\">\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-process__heading\">\n\n <span class=\"crn-re-eyebrow crn-re-eyebrow--light\">\n Property Closing Process\n <\/span>\n\n\n <h2>\n From legal review\n <em>to registration.<\/em>\n <\/h2>\n\n\n <p>\n\n Every transaction is different, but a disciplined\n legal process helps keep the critical stages\n organized and understandable.\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-process__timeline\">\n\n\n <article>\n\n <span class=\"crn-re-process__index\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M6 4h12v16H6z\"><\/path><path d=\"M9 8h6M9 12h6M9 16h4\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\n <div>\n\n <small>\n STEP ONE\n <\/small>\n\n <h3>\n Initial Transaction Review\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n\n We review the proposed transaction,\n available documentation and the parties\n involved.\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n\n <article>\n\n <span class=\"crn-re-process__index\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"10.5\" cy=\"10.5\" r=\"6\"><\/circle><path d=\"m15 15 5 5\"><\/path><path d=\"m8 10.5 2 2 3.5-4\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\n <div>\n\n <small>\n STEP TWO\n <\/small>\n\n <h3>\n Title & Due Diligence\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n\n Registry and legal information relevant to\n the purchase is reviewed before closing.\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n\n <article>\n\n <span class=\"crn-re-process__index\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 3h10l4 4v14H5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15 3v5h5\"><\/path><path d=\"M8 13h8M8 17h5\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\n <div>\n\n <small>\n STEP THREE\n <\/small>\n\n <h3>\n Closing Preparation\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n\n Closing documentation and the transfer\n instrument are prepared and coordinated.\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n\n <article>\n\n <span class=\"crn-re-process__index\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M6 18 18 6\"><\/path><path d=\"m14 6 4 4\"><\/path><path d=\"M5 19h14\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\n <div>\n\n <small>\n STEP FOUR\n <\/small>\n\n <h3>\n Execution\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n\n Required instruments are executed and\n authorized through the appropriate\n notarial process.\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n\n <article>\n\n <span class=\"crn-re-process__index\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M3 10 12 4l9 6\"><\/path><path d=\"M5 10v9M9 10v9M15 10v9M19 10v9\"><\/path><path d=\"M3 20h18\"><\/path><path d=\"m9 14 2 2 4-4\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\n <div>\n\n <small>\n STEP FIVE\n <\/small>\n\n <h3>\n Registry Filing & Follow-Up\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n\n Registrable documents are submitted and\n followed through the National Registry\n process.\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"crn-re-international crn-re-section\">\n\n <div class=\"crn-container crn-re-international__grid\">\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-international__content\">\n\n\n <span class=\"crn-re-eyebrow\">\n International Property Buyers\n <\/span>\n\n\n <h2>\n Costa Rican law.\n <em>Explained in your language.<\/em>\n <\/h2>\n\n\n <p class=\"crn-re-lead\">\n\n Buying property in another country should not mean\n navigating the legal process without understanding it.\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n <p>\n\n International clients receive English-language\n guidance through the legal and notarial stages of\n the transaction, with explanations of documents,\n responsibilities and the next step in the process.\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-international__features\">\n\n <span>\n English & Spanish communication\n <\/span>\n\n <span>\n International buyer representation\n <\/span>\n\n <span>\n Direct attorney oversight\n <\/span>\n\n <span>\n Nationwide transaction coordination\n <\/span>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-international__visual\">\n\n <img decoding=\"async\"\n data-src=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/costa-rica-notary-attorney-terry-steele-formal-handshake-investor.png\"\n alt=\"International buyer meeting Costa Rica real estate attorney\"\n width=\"760\"\n height=\"900\"\n src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 760px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 760\/900;\">\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-international__card\">\n\n <small>\n INTERNATIONAL COUNSEL\n <\/small>\n\n <strong>\n Clear communication matters.\n <\/strong>\n\n <p>\n Especially when the legal system is unfamiliar.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"crn-re-attorney crn-re-section\">\n\n <div class=\"crn-container crn-re-attorney__grid\">\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-attorney__portrait\">\n\n\n <img decoding=\"async\"\n data-src=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/terry-steele-costa-rica-notary-professional-office-portrait-rk9gi5dggvk99ox0gfcv6dkqdnw4meuzf3q4xh3x44.png\"\n alt=\"Terry Steele Costa Rica real estate attorney and Notary Public\"\n width=\"700\"\n height=\"850\"\n src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 700px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 700\/850;\">\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-attorney__badge\">\n\n <small>\n Attorney & Notary Public\n <\/small>\n\n <strong>\n Terry Steele\n <\/strong>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-attorney__content\">\n\n\n <span class=\"crn-re-eyebrow\">\n Your Legal Counsel\n <\/span>\n\n\n <h2>\n Personal legal oversight\n <em>from Terry Steele.<\/em>\n <\/h2>\n\n\n <p class=\"crn-re-lead\">\n\n Real estate transactions receive direct professional\n oversight rather than being treated as administrative\n paperwork.\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n <p>\n\n Terry Steele is a licensed Costa Rican attorney and\n Notary Public assisting international clients with\n real estate and cross-border legal matters.\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-attorney__credentials\">\n\n\n <div>\n\n <small>\n Costa Rican Bar Association\n <\/small>\n\n <strong>\n No. 36269\n <\/strong>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <div>\n\n <small>\n Florida Bar Association\n <\/small>\n\n <strong>\n No. 1067959\n <\/strong>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <div>\n\n <small>\n Languages\n <\/small>\n\n <strong>\n English & Spanish\n <\/strong>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <div>\n\n <small>\n Practice\n <\/small>\n\n <strong>\n Costa Rica\n <\/strong>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n <a class=\"crn-re-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/about-costa-rica-notary\/\">\n\n Learn More About Terry Steele\n\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n \u2192\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"crn-re-risk\">\n\n <div class=\"crn-container\">\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-risk__heading\">\n\n <span class=\"crn-re-eyebrow crn-re-eyebrow--light\">\n Before You Sign\n <\/span>\n\n\n <h2>\n Questions worth answering\n <em>before closing.<\/em>\n <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-risk__grid\">\n\n\n <article>\n\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"8\" r=\"3\"><\/circle>\n <path d=\"M6 20c.5-4 2.5-6 6-6s5.5 2 6 6\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <h3>\n Who is the registered owner?\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n Confirm the registered ownership information\n relevant to the transaction.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n <article>\n\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <path d=\"M5 3h10l4 4v14H5z\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M15 3v5h5\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M8 13h8M8 17h5\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <h3>\n What is recorded against the property?\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n Review relevant registry entries such as liens,\n mortgages or easements.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n <article>\n\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"><\/circle>\n <path d=\"m8 12 2.5 2.5L16 9\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <h3>\n Do the documents match the deal?\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n Make sure the legal documents correspond with\n the intended transaction.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n <article>\n\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <path d=\"M4 12h16\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"m14 6 6 6-6 6\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <h3>\n What happens after signing?\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n Understand the filing and registration steps\n that follow execution.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"crn-re-faq crn-re-section\">\n\n <div class=\"crn-container crn-re-faq__grid\">\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-faq__heading\">\n\n <span class=\"crn-re-eyebrow\">\n Real Estate FAQ\n <\/span>\n\n\n <h2>\n Common questions from\n <em>international buyers.<\/em>\n <\/h2>\n\n\n <p>\n\n General information about the legal and notarial\n process. Specific transactions should be reviewed\n individually.\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n <a class=\"crn-re-button crn-re-button--navy\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/terry-steele-attorney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n Ask About Your Transaction\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-faq__accordion\">\n\n\n <details open>\n\n <summary>\n\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"><\/circle>\n <path d=\"M9.8 9a2.4 2.4 0 0 1 4.6 1c0 2-2.4 2.3-2.4 4\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M12 17h.01\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <strong>\n What does a Notary Public do in a Costa Rica property closing?\n <\/strong>\n\n <i><\/i>\n\n <\/summary>\n\n <div>\n\n <p>\n\n A Costa Rican Notary Public has legal and\n notarial responsibilities in preparing and\n authorizing registrable instruments such as\n a property transfer deed and in coordinating\n the corresponding filing process.\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/details>\n\n\n\n <details>\n\n <summary>\n\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"><\/circle>\n <path d=\"M9.8 9a2.4 2.4 0 0 1 4.6 1c0 2-2.4 2.3-2.4 4\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M12 17h.01\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <strong>\n What is reviewed during property due diligence?\n <\/strong>\n\n <i><\/i>\n\n <\/summary>\n\n <div>\n\n <p>\n\n Depending on the transaction, legal review\n may include registered ownership, liens,\n mortgages, easements, available transaction\n documentation and other matters relevant to\n the proposed purchase.\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/details>\n\n\n\n <details>\n\n <summary>\n\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"><\/circle>\n <path d=\"M9.8 9a2.4 2.4 0 0 1 4.6 1c0 2-2.4 2.3-2.4 4\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M12 17h.01\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <strong>\n What happens after the transfer deed is signed?\n <\/strong>\n\n <i><\/i>\n\n <\/summary>\n\n <div>\n\n <p>\n\n When registration is required, the\n registrable instrument must proceed through\n the applicable National Registry filing and\n follow-up process.\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/details>\n\n\n\n <details>\n\n <summary>\n\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"><\/circle>\n <path d=\"M9.8 9a2.4 2.4 0 0 1 4.6 1c0 2-2.4 2.3-2.4 4\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M12 17h.01\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <strong>\n Can the transaction be reviewed before I commit to closing?\n <\/strong>\n\n <i><\/i>\n\n <\/summary>\n\n <div>\n\n <p>\n\n Legal review before closing is an important\n opportunity to understand the property's\n registry information and the documentation\n relating to the proposed transaction.\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/details>\n\n\n\n <details>\n\n <summary>\n\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"><\/circle>\n <path d=\"M9.8 9a2.4 2.4 0 0 1 4.6 1c0 2-2.4 2.3-2.4 4\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M12 17h.01\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <strong>\n Do you work with clients who live outside Costa Rica?\n <\/strong>\n\n <i><\/i>\n\n <\/summary>\n\n <div>\n\n <p>\n\n Costa Rica Notary works with international\n clients and provides legal communication in\n English and Spanish.\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/details>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"crn-re-related\">\n\n <div class=\"crn-container\">\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-related__heading\">\n\n <span class=\"crn-re-eyebrow\">\n Related Legal Services\n <\/span>\n\n\n <h2>\n Your transaction may require\n <em>more than the closing.<\/em>\n <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-related__grid\">\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/power-of-attorney-costa-rica\/\">\n\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7 4h10v16H7z\"><\/path><path d=\"M10 8h4M10 12h4\"><\/path><path d=\"m9 17 2 2 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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n Costa Rica Real Estate Attorney | Closings & Due Diligence\n <\/title>\n\n <meta\n name=\"description\"\n content=\"Costa Rica Real Estate Attorney for international buyers. 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\n\n\n\n\n\n<main\n class=\"crn-re\"\n id=\"main-content\"\n>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"crn-re-hero\">\n\n\n <div\n class=\"crn-re-hero__ambient\"\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\n ><\/div>\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-container crn-re-hero__grid\">\n\n\n \n\n <div class=\"crn-re-hero__content\">\n\n\n <span class=\"crn-re-eyebrow crn-re-eyebrow--light\">\n Costa Rica Real Estate Attorney\n <\/span>\n\n\n <h1>\n Costa Rica Real Estate Attorney for International Buyers\n <em>with legal clarity.<\/em>\n <\/h1>\n\n\n <p class=\"crn-re-hero__lead\">\n\n Bilingual legal and notarial representation for\n international buyers, investors and property owners \u2014\n from title review and due diligence through closing,\n transfer deed and National Registry filing.\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-hero__actions\">\n\n\n <a class=\"crn-re-button crn-re-button--gold\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/terry-steele-attorney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n\n Discuss Your Property Transaction\n\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n \u2197\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n\n <a\n class=\"crn-re-button crn-re-button--ghost\"\n href=\"#due-diligence\"\n >\n Explore the Process\n <\/a>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-hero__trust\">\n\n <span>\n Attorney + Notary Public\n <\/span>\n\n <span>\n English & Spanish\n <\/span>\n\n <span>\n International Buyers\n <\/span>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n \n\n <div class=\"crn-re-hero__visual\">\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-hero__frame\">\n\n <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\n src=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/costa-rica-real-estate-closing-success.png\"\n alt=\"Costa Rica real estate attorney assisting international property buyer at closing\"\n width=\"800\"\n height=\"950\"\n >\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-hero__card\">\n\n <small>\n Property Representation\n <\/small>\n\n <strong>\n Due Diligence \u2192 Closing\n <\/strong>\n\n <span>\n Legal oversight from beginning to registration.\n <\/span>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section\n class=\"crn-re-authority-strip\"\n aria-label=\"Professional credentials\"\n>\n\n <div class=\"crn-container\">\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-authority-strip__grid\">\n\n\n <div>\n\n <img decoding=\"async\"\n data-src=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/cropped-LogoCAB-150x150-1-rjavtq2emq8zqc6qy4wt6ofwdwmqewgi49ze4hcnvs.png\"\n alt=\"Costa Rican Bar Association emblem\"\n width=\"68\"\n height=\"68\"\n src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 68px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 68\/68;\">\n\n <div>\n <span>Costa Rican Bar Association<\/span>\n <strong>No. 36269<\/strong>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <div>\n\n <img decoding=\"async\"\n data-src=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/certification-rjavtry30ebkdk40n5q2bnytkodguanysjad319vjc.png\"\n alt=\"Florida Bar Association certification emblem\"\n width=\"68\"\n height=\"68\"\n src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 68px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 68\/68;\">\n\n <div>\n <span>Florida Bar Association<\/span>\n <strong>No. 1067959<\/strong>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <div>\n\n <img decoding=\"async\"\n data-src=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/logo-amcham-web-rjaxik6ewvkt9zj6fmayey39rl2d6l51yrv64hdy68.png\"\n alt=\"AmCham Costa Rica logo\"\n width=\"90\"\n height=\"68\"\n src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 90px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 90\/68;\">\n\n <div>\n <span>AmCham Costa Rica<\/span>\n <strong>Business Community<\/strong>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <div>\n\n <img decoding=\"async\"\n data-src=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ABA-White.png\"\n alt=\"American Bar Association logo\"\n width=\"68\"\n height=\"68\"\n src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 68px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 68\/68;\">\n\n <div>\n <span>American Bar Association<\/span>\n <strong>ID #06313903<\/strong>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"crn-re-intro crn-re-section\">\n\n <div class=\"crn-container crn-re-intro__grid\">\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-intro__heading\">\n\n <span class=\"crn-re-eyebrow\">\n Real Estate Legal Representation\n <\/span>\n\n\n <h2>\n A property closing is more than\n <em>signing a deed.<\/em>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-intro__authority\">\n\n <div>\n\n <span>\n Led by\n <\/span>\n\n <strong>\n Terry Steele\n <\/strong>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <p>\n Licensed Costa Rican Attorney & Notary Public\n providing bilingual representation for\n international clients.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-intro__content\">\n\n\n <p class=\"crn-re-lead\">\n\n A successful property transaction depends on what\n happens before, during and after closing.\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n <p>\n\n Costa Rica Notary assists international buyers\n with the legal and notarial stages of acquiring\n property in Costa Rica, including review of registry\n information, transaction documents, closing\n preparation, execution of the transfer deed and\n filing before the\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rnpdigital.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n National Registry of Costa Rica\n <\/a>.\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n <p>\n\n The objective is straightforward: identify legal\n issues before closing, document the transaction\n correctly and provide clear English-language\n guidance throughout the process.\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section\n class=\"crn-re-due-diligence\"\n id=\"due-diligence\"\n>\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-container crn-re-due-diligence__grid\">\n\n\n \n\n <div class=\"crn-re-due-diligence__visual\">\n\n <img decoding=\"async\"\n data-src=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/costa-rica-notary-signing-official-legal-document-rk9om5wf6ft1wb3cfjx4mnhm0jiclvmrjv0jl7th7c.png\"\n alt=\"Costa Rica property due diligence and legal document review\"\n width=\"760\"\n height=\"900\"\n src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 760px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 760\/900;\">\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-due-diligence__stamp\">\n\n <small>\n Before Closing\n <\/small>\n\n <strong>\n Verify First.\n <\/strong>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n \n\n <div class=\"crn-re-due-diligence__content\">\n\n <span class=\"crn-re-eyebrow\">\n Property Due Diligence\n <\/span>\n\n\n <h2>\n Understand what you are buying\n <em>before you close.<\/em>\n <\/h2>\n\n\n <p>\n\n Legal due diligence helps establish whether the\n property, ownership information and transaction\n documents correspond with what the buyer expects\n to acquire.\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-review-list\">\n\n\n <article>\n\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <path d=\"M3 10 12 4l9 6\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M5 10v9M9 10v9M15 10v9M19 10v9\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M3 20h18\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <div>\n\n <h3>\n Ownership & Registry Status\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n Review of registered ownership and\n relevant National Registry information.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n\n <article>\n\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <path d=\"M5 3h10l4 4v14H5z\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M15 3v5h5\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M8 13h8M8 17h5\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <div>\n\n <h3>\n Liens & Encumbrances\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n Review of recorded liens, mortgages,\n easements and other registry entries\n relevant to the transaction.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n\n <article>\n\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <path d=\"M5 3h10l4 4v14H5z\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M15 3v5h5\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M8 13h8M8 17h5\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <div>\n\n <h3>\n Transaction Documents\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n Legal review of available transaction\n documentation before execution.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n\n <article>\n\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"><\/circle>\n <path d=\"m8 12 2.5 2.5L16 9\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <div>\n\n <h3>\n Closing Readiness\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n Confirmation that legal and notarial\n documentation is prepared for the\n intended closing.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"crn-re-services crn-re-section\">\n\n <div class=\"crn-container\">\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-services__heading\">\n\n\n <div>\n\n <span class=\"crn-re-eyebrow\">\n Real Estate Services\n <\/span>\n\n <h2>\n Legal support across the\n <em>property transaction.<\/em>\n <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <p>\n\n Focused representation for international buyers,\n property owners and investors requiring clear\n legal and notarial coordination in Costa Rica.\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-services__grid\">\n\n\n \n\n <article class=\"crn-re-service\">\n\n<div class=\"crn-re-service__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <path d=\"M3 10 12 4l9 6\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M5 10v9M9 10v9M15 10v9M19 10v9\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M3 20h18\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/div>\n\n <h3>\n Title & Registry Review\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n\n Review of registered ownership, liens,\n mortgages, easements and other relevant\n registry information.\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n\n \n\n <article class=\"crn-re-service\">\n\n<div class=\"crn-re-service__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <circle cx=\"10.5\" cy=\"10.5\" r=\"6\"><\/circle>\n <path d=\"m15 15 5 5\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"m8 10.5 2 2 3.5-4\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/div>\n\n <h3>\n Property Due Diligence\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n\n Legal review and transaction-risk coordination\n before the buyer proceeds to closing.\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n\n \n\n <article class=\"crn-re-service\">\n\n<div class=\"crn-re-service__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <path d=\"M5 3h10l4 4v14H5z\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M15 3v5h5\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M8 13h8M8 17h5\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/div>\n\n <h3>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/costa-rica-real-estate-closing-services\/\">\n Real Estate Closings\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n\n Closing preparation, documentation, coordination\n and notarial execution of the transaction.\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n\n \n\n <article class=\"crn-re-service\">\n\n<div class=\"crn-re-service__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <path d=\"M5 8h12\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"m14 5 3 3-3 3\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M19 16H7\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"m10 13-3 3 3 3\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/div>\n\n <h3>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/costa-rica-property-transfers\/\">\n Property Transfers\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n\n Drafting and authorization of property transfer\n instruments and corresponding filing follow-up.\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n\n \n\n <article class=\"crn-re-service\">\n\n<div class=\"crn-re-service__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <path d=\"M3 10 12 4l9 6\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M5 10v9M9 10v9M15 10v9M19 10v9\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M3 20h18\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"m9 14 2 2 4-4\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/div>\n\n <h3>\n National Registry Filing\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n\n Submission and follow-up of registrable\n instruments through the applicable registration\n process.\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n\n \n\n <article class=\"crn-re-service\">\n\n<div class=\"crn-re-service__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <path d=\"M7 4h10v16H7z\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M10 8h4M10 12h4\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"m9 17 2 2 4-4\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/div>\n\n <h3>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/power-of-attorney-costa-rica\/\">\n Powers of Attorney\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n\n Notarial powers of attorney for property\n transactions when appropriate to the client's\n circumstances.\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"crn-re-process\">\n\n <div class=\"crn-container\">\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-process__heading\">\n\n <span class=\"crn-re-eyebrow crn-re-eyebrow--light\">\n Property Closing Process\n <\/span>\n\n\n <h2>\n From legal review\n <em>to registration.<\/em>\n <\/h2>\n\n\n <p>\n\n Every transaction is different, but a disciplined\n legal process helps keep the critical stages\n organized and understandable.\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-process__timeline\">\n\n\n <article>\n\n <span class=\"crn-re-process__index\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M6 4h12v16H6z\"><\/path><path d=\"M9 8h6M9 12h6M9 16h4\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\n <div>\n\n <small>\n STEP ONE\n <\/small>\n\n <h3>\n Initial Transaction Review\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n\n We review the proposed transaction,\n available documentation and the parties\n involved.\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n\n <article>\n\n <span class=\"crn-re-process__index\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"10.5\" cy=\"10.5\" r=\"6\"><\/circle><path d=\"m15 15 5 5\"><\/path><path d=\"m8 10.5 2 2 3.5-4\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\n <div>\n\n <small>\n STEP TWO\n <\/small>\n\n <h3>\n Title & Due Diligence\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n\n Registry and legal information relevant to\n the purchase is reviewed before closing.\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n\n <article>\n\n <span class=\"crn-re-process__index\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 3h10l4 4v14H5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15 3v5h5\"><\/path><path d=\"M8 13h8M8 17h5\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\n <div>\n\n <small>\n STEP THREE\n <\/small>\n\n <h3>\n Closing Preparation\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n\n Closing documentation and the transfer\n instrument are prepared and coordinated.\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n\n <article>\n\n <span class=\"crn-re-process__index\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M6 18 18 6\"><\/path><path d=\"m14 6 4 4\"><\/path><path d=\"M5 19h14\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\n <div>\n\n <small>\n STEP FOUR\n <\/small>\n\n <h3>\n Execution\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n\n Required instruments are executed and\n authorized through the appropriate\n notarial process.\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n\n <article>\n\n <span class=\"crn-re-process__index\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M3 10 12 4l9 6\"><\/path><path d=\"M5 10v9M9 10v9M15 10v9M19 10v9\"><\/path><path d=\"M3 20h18\"><\/path><path d=\"m9 14 2 2 4-4\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\n <div>\n\n <small>\n STEP FIVE\n <\/small>\n\n <h3>\n Registry Filing & Follow-Up\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n\n Registrable documents are submitted and\n followed through the National Registry\n process.\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"crn-re-international crn-re-section\">\n\n <div class=\"crn-container crn-re-international__grid\">\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-international__content\">\n\n\n <span class=\"crn-re-eyebrow\">\n International Property Buyers\n <\/span>\n\n\n <h2>\n Costa Rican law.\n <em>Explained in your language.<\/em>\n <\/h2>\n\n\n <p class=\"crn-re-lead\">\n\n Buying property in another country should not mean\n navigating the legal process without understanding it.\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n <p>\n\n International clients receive English-language\n guidance through the legal and notarial stages of\n the transaction, with explanations of documents,\n responsibilities and the next step in the process.\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-international__features\">\n\n <span>\n English & Spanish communication\n <\/span>\n\n <span>\n International buyer representation\n <\/span>\n\n <span>\n Direct attorney oversight\n <\/span>\n\n <span>\n Nationwide transaction coordination\n <\/span>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-international__visual\">\n\n <img decoding=\"async\"\n data-src=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/costa-rica-notary-attorney-terry-steele-formal-handshake-investor.png\"\n alt=\"International buyer meeting Costa Rica real estate attorney\"\n width=\"760\"\n height=\"900\"\n src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 760px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 760\/900;\">\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-international__card\">\n\n <small>\n INTERNATIONAL COUNSEL\n <\/small>\n\n <strong>\n Clear communication matters.\n <\/strong>\n\n <p>\n Especially when the legal system is unfamiliar.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"crn-re-attorney crn-re-section\">\n\n <div class=\"crn-container crn-re-attorney__grid\">\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-attorney__portrait\">\n\n\n <img decoding=\"async\"\n data-src=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/terry-steele-costa-rica-notary-professional-office-portrait-rk9gi5dggvk99ox0gfcv6dkqdnw4meuzf3q4xh3x44.png\"\n alt=\"Terry Steele Costa Rica real estate attorney and Notary Public\"\n width=\"700\"\n height=\"850\"\n src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 700px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 700\/850;\">\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-attorney__badge\">\n\n <small>\n Attorney & Notary Public\n <\/small>\n\n <strong>\n Terry Steele\n <\/strong>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-attorney__content\">\n\n\n <span class=\"crn-re-eyebrow\">\n Your Legal Counsel\n <\/span>\n\n\n <h2>\n Personal legal oversight\n <em>from Terry Steele.<\/em>\n <\/h2>\n\n\n <p class=\"crn-re-lead\">\n\n Real estate transactions receive direct professional\n oversight rather than being treated as administrative\n paperwork.\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n <p>\n\n Terry Steele is a licensed Costa Rican attorney and\n Notary Public assisting international clients with\n real estate and cross-border legal matters.\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-attorney__credentials\">\n\n\n <div>\n\n <small>\n Costa Rican Bar Association\n <\/small>\n\n <strong>\n No. 36269\n <\/strong>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <div>\n\n <small>\n Florida Bar Association\n <\/small>\n\n <strong>\n No. 1067959\n <\/strong>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <div>\n\n <small>\n Languages\n <\/small>\n\n <strong>\n English & Spanish\n <\/strong>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <div>\n\n <small>\n Practice\n <\/small>\n\n <strong>\n Costa Rica\n <\/strong>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n <a class=\"crn-re-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/about-costa-rica-notary\/\">\n\n Learn More About Terry Steele\n\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n \u2192\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"crn-re-risk\">\n\n <div class=\"crn-container\">\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-risk__heading\">\n\n <span class=\"crn-re-eyebrow crn-re-eyebrow--light\">\n Before You Sign\n <\/span>\n\n\n <h2>\n Questions worth answering\n <em>before closing.<\/em>\n <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-risk__grid\">\n\n\n <article>\n\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"8\" r=\"3\"><\/circle>\n <path d=\"M6 20c.5-4 2.5-6 6-6s5.5 2 6 6\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <h3>\n Who is the registered owner?\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n Confirm the registered ownership information\n relevant to the transaction.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n <article>\n\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <path d=\"M5 3h10l4 4v14H5z\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M15 3v5h5\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M8 13h8M8 17h5\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <h3>\n What is recorded against the property?\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n Review relevant registry entries such as liens,\n mortgages or easements.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n <article>\n\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"><\/circle>\n <path d=\"m8 12 2.5 2.5L16 9\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <h3>\n Do the documents match the deal?\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n Make sure the legal documents correspond with\n the intended transaction.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n <article>\n\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <path d=\"M4 12h16\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"m14 6 6 6-6 6\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <h3>\n What happens after signing?\n <\/h3>\n\n <p>\n Understand the filing and registration steps\n that follow execution.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"crn-re-faq crn-re-section\">\n\n <div class=\"crn-container crn-re-faq__grid\">\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-faq__heading\">\n\n <span class=\"crn-re-eyebrow\">\n Real Estate FAQ\n <\/span>\n\n\n <h2>\n Common questions from\n <em>international buyers.<\/em>\n <\/h2>\n\n\n <p>\n\n General information about the legal and notarial\n process. Specific transactions should be reviewed\n individually.\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n <a class=\"crn-re-button crn-re-button--navy\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/terry-steele-attorney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n Ask About Your Transaction\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n <div class=\"crn-re-faq__accordion\">\n\n\n <details open>\n\n <summary>\n\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"><\/circle>\n <path d=\"M9.8 9a2.4 2.4 0 0 1 4.6 1c0 2-2.4 2.3-2.4 4\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M12 17h.01\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <strong>\n What does a Notary Public do in a Costa Rica property closing?\n <\/strong>\n\n <i><\/i>\n\n <\/summary>\n\n <div>\n\n <p>\n\n A Costa Rican Notary Public has legal and\n notarial responsibilities in preparing and\n authorizing registrable instruments such as\n a property transfer deed and in coordinating\n the corresponding filing process.\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/details>\n\n\n\n <details>\n\n <summary>\n\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"><\/circle>\n <path d=\"M9.8 9a2.4 2.4 0 0 1 4.6 1c0 2-2.4 2.3-2.4 4\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M12 17h.01\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <strong>\n What is reviewed during property due diligence?\n <\/strong>\n\n <i><\/i>\n\n <\/summary>\n\n <div>\n\n <p>\n\n Depending on the transaction, legal review\n may include registered ownership, liens,\n mortgages, easements, available transaction\n documentation and other matters relevant to\n the proposed purchase.\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/details>\n\n\n\n <details>\n\n <summary>\n\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"><\/circle>\n <path d=\"M9.8 9a2.4 2.4 0 0 1 4.6 1c0 2-2.4 2.3-2.4 4\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M12 17h.01\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <strong>\n What happens after the transfer deed is signed?\n <\/strong>\n\n <i><\/i>\n\n <\/summary>\n\n <div>\n\n <p>\n\n When registration is required, the\n registrable instrument must proceed through\n the applicable National Registry filing and\n follow-up process.\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/details>\n\n\n\n <details>\n\n <summary>\n\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"><\/circle>\n <path d=\"M9.8 9a2.4 2.4 0 0 1 4.6 1c0 2-2.4 2.3-2.4 4\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M12 17h.01\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <strong>\n Can the transaction be reviewed before I commit to closing?\n <\/strong>\n\n <i><\/i>\n\n <\/summary>\n\n <div>\n\n <p>\n\n Legal review before closing is an important\n opportunity to understand the property's\n registry information and the documentation\n relating to the proposed transaction.\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/details>\n\n\n\n <details>\n\n <summary>\n\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"><\/circle>\n <path d=\"M9.8 9a2.4 2.4 0 0 1 4.6 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