{"id":6151,"date":"2026-08-26T13:54:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T19:54:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/?page_id=6151"},"modified":"2026-09-02T10:42:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T16:42:11","slug":"power-of-attorney-costa-rica","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/power-of-attorney-costa-rica\/","title":{"rendered":"Powers of Attorney Costa Rica"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"6151\" class=\"elementor elementor-6151\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e98058d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e98058d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0220ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"c0220ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- =========================================================\r\n     COSTA RICA NOTARY\r\n     POWER OF ATTORNEY COSTA RICA\r\n========================================================== -->\r\n\r\n<main class=\"crn-poa\" id=\"main-content\">\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- =====================================================\r\n         HERO\r\n    ====================================================== -->\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"crn-poa-hero\">\r\n\r\n        <div\r\n            class=\"crn-poa-hero__glow\"\r\n            aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n        ><\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"crn-container crn-poa-hero__grid\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-poa-hero__content\">\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"crn-poa-eyebrow crn-poa-eyebrow--light\">\r\n                    Power of Attorney Costa Rica\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                <h1>\r\n                    Power of Attorney Costa Rica\r\n                    <em>with clearly defined authority.<\/em>\r\n                <\/h1>\r\n\r\n                <p class=\"crn-poa-hero__lead\">\r\n                    Bilingual legal and notarial assistance for international\r\n                    clients who need to authorize another person to act on\r\n                    their behalf in Costa Rica for real estate, corporate,\r\n                    document and other legal matters.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"crn-poa-hero__actions\">\r\n\r\n                    <a class=\"crn-poa-button crn-poa-button--gold\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/terry-steele-attorney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n                        Schedule a Consultation\r\n                        <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span>\r\n                    <\/a>\r\n\r\n                    <a\r\n                        class=\"crn-poa-button crn-poa-button--ghost\"\r\n                        href=\"#poa-process\"\r\n                    >\r\n                        Explore the Process\r\n                    <\/a>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"crn-poa-hero__trust\">\r\n\r\n                    <span>\r\n                        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            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <aside class=\"crn-poa-hero__panel\">\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"crn-poa-hero__panel-label\">\r\n                    LEGAL AUTHORITY\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                <h2>\r\n                    Act in Costa Rica\r\n                    <em>without being present.<\/em>\r\n                <\/h2>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"crn-poa-hero__panel-list\">\r\n\r\n                    <div>\r\n                        <small>\r\n                            DEFINE\r\n                        <\/small>\r\n\r\n                        <strong>\r\n                            Scope of Authority\r\n                        <\/strong>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div>\r\n                        <small>\r\n                            PREPARE\r\n                        <\/small>\r\n\r\n                        <strong>\r\n                            Power of Attorney Document\r\n                        <\/strong>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div>\r\n                        <small>\r\n                            EXECUTE\r\n                        <\/small>\r\n\r\n                        <strong>\r\n                            Signature &amp; Notarial Formalities\r\n                        <\/strong>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div>\r\n                        <small>\r\n                            USE\r\n                        <\/small>\r\n\r\n                        <strong>\r\n                            Representation in Costa Rica\r\n                        <\/strong>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/aside>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- =====================================================\r\n         INTRO\r\n    ====================================================== -->\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"crn-poa-intro crn-poa-section\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"crn-container crn-poa-intro__grid\">\r\n\r\n            <div>\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"crn-poa-eyebrow\">\r\n                    Legal Representation\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                <h2>\r\n                    Power of Attorney Costa Rica\r\n                    <em>with precisely defined authority.<\/em>\r\n                <\/h2>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-poa-intro__content\">\r\n\r\n                <p class=\"crn-poa-lead\">\r\n                    A Power of Attorney Costa Rica service allows a client to\r\n                    authorize another person to act on their behalf for defined\r\n                    legal or transactional purposes in Costa Rica.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    In Costa Rica, the form and scope of the authorization\r\n                    should correspond to the transaction or legal matter\r\n                    involved. Some powers may be limited to a single act,\r\n                    while others may grant broader authority.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    Costa Rica Notary assists international clients with\r\n                    Powers of Attorney for real estate transactions,\r\n                    corporate matters, document execution and other legal\r\n                    needs in Costa Rica.\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         SERVICES\r\n    ====================================================== -->\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"crn-poa-services\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"crn-container\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-poa-section-heading\">\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"crn-poa-eyebrow crn-poa-eyebrow--light\">\r\n                    Power of Attorney Services\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                <h2>\r\n                    Authority structured\r\n                    <em>for the matter at hand.<\/em>\r\n                <\/h2>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    The appropriate Power of Attorney depends on what\r\n                    the representative must be authorized to do and the\r\n                    legal requirements of the particular matter.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-poa-services__grid\">\r\n\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"crn-poa-service__icon\">\r\n                        <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                            <path d=\"M7 4h10v16H7z\"><\/path>\r\n                            <path d=\"M10 8h4\"><\/path>\r\n                            <path d=\"M10 12h4\"><\/path>\r\n                            <path d=\"m9 17 2 2 4-4\"><\/path>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n\r\n                    <small>\r\n                        SPECIAL AUTHORITY\r\n                    <\/small>\r\n\r\n                    <h3>\r\n                        Special Power of Attorney\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Authority limited to a particular transaction,\r\n                        act or defined legal purpose.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"crn-poa-service__icon\">\r\n                        <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                            <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"8\" r=\"3\"><\/circle>\r\n                            <path d=\"M6 20c0-4 2.5-7 6-7s6 3 6 7\"><\/path>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n\r\n                    <small>\r\n                        BROADER AUTHORITY\r\n                    <\/small>\r\n\r\n                    <h3>\r\n                        General Power of Attorney\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Broader authority structured around the scope\r\n                        permitted and required for the client's matter.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"crn-poa-service__icon\">\r\n                        <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\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                    <small>\r\n                        REAL ESTATE\r\n                    <\/small>\r\n\r\n                    <h3>\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/costa-rica-real-estate-attorney\/\">\r\n                            Property Transactions\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Powers of Attorney for property purchases,\r\n                        closings, sales, transfers and related real\r\n                        estate matters.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"crn-poa-service__icon\">\r\n                        <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\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=\"M3 21h18\"><\/path>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n\r\n                    <small>\r\n                        CORPORATE\r\n                    <\/small>\r\n\r\n                    <h3>\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/corporate-notarial-services-costa-rica\/\">\r\n                            Corporate Representation\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Authority for company-related acts, corporate\r\n                        documents and other business matters.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"crn-poa-service__icon\">\r\n                        <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                            <path d=\"M5 3h10l4 4v14H5z\"><\/path>\r\n                            <path d=\"M15 3v5h5\"><\/path>\r\n                            <path d=\"M8 13h8\"><\/path>\r\n                            <path d=\"M8 17h5\"><\/path>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n\r\n                    <small>\r\n                        DOCUMENTS\r\n                    <\/small>\r\n\r\n                    <h3>\r\n                        Legal &amp; Administrative Matters\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Representation for document execution, filings\r\n                        and other legally relevant procedures.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"crn-poa-service__icon\">\r\n                        <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                            <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"><\/circle>\r\n                            <path d=\"M8 12h8\"><\/path>\r\n                            <path d=\"M12 8v8\"><\/path>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n\r\n                    <small>\r\n                        INTERNATIONAL\r\n                    <\/small>\r\n\r\n                    <h3>\r\n                        Foreign Client Coordination\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Bilingual assistance for clients preparing\r\n                        Powers of Attorney while residing outside\r\n                        Costa Rica.\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         PROCESS\r\n    ====================================================== -->\r\n\r\n    <section\r\n        class=\"crn-poa-process crn-poa-section\"\r\n        id=\"poa-process\"\r\n    >\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"crn-container\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-poa-process__heading\">\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"crn-poa-eyebrow\">\r\n                    Power of Attorney Process\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                <h2>\r\n                    Define the authority.\r\n                    <em>Prepare it correctly.<\/em>\r\n                <\/h2>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-poa-process__grid\">\r\n\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"crn-poa-process__icon\">\r\n                        <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                            <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"8\"><\/circle>\r\n                            <path d=\"M12 8v4l3 2\"><\/path>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n\r\n                    <small>\r\n                        IDENTIFY\r\n                    <\/small>\r\n\r\n                    <h3>\r\n                        Define the Purpose\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Identify exactly what the representative must\r\n                        be authorized to do.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"crn-poa-process__icon\">\r\n                        <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                            <path d=\"M5 3h10l4 4v14H5z\"><\/path>\r\n                            <path d=\"M8 13h8\"><\/path>\r\n                            <path d=\"M8 17h5\"><\/path>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n\r\n                    <small>\r\n                        PREPARE\r\n                    <\/small>\r\n\r\n                    <h3>\r\n                        Draft the Authority\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Prepare the Power of Attorney with the scope\r\n                        required for the intended purpose.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"crn-poa-process__icon\">\r\n                        <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                            <path d=\"M4 18 16 6l2 2L6 20H4z\"><\/path>\r\n                            <path d=\"m14 8 2 2\"><\/path>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n\r\n                    <small>\r\n                        EXECUTE\r\n                    <\/small>\r\n\r\n                    <h3>\r\n                        Complete Formalities\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Execute the document using the appropriate\r\n                        signatures, notarization or authentication.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"crn-poa-process__icon\">\r\n                        <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                            <path d=\"M6 4h12v16H6z\"><\/path>\r\n                            <path d=\"m9 12 2 2 4-4\"><\/path>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n\r\n                    <small>\r\n                        USE\r\n                    <\/small>\r\n\r\n                    <h3>\r\n                        Exercise the Authority\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        The representative may act within the authority\r\n                        granted by the Power of Attorney.\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         EXECUTION FROM ABROAD\r\n    ====================================================== -->\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"crn-poa-foreign\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"crn-container crn-poa-foreign__grid\">\r\n\r\n            <div>\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"crn-poa-eyebrow crn-poa-eyebrow--light\">\r\n                    Executing From Abroad\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                <h2>\r\n                    Outside Costa Rica?\r\n                    <em>The formalities matter.<\/em>\r\n                <\/h2>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div>\r\n\r\n                <p class=\"crn-poa-foreign__lead\">\r\n                    International clients often need to prepare or execute\r\n                    a Power of Attorney without traveling to Costa Rica.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    Depending on where and how the document is executed,\r\n                    notarization, authentication, apostille or other\r\n                    formalities may be required before the document can\r\n                    be used in Costa Rica.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    The appropriate procedure depends on the jurisdiction,\r\n                    document and intended legal use.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <a class=\"crn-poa-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/apostille-costa-rica\/\">\r\n                    Explore Apostilles &amp; Authentication\r\n                    <span>\u2192<\/span>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- =====================================================\r\n         COMMON USES\r\n    ====================================================== -->\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"crn-poa-uses crn-poa-section\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"crn-container\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-poa-uses__heading\">\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"crn-poa-eyebrow\">\r\n                    Common Uses\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                <h2>\r\n                    When a Power of Attorney\r\n                    <em>may be useful.<\/em>\r\n                <\/h2>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-poa-uses__grid\">\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n\r\n                    <small>\r\n                        PROPERTY\r\n                    <\/small>\r\n\r\n                    <h3>\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/costa-rica-real-estate-closing-services\/\">\r\n                            Real Estate Closings\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Representation when a client cannot personally\r\n                        attend a property transaction or closing.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n\r\n                    <small>\r\n                        TRANSFER\r\n                    <\/small>\r\n\r\n                    <h3>\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/costa-rica-property-transfers\/\">\r\n                            Property Transfers\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Authority for defined acts related to transferring\r\n                        real estate ownership.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n\r\n                    <small>\r\n                        BUSINESS\r\n                    <\/small>\r\n\r\n                    <h3>\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/corporate-notarial-services-costa-rica\/\">\r\n                            Corporate Matters\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Representation for defined corporate or\r\n                        business matters in Costa Rica.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n\r\n                    <small>\r\n                        DOCUMENTS\r\n                    <\/small>\r\n\r\n                    <h3>\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/document-certification-costa-rica\/\">\r\n                            Document Execution\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Authority to execute documents within the scope\r\n                        granted by the Power of Attorney.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n\r\n                    <small>\r\n                        PROCEDURES\r\n                    <\/small>\r\n\r\n                    <h3>\r\n                        Legal Procedures\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Representation for certain filings or\r\n                        administrative procedures when appropriate.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n\r\n                    <small>\r\n                        INTERNATIONAL\r\n                    <\/small>\r\n\r\n                    <h3>\r\n                        Clients Abroad\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Representation in Costa Rica for clients who\r\n                        reside in another country.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/article>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- =====================================================\r\n         ATTORNEY\r\n    ====================================================== -->\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"crn-poa-attorney crn-poa-section\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"crn-container crn-poa-attorney__grid\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-poa-attorney__visual\">\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=\"Power of Attorney Costa Rica \u2013 Terry Steele, Attorney and Notary Public\"\r\n                    width=\"720\"\r\n                    height=\"870\"\r\n                 src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 720px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 720\/870;\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"crn-poa-attorney__badge\">\r\n\r\n                    <small>\r\n                        ATTORNEY &amp; NOTARY PUBLIC\r\n                    <\/small>\r\n\r\n                    <strong>\r\n                        Terry Steele\r\n                    <\/strong>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-poa-attorney__content\">\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"crn-poa-eyebrow\">\r\n                    Legal Authority\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                <h2>\r\n                    The document should match\r\n                    <em>the authority required.<\/em>\r\n                <\/h2>\r\n\r\n                <p class=\"crn-poa-lead\">\r\n                    Powers of Attorney should be structured around the\r\n                    specific legal objective and authority required.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    Costa Rica Notary is led by Terry Steele, a licensed\r\n                    Costa Rican attorney and Notary Public providing\r\n                    bilingual legal and notarial services for international\r\n                    clients.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    His practice assists clients with Powers of Attorney\r\n                    for real estate transactions, corporate matters,\r\n                    legal documents and other matters requiring\r\n                    representation in Costa Rica.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <a class=\"crn-poa-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/about-costa-rica-notary\/\">\r\n                    About Terry Steele\r\n                    <span>\u2192<\/span>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- =====================================================\r\n         FAQ\r\n    ====================================================== -->\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"crn-poa-faq crn-poa-section\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"crn-container\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-poa-faq__heading\">\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"crn-poa-eyebrow\">\r\n                    Frequently Asked Questions\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                <h2>\r\n                    Power of Attorney\r\n                    <em>questions.<\/em>\r\n                <\/h2>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-poa-faq__list\">\r\n\r\n                <details>\r\n\r\n                    <summary>\r\n                        What is a Power of Attorney in Costa Rica?\r\n                    <\/summary>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        A Power of Attorney is a legal authorization\r\n                        allowing one person to act on behalf of another\r\n                        within the scope granted by the document.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/details>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <details>\r\n\r\n                    <summary>\r\n                        Can I authorize someone to close a property transaction for me?\r\n                    <\/summary>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Depending on the transaction and authority required,\r\n                        a properly prepared Power of Attorney may allow a\r\n                        representative to act in connection with a real\r\n                        estate transaction.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/details>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <details>\r\n\r\n                    <summary>\r\n                        What is the difference between a special and general Power of Attorney?\r\n                    <\/summary>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        A special Power of Attorney generally authorizes\r\n                        a specific act or defined matter, while broader\r\n                        powers may authorize a wider range of actions.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/details>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <details>\r\n\r\n                    <summary>\r\n                        Can I sign a Power of Attorney outside Costa Rica?\r\n                    <\/summary>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        It may be possible to execute a Power of Attorney\r\n                        abroad, but notarization, authentication or apostille\r\n                        requirements depend on where and how it is executed.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/details>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <details>\r\n\r\n                    <summary>\r\n                        Does a Power of Attorney need an apostille?\r\n                    <\/summary>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        A document executed outside Costa Rica may require\r\n                        an apostille or another form of authentication\r\n                        depending on the country of execution and its\r\n                        intended use.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/details>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <details>\r\n\r\n                    <summary>\r\n                        Can a Power of Attorney be limited to one transaction?\r\n                    <\/summary>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Yes. Authority may be structured around a specific\r\n                        transaction or legal act when appropriate.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/details>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- =====================================================\r\n         FINAL CTA\r\n    ====================================================== -->\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"crn-poa-cta\">\r\n\r\n        <div\r\n            class=\"crn-poa-cta__glow\"\r\n            aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n        ><\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"crn-container crn-poa-cta__inner\">\r\n\r\n            <div>\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"crn-poa-eyebrow crn-poa-eyebrow--light\">\r\n                    Need Representation in Costa Rica?\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                <h2>\r\n                    Define the authority\r\n                    <em>before you sign.<\/em>\r\n                <\/h2>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    For Power of Attorney Costa Rica services, speak with a\r\n                    Costa Rican Attorney and Notary Public about preparing\r\n                    authority for your real estate, corporate or legal matter.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-poa-cta__actions\">\r\n\r\n                <a class=\"crn-poa-button crn-poa-button--gold\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/terry-steele-attorney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n                    Schedule a Consultation\r\n                    <span>\u2197<\/span>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n\/* SEO internal links \u2014 preserve existing Power of Attorney design *\/\r\n.crn-poa-services h3 a,\r\n.crn-poa-uses h3 a {\r\n    color: inherit;\r\n    font: inherit;\r\n    text-decoration: none;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.crn-poa-services h3 a:hover,\r\n.crn-poa-services h3 a:focus-visible,\r\n.crn-poa-uses h3 a:hover,\r\n.crn-poa-uses h3 a:focus-visible {\r\n    color: inherit;\r\n    text-decoration: underline;\r\n    text-underline-offset: 0.18em;\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<\/main>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Power of Attorney Costa Rica Power of Attorney Costa Rica with clearly defined authority. 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