{"id":6185,"date":"2026-08-26T14:08:54","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T20:08:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/?page_id=6185"},"modified":"2026-09-02T10:54:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T16:54:41","slug":"apostille-costa-rica","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/apostille-costa-rica\/","title":{"rendered":"Apostille &#038; Document Authentication Costa Rica"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"6185\" class=\"elementor elementor-6185\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6853e6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e6853e6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08e453c elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"08e453c\" 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     APOSTILLE & DOCUMENT AUTHENTICATION\r\n========================================================== -->\r\n\r\n<main class=\"crn-apostille\" id=\"main-content\">\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- =====================================================\r\n         HERO\r\n    ====================================================== -->\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"crn-apostille-hero\">\r\n\r\n        <div\r\n            class=\"crn-apostille-hero__glow\"\r\n            aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n        ><\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"crn-container crn-apostille-hero__grid\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-apostille-hero__content\">\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"crn-apostille-eyebrow crn-apostille-eyebrow--light\">\r\n                    International Document Authentication\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                <h1>\r\n                    Apostille Costa Rica\r\n                    <em>for International Documents.<\/em>\r\n                <\/h1>\r\n\r\n                <p class=\"crn-apostille-hero__lead\">\r\n                    Bilingual legal and notarial guidance for documents\r\n                    intended for international use, including notarization,\r\n                    authentication requirements and coordination of Costa Rican\r\n                    and foreign documents.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"crn-apostille-hero__actions\">\r\n\r\n                    <a class=\"crn-apostille-button crn-apostille-button--gold\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/terry-steele-attorney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n                        Schedule a Document Consultation\r\n                        <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span>\r\n                    <\/a>\r\n\r\n                    <a\r\n                        class=\"crn-apostille-button crn-apostille-button--ghost\"\r\n                        href=\"#apostille-process\"\r\n                    >\r\n                        Explore the Process\r\n                    <\/a>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"crn-apostille-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-apostille-hero__panel\">\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"crn-apostille-hero__panel-label\">\r\n                    INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTS\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                <h2>\r\n                    Crossing borders?\r\n                    <em>The formalities matter.<\/em>\r\n                <\/h2>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"crn-apostille-hero__panel-list\">\r\n\r\n                    <div>\r\n                        <small>\r\n                            REVIEW\r\n                        <\/small>\r\n\r\n                        <strong>\r\n                            Document &amp; Destination\r\n                        <\/strong>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div>\r\n                        <small>\r\n                            NOTARIZE\r\n                        <\/small>\r\n\r\n                        <strong>\r\n                            Complete Required Notarial Formalities\r\n                        <\/strong>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div>\r\n                        <small>\r\n                            AUTHENTICATE\r\n                        <\/small>\r\n\r\n                        <strong>\r\n                            Required Authentication\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                            Prepare for International Acceptance\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-apostille-intro crn-apostille-section\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"crn-container crn-apostille-intro__grid\">\r\n\r\n            <div>\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"crn-apostille-eyebrow\">\r\n                    International Formalities\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                <h2>\r\n                    Apostille Costa Rica:\r\n                    <em>when documents need another step abroad.<\/em>\r\n                <\/h2>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-apostille-intro__content\">\r\n\r\n                <p class=\"crn-apostille-lead\">\r\n                    Documents used across international borders may require\r\n                    authentication before they will be accepted by a foreign\r\n                    authority, institution or private entity.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    Depending on the country involved and the nature of the\r\n                    document, the process may include notarization,\r\n                    certification, apostille or another authentication\r\n                    procedure.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    International document authentication guidance helps clients\r\n                    identify the appropriate formalities before documents are\r\n                    submitted for use in Costa Rica or abroad. Official apostille\r\n                    requirements and procedures can also be verified with Costa Rica's\r\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rree.go.cr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship<\/a>.\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-apostille-services\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"crn-container\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-apostille-section-heading\">\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"crn-apostille-eyebrow crn-apostille-eyebrow--light\">\r\n                    Authentication &amp; Legalization Services\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                <h2>\r\n                    International documents\r\n                    <em>prepared for the right destination.<\/em>\r\n                <\/h2>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    The correct process depends on where the document\r\n                    originated, where it will be used and what the receiving\r\n                    authority requires.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-apostille-services__grid\">\r\n\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"crn-apostille-service__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=\"m9 12 2 2 4-4\"><\/path>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n\r\n                    <small>\r\n                        APOSTILLE\r\n                    <\/small>\r\n\r\n                    <h3>\r\n                        Hague Authentication Guidance\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Assistance identifying the international authentication\r\n                        required and how it fits into the document process.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"crn-apostille-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                        <\/svg>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n\r\n                    <small>\r\n                        DOCUMENTS\r\n                    <\/small>\r\n\r\n                    <h3>\r\n                        Document Authentication\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Guidance regarding authentication requirements\r\n                        for documents intended for official or legal use.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"crn-apostille-service__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                        NOTARIAL\r\n                    <\/small>\r\n\r\n                    <h3>\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/document-certification-costa-rica\/\">\r\n                            Preliminary Notarization\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Notarial preparation or certification of documents\r\n                        when required before international authentication.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"crn-apostille-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=\"M3 12h18\"><\/path>\r\n                            <path d=\"M12 3a15 15 0 0 1 0 18\"><\/path>\r\n                            <path d=\"M12 3a15 15 0 0 0 0 18\"><\/path>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n\r\n                    <small>\r\n                        ABROAD\r\n                    <\/small>\r\n\r\n                    <h3>\r\n                        Costa Rican Documents for Use Abroad\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Coordination of legal and notarial formalities for\r\n                        Costa Rican documents intended for international use.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"crn-apostille-service__icon\">\r\n                        <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                            <path d=\"M3 10 12 4l9 6\"><\/path>\r\n                            <path d=\"M5 10v9\"><\/path>\r\n                            <path d=\"M19 10v9\"><\/path>\r\n                            <path d=\"M3 20h18\"><\/path>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n\r\n                    <small>\r\n                        COSTA RICA\r\n                    <\/small>\r\n\r\n                    <h3>\r\n                        Foreign Documents for Use in Costa Rica\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Guidance concerning documents issued abroad that\r\n                        will be presented or used in Costa Rica.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"crn-apostille-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                        COORDINATION\r\n                    <\/small>\r\n\r\n                    <h3>\r\n                        International Document Review\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Review of the document, jurisdiction and intended\r\n                        use before selecting the appropriate authentication\r\n                        path.\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-apostille-process crn-apostille-section\"\r\n        id=\"apostille-process\"\r\n    >\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"crn-container\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-apostille-process__heading\">\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"crn-apostille-eyebrow\">\r\n                    Authentication Process\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                <h2>\r\n                    Start with the destination.\r\n                    <em>Then determine the formalities.<\/em>\r\n                <\/h2>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-apostille-process__grid\">\r\n\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"crn-apostille-process__icon\">\r\n                        <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                            <circle cx=\"11\" cy=\"11\" r=\"6\"><\/circle>\r\n                            <path d=\"m16 16 4 4\"><\/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                        Review the Document\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Identify the document, issuing jurisdiction and\r\n                        authority or institution that will receive it.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"crn-apostille-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                        <\/svg>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n\r\n                    <small>\r\n                        PREPARE\r\n                    <\/small>\r\n\r\n                    <h3>\r\n                        Complete Notarial Steps\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Perform any required notarization, certification\r\n                        or signature formalities before authentication.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"crn-apostille-process__icon\">\r\n                        <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                            <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"7\"><\/circle>\r\n                            <path d=\"m9 12 2 2 4-4\"><\/path>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n\r\n                    <small>\r\n                        AUTHENTICATE\r\n                    <\/small>\r\n\r\n                    <h3>\r\n                        Obtain the Appropriate Authentication\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Complete the required authentication procedure\r\n                        for the document's intended international use.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"crn-apostille-process__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=\"M3 12h18\"><\/path>\r\n                            <path d=\"M12 3a15 15 0 0 1 0 18\"><\/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                        Prepare for International Use\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        The authenticated document can then proceed to the\r\n                        institution or authority for which it was prepared.\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         TWO-WAY INTERNATIONAL\r\n    ====================================================== -->\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"crn-apostille-crossborder\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"crn-container\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-apostille-crossborder__heading\">\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"crn-apostille-eyebrow crn-apostille-eyebrow--light\">\r\n                    Cross-Border Documents\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                <h2>\r\n                    Documents moving\r\n                    <em>in both directions.<\/em>\r\n                <\/h2>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-apostille-crossborder__grid\">\r\n\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"crn-apostille-crossborder__label\">\r\n                        COSTA RICA \u2192 ABROAD\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n\r\n                    <h3>\r\n                        Costa Rican Documents for International Use\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Costa Rican documents may require certification,\r\n                        notarization and an international authentication step\r\n                        before they are accepted abroad.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                    <ul>\r\n                        <li>Notarial documents<\/li>\r\n                        <li>Corporate documents<\/li>\r\n                        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/power-of-attorney-costa-rica\/\">Powers of Attorney<\/a><\/li>\r\n                        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/document-certification-costa-rica\/\">Certified copies<\/a><\/li>\r\n                        <li>Other legal documents<\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n                <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"crn-apostille-crossborder__label\">\r\n                        ABROAD \u2192 COSTA RICA\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n\r\n                    <h3>\r\n                        Foreign Documents for Use in Costa Rica\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Documents issued or executed outside Costa Rica may\r\n                        require authentication before they can be presented\r\n                        for legal, corporate, real estate or notarial purposes.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                    <ul>\r\n                        <li>Powers of Attorney<\/li>\r\n                        <li>Corporate records<\/li>\r\n                        <li>Identity-related documents<\/li>\r\n                        <li>Legal declarations<\/li>\r\n                        <li>Transaction documents<\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\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         DIFFERENCE\r\n    ====================================================== -->\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"crn-apostille-difference crn-apostille-section\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"crn-container\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-apostille-difference__heading\">\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"crn-apostille-eyebrow\">\r\n                    Understanding the Formalities\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                <h2>\r\n                    Notarization and international authentication\r\n                    <em>are not the same thing.<\/em>\r\n                <\/h2>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-apostille-difference__grid\">\r\n\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n\r\n                    <small>\r\n                        STEP 01\r\n                    <\/small>\r\n\r\n                    <h3>\r\n                        Notarization\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        A Notary Public performs a legally recognized\r\n                        notarial act involving the document, signature\r\n                        or relevant legal circumstance.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n\r\n                    <small>\r\n                        STEP 02\r\n                    <\/small>\r\n\r\n                    <h3>\r\n                        Authentication\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Authentication addresses the official validity\r\n                        or origin of a document or signature for use\r\n                        before another jurisdiction or authority.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n\r\n                    <small>\r\n                        STEP 03\r\n                    <\/small>\r\n\r\n                    <h3>\r\n                        Apostille\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        An apostille is a form of international\r\n                        authentication used between participating\r\n                        jurisdictions when applicable.\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         COMMON DOCUMENTS\r\n    ====================================================== -->\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"crn-apostille-documents\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"crn-container\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-apostille-documents__heading\">\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"crn-apostille-eyebrow crn-apostille-eyebrow--light\">\r\n                    Common Documents\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                <h2>\r\n                    International matters often begin\r\n                    <em>with the document.<\/em>\r\n                <\/h2>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-apostille-documents__grid\">\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n                    <small>AUTHORITY<\/small>\r\n                    <h3>\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/power-of-attorney-costa-rica\/\">\r\n                            Powers of Attorney\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Documents granting authority to act in another\r\n                        jurisdiction.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n                <\/article>\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n                    <small>BUSINESS<\/small>\r\n                    <h3>\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/corporate-notarial-services-costa-rica\/\">\r\n                            Corporate Documents\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Company records, certifications and legal documents\r\n                        intended for cross-border use.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n                <\/article>\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n                    <small>PROPERTY<\/small>\r\n                    <h3>\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/costa-rica-real-estate-attorney\/\">\r\n                            Real Estate Documents\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Documents supporting property transactions or\r\n                        ownership matters involving international clients.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n                <\/article>\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n                    <small>CERTIFIED<\/small>\r\n                    <h3>\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/document-certification-costa-rica\/\">\r\n                            Certified Copies\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Copies that may require notarial certification and\r\n                        subsequent authentication.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n                <\/article>\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n                    <small>PERSONAL<\/small>\r\n                    <h3>Personal Legal Documents<\/h3>\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Documents prepared for legal or administrative\r\n                        use across jurisdictions.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n                <\/article>\r\n\r\n                <article>\r\n                    <small>LEGAL<\/small>\r\n                    <h3>Notarial Instruments<\/h3>\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Notarial documents that may require authentication\r\n                        before presentation outside Costa Rica.\r\n                    <\/p>\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-apostille-attorney crn-apostille-section\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"crn-container crn-apostille-attorney__grid\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-apostille-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=\"Apostille 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-apostille-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-apostille-attorney__content\">\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"crn-apostille-eyebrow\">\r\n                    International Document Counsel\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                <h2>\r\n                    The destination determines\r\n                    <em>the document path.<\/em>\r\n                <\/h2>\r\n\r\n                <p class=\"crn-apostille-lead\">\r\n                    Cross-border documents should be prepared with their\r\n                    final legal use in mind from the beginning.\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 individuals, companies, investors\r\n                    and property owners with notarial documents, Powers of\r\n                    Attorney, certifications and international document\r\n                    formalities involving Costa Rica.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <a class=\"crn-apostille-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-apostille-faq crn-apostille-section\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"crn-container\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-apostille-faq__heading\">\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"crn-apostille-eyebrow\">\r\n                    Frequently Asked Questions\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                <h2>\r\n                    International document\r\n                    <em>authentication questions.<\/em>\r\n                <\/h2>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-apostille-faq__list\">\r\n\r\n                <details>\r\n\r\n                    <summary>\r\n                        What is an apostille in Costa Rica?\r\n                    <\/summary>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        This certification is a form of authentication used\r\n                        for certain documents intended for use between\r\n                        participating jurisdictions.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/details>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <details>\r\n\r\n                    <summary>\r\n                        When does a Costa Rican document need an apostille?\r\n                    <\/summary>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        The required authentication depends on the destination\r\n                        jurisdiction, the document and the requirements of the\r\n                        receiving authority.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/details>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <details>\r\n\r\n                    <summary>\r\n                        Is notarization the same as an apostille?\r\n                    <\/summary>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        No. Notarization and international authentication are\r\n                        different legal formalities. In some cases a document\r\n                        must first undergo a notarial act before the appropriate\r\n                        authentication process can be completed.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/details>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <details>\r\n\r\n                    <summary>\r\n                        Can a foreign document be used in Costa Rica?\r\n                    <\/summary>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Foreign documents may be used in Costa Rica when the\r\n                        appropriate legal, authentication and other applicable\r\n                        formalities have been satisfied.\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 signed abroad be used in Costa Rica?\r\n                    <\/summary>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        A Power of Attorney executed abroad may require\r\n                        specific notarization or authentication procedures\r\n                        before it can be used for its intended purpose in\r\n                        Costa Rica.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/details>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <details>\r\n\r\n                    <summary>\r\n                        Should I authenticate the document before having it reviewed?\r\n                    <\/summary>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        It is generally useful to confirm the requirements\r\n                        first so the document is executed, notarized and\r\n                        authenticated in the appropriate sequence.\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-apostille-cta\">\r\n\r\n        <div\r\n            class=\"crn-apostille-cta__glow\"\r\n            aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n        ><\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"crn-container crn-apostille-cta__inner\">\r\n\r\n            <div>\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"crn-apostille-eyebrow crn-apostille-eyebrow--light\">\r\n                    International Document?\r\n                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                <h2>\r\n                    Confirm the formalities\r\n                    <em>before you sign.<\/em>\r\n                <\/h2>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    For Apostille Costa Rica matters, speak with a Costa Rican\r\n                    Attorney and Notary Public about authentication, notarization\r\n                    and documents intended for use in Costa Rica or abroad.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"crn-apostille-cta__actions\">\r\n\r\n                <a class=\"crn-apostille-button crn-apostille-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\/contextual links \u2014 preserve existing Apostille design *\/\r\n.crn-apostille-services h3 a,\r\n.crn-apostille-documents h3 a {\r\n    color: inherit;\r\n    font: inherit;\r\n    text-decoration: none;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.crn-apostille-services h3 a:hover,\r\n.crn-apostille-services h3 a:focus-visible,\r\n.crn-apostille-documents h3 a:hover,\r\n.crn-apostille-documents h3 a:focus-visible,\r\n.crn-apostille-intro a:hover,\r\n.crn-apostille-intro a:focus-visible,\r\n.crn-apostille-crossborder a:hover,\r\n.crn-apostille-crossborder a:focus-visible {\r\n    text-decoration: underline;\r\n    text-underline-offset: 0.18em;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.crn-apostille-intro a,\r\n.crn-apostille-crossborder a {\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>International Document Authentication Apostille Costa Rica for International Documents. 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