{"id":6230,"date":"2026-08-26T14:36:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T20:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/?page_id=6230"},"modified":"2026-09-02T11:10:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T17:10:00","slug":"affidavits-costa-rica","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/affidavits-costa-rica\/","title":{"rendered":"Affidavits &amp; Sworn Declarations"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"6230\" class=\"elementor elementor-6230\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55cd9d8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"55cd9d8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-280ec8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"280ec8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- =========================================================\n     COSTA RICA NOTARY\n     AFFIDAVITS & SWORN DECLARATIONS\n========================================================== -->\n\n<main class=\"crn-affidavit\" id=\"main-content\">\n\n\n    <!-- =====================================================\n         HERO\n    ====================================================== -->\n\n    <section class=\"crn-affidavit-hero\">\n\n        <div\n            class=\"crn-affidavit-hero__glow\"\n            aria-hidden=\"true\"\n        ><\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"crn-container crn-affidavit-hero__grid\">\n\n            <div class=\"crn-affidavit-hero__content\">\n\n                <span class=\"crn-affidavit-eyebrow crn-affidavit-eyebrow--light\">\n                    Affidavits Costa Rica\n                <\/span>\n\n                <h1>\n                    Affidavits Costa Rica\n                    <em>&amp; Sworn Declarations.<\/em>\n                <\/h1>\n\n                <p class=\"crn-affidavit-hero__lead\">\n                    Bilingual legal and notarial assistance for affidavits,\n                    sworn declarations and legally significant statements\n                    prepared for personal, corporate, real estate and\n                    international matters in Costa Rica.\n                <\/p>\n\n                <div class=\"crn-affidavit-hero__actions\">\n\n                    <a class=\"crn-affidavit-button crn-affidavit-button--gold\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/terry-steele-attorney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n                        Schedule a Declaration Consultation\n                        <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n\n                    <a\n                        class=\"crn-affidavit-button crn-affidavit-button--ghost\"\n                        href=\"#affidavit-process\"\n                    >\n                        Explore the Process\n                    <\/a>\n\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"crn-affidavit-hero__trust\">\n\n                    <span>Costa Rican Attorney<\/span>\n                    <span>Notary Public<\/span>\n                    <span>English &amp; Spanish<\/span>\n\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <aside class=\"crn-affidavit-hero__panel\">\n\n                <span class=\"crn-affidavit-hero__panel-label\">\n                    SWORN STATEMENT\n                <\/span>\n\n                <h2>\n                    State the facts.\n                    <em>Give them legal form.<\/em>\n                <\/h2>\n\n                <div class=\"crn-affidavit-hero__panel-list\">\n\n                    <div>\n                        <small>DEFINE<\/small>\n                        <strong>Purpose of the Declaration<\/strong>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div>\n                        <small>PREPARE<\/small>\n                        <strong>Statement &amp; Supporting Information<\/strong>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div>\n                        <small>DECLARE<\/small>\n                        <strong>Formal Sworn Statement<\/strong>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div>\n                        <small>NOTARIZE<\/small>\n                        <strong>Required Notarial Formalities<\/strong>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/aside>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <!-- =====================================================\n         INTRO\n    ====================================================== -->\n\n    <section class=\"crn-affidavit-intro crn-affidavit-section\">\n\n        <div class=\"crn-container crn-affidavit-intro__grid\">\n\n            <div>\n\n                <span class=\"crn-affidavit-eyebrow\">\n                    Legal Declarations\n                <\/span>\n\n                <h2>\n                    A legal declaration should say\n                    <em>exactly what is intended.<\/em>\n                <\/h2>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"crn-affidavit-intro__content\">\n\n                <p class=\"crn-affidavit-lead\">\n                    An affidavit or sworn declaration is used when a person\n                    must formally state facts, circumstances or information\n                    for a legal, administrative, corporate or transactional\n                    purpose.\n                <\/p>\n\n                <p>\n                    The content, form and notarial requirements depend on\n                    why the statement is being made and where the document\n                    will ultimately be used.\n                <\/p>\n\n                <p>\n    Affidavits Costa Rica services are available for international\n    and Costa Rican clients who need declarations that clearly reflect\n    the facts being stated and the legal purpose of the document.\n<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <!-- =====================================================\n         SERVICES\n    ====================================================== -->\n\n    <section class=\"crn-affidavit-services\">\n\n        <div class=\"crn-container\">\n\n            <div class=\"crn-affidavit-section-heading\">\n\n                <span class=\"crn-affidavit-eyebrow crn-affidavit-eyebrow--light\">\n                    Affidavit &amp; Sworn Declaration Services\n                <\/span>\n\n                <h2>\n    Affidavits Costa Rica:\n    <em>formal statements for legally significant matters.<\/em>\n<\/h2>\n\n                <p>\n                    The appropriate form depends on what is being declared,\n                    who will receive the document and how it will be used.\n                <\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <div class=\"crn-affidavit-services__grid\">\n\n                <article>\n\n                    <span class=\"crn-affidavit-service__icon\">\n                        <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                            <path d=\"M5 3h10l4 4v14H5z\"><\/path>\n                            <path d=\"M15 3v5h5\"><\/path>\n                            <path d=\"M8 13h8\"><\/path>\n                            <path d=\"M8 17h5\"><\/path>\n                        <\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <small>SWORN STATEMENTS<\/small>\n\n                    <h3>Sworn Affidavits<\/h3>\n\n                    <p>\n                        Preparation of formal written statements in which\n                        a person declares facts or information for a defined\n                        legal purpose.\n                    <\/p>\n\n                <\/article>\n\n\n                <article>\n\n                    <span class=\"crn-affidavit-service__icon\">\n                        <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                            <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"7\"><\/circle>\n                            <path d=\"m9 12 2 2 4-4\"><\/path>\n                        <\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <small>NOTARIAL<\/small>\n\n                    <h3>Notarial Declarations<\/h3>\n\n                    <p>\n                        Declarations completed with the appropriate\n                        participation of a Costa Rican Notary Public\n                        when required.\n                    <\/p>\n\n                <\/article>\n\n\n                <article>\n\n                    <span class=\"crn-affidavit-service__icon\">\n                        <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                            <path d=\"M5 21V4h10v17\"><\/path>\n                            <path d=\"M15 9h4v12\"><\/path>\n                            <path d=\"M3 21h18\"><\/path>\n                        <\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <small>CORPORATE<\/small>\n\n                    <h3>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/corporate-notarial-services-costa-rica\/\">\n                            Corporate Declarations\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/h3>\n\n                    <p>\n                        Statements involving companies, representatives,\n                        ownership, authority or other corporate matters.\n                    <\/p>\n\n                <\/article>\n\n\n                <article>\n\n                    <span class=\"crn-affidavit-service__icon\">\n                        <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                            <path d=\"M3 11.5 12 4l9 7.5\"><\/path>\n                            <path d=\"M5.5 10v10h13V10\"><\/path>\n                        <\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <small>REAL ESTATE<\/small>\n\n                    <h3>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/costa-rica-real-estate-attorney\/\">\n                            Real Estate Declarations\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/h3>\n\n                    <p>\n                        Declarations associated with property transactions,\n                        ownership matters and supporting real estate\n                        documentation.\n                    <\/p>\n\n                <\/article>\n\n\n                <article>\n\n                    <span class=\"crn-affidavit-service__icon\">\n                        <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                            <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"8\" r=\"3\"><\/circle>\n                            <path d=\"M6 20c0-4 2.5-7 6-7s6 3 6 7\"><\/path>\n                        <\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <small>PERSONAL<\/small>\n\n                    <h3>Personal Legal Statements<\/h3>\n\n                    <p>\n                        Formal declarations concerning personal facts or\n                        circumstances when documentation is required for\n                        a legal or administrative matter.\n                    <\/p>\n\n                <\/article>\n\n\n                <article>\n\n                    <span class=\"crn-affidavit-service__icon\">\n                        <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                            <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"><\/circle>\n                            <path d=\"M3 12h18\"><\/path>\n                            <path d=\"M12 3a15 15 0 0 1 0 18\"><\/path>\n                        <\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <small>INTERNATIONAL<\/small>\n\n                    <h3>International Declarations<\/h3>\n\n                    <p>\n                        Affidavits and declarations prepared for clients\n                        or matters involving more than one jurisdiction.\n                    <\/p>\n\n                <\/article>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <!-- =====================================================\n         PROCESS\n    ====================================================== -->\n\n    <section\n        class=\"crn-affidavit-process crn-affidavit-section\"\n        id=\"affidavit-process\"\n    >\n\n        <div class=\"crn-container\">\n\n            <div class=\"crn-affidavit-process__heading\">\n\n                <span class=\"crn-affidavit-eyebrow\">\n                    Affidavit &amp; Sworn Declaration Process\n                <\/span>\n\n                <h2>\n                    Define the facts.\n                    <em>Formalize the statement.<\/em>\n                <\/h2>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <div class=\"crn-affidavit-process__grid\">\n\n                <article>\n\n                    <span class=\"crn-affidavit-process__icon\">\n                        <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                            <circle cx=\"11\" cy=\"11\" r=\"6\"><\/circle>\n                            <path d=\"m16 16 4 4\"><\/path>\n                        <\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <small>REVIEW<\/small>\n\n                    <h3>Identify the Purpose<\/h3>\n\n                    <p>\n                        Determine why the declaration is required,\n                        who will receive it and what information must\n                        be formally stated.\n                    <\/p>\n\n                <\/article>\n\n\n                <article>\n\n                    <span class=\"crn-affidavit-process__icon\">\n                        <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                            <path d=\"M5 3h10l4 4v14H5z\"><\/path>\n                            <path d=\"M8 13h8\"><\/path>\n                        <\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <small>PREPARE<\/small>\n\n                    <h3>Draft the Statement<\/h3>\n\n                    <p>\n                        Prepare the declaration so the relevant facts\n                        and intended legal purpose are expressed clearly.\n                    <\/p>\n\n                <\/article>\n\n\n                <article>\n\n                    <span class=\"crn-affidavit-process__icon\">\n                        <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                            <path d=\"M4 18 16 6l2 2L6 20H4z\"><\/path>\n                            <path d=\"m14 8 2 2\"><\/path>\n                        <\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <small>DECLARE<\/small>\n\n                    <h3>Confirm the Statement<\/h3>\n\n                    <p>\n                        The declarant confirms the information contained\n                        in the document according to the applicable\n                        procedure.\n                    <\/p>\n\n                <\/article>\n\n\n                <article>\n\n                    <span class=\"crn-affidavit-process__icon\">\n                        <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                            <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"7\"><\/circle>\n                            <path d=\"m9 12 2 2 4-4\"><\/path>\n                        <\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <small>FORMALIZE<\/small>\n\n                    <h3>Complete the Formalities<\/h3>\n\n                    <p>\n                        Complete any signatures, notarization,\n                        authentication or additional formalities\n                        required for the document.\n                    <\/p>\n\n                <\/article>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <!-- =====================================================\n         COMMON USES\n    ====================================================== -->\n\n    <section class=\"crn-affidavit-uses\">\n\n        <div class=\"crn-container\">\n\n            <div class=\"crn-affidavit-uses__heading\">\n\n                <span class=\"crn-affidavit-eyebrow crn-affidavit-eyebrow--light\">\n                    Common Uses\n                <\/span>\n\n                <h2>\n                    Sworn declarations for\n                    <em>different legal purposes.<\/em>\n                <\/h2>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <div class=\"crn-affidavit-uses__grid\">\n\n                <article>\n                    <small>PERSONAL<\/small>\n                    <h3>Personal Matters<\/h3>\n                    <p>\n                        Identity, residence, circumstances or other factual\n                        declarations when formal documentation is required.\n                    <\/p>\n                <\/article>\n\n                <article>\n                    <small>PROPERTY<\/small>\n                    <h3>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/costa-rica-real-estate-attorney\/\">\n                            Real Estate\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/h3>\n                    <p>\n                        Statements supporting property transactions,\n                        ownership-related matters or supporting documentation.\n                    <\/p>\n                <\/article>\n\n                <article>\n                    <small>CORPORATE<\/small>\n                    <h3>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/corporate-notarial-services-costa-rica\/\">\n                            Corporate Matters\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/h3>\n                    <p>\n                        Declarations concerning companies, representatives,\n                        authority or business circumstances.\n                    <\/p>\n                <\/article>\n\n                <article>\n                    <small>LEGAL<\/small>\n                    <h3>Legal Proceedings<\/h3>\n                    <p>\n                        Declarations prepared for presentation in connection\n                        with certain legal matters.\n                    <\/p>\n                <\/article>\n\n                <article>\n                    <small>ADMINISTRATIVE<\/small>\n                    <h3>Administrative Matters<\/h3>\n                    <p>\n                        Statements requested by institutions,\n                        organizations or public authorities.\n                    <\/p>\n                <\/article>\n\n                <article>\n                    <small>INTERNATIONAL<\/small>\n                    <h3>International Matters<\/h3>\n                    <p>\n                        Declarations prepared for use outside Costa Rica\n                        or involving clients located abroad.\n                    <\/p>\n                <\/article>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <!-- =====================================================\n         INTERNATIONAL USE\n    ====================================================== -->\n\n    <section class=\"crn-affidavit-international crn-affidavit-section\">\n\n        <div class=\"crn-container crn-affidavit-international__grid\">\n\n            <div>\n\n                <span class=\"crn-affidavit-eyebrow\">\n                    International Use\n                <\/span>\n\n                <h2>\n                    A sworn declaration may need\n                    <em>another step across borders.<\/em>\n                <\/h2>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <div>\n\n                <p class=\"crn-affidavit-lead\">\n                    An affidavit or sworn declaration prepared in Costa Rica\n                    may require additional formalities when it will be used\n                    before an authority or institution in another country.\n                <\/p>\n\n                <p>\n                    Depending on the destination and intended use,\n                    notarization may need to be followed by an apostille\n                    or another authentication procedure.\n                <\/p>\n\n                <p>\n                    Likewise, declarations signed outside Costa Rica may\n                    require <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/document-certification-costa-rica\/\">authentication<\/a> before they can be used for a\n                    Costa Rican legal or notarial matter.\n                <\/p>\n\n                <a class=\"crn-affidavit-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/apostille-costa-rica\/\">\n                    Explore Apostille &amp; Document Authentication\n                    <span>\u2192<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <!-- =====================================================\n         DIFFERENCES\n    ====================================================== -->\n\n    <section class=\"crn-affidavit-difference\">\n\n        <div class=\"crn-container\">\n\n            <div class=\"crn-affidavit-difference__heading\">\n\n                <span class=\"crn-affidavit-eyebrow crn-affidavit-eyebrow--light\">\n                    Understanding the Difference\n                <\/span>\n\n                <h2>\n                    Declaration, certification &amp; apostille\n                    <em>serve different purposes.<\/em>\n                <\/h2>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <div class=\"crn-affidavit-difference__grid\">\n\n                <article>\n\n                    <small>DECLARATION<\/small>\n\n                    <h3>\n                        Affidavit or Sworn Declaration\n                    <\/h3>\n\n                    <p>\n                        The individual formally makes a statement\n                        concerning facts or information.\n                    <\/p>\n\n                <\/article>\n\n\n                <article>\n\n                    <small>CERTIFICATION<\/small>\n\n                    <h3>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/document-certification-costa-rica\/\">\n                            Document Certification\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/h3>\n\n                    <p>\n                        A Notary Public certifies a document, copy,\n                        signature or other legally relevant circumstance\n                        according to the applicable procedure.\n                    <\/p>\n\n                <\/article>\n\n\n                <article>\n\n                    <small>AUTHENTICATION<\/small>\n\n                    <h3>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/apostille-costa-rica\/\">\n                            Apostille\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/h3>\n\n                    <p>\n                        An apostille is an authentication used in qualifying\n                        international situations so a document can be\n                        presented across jurisdictions.\n                    <\/p>\n\n                <\/article>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <!-- =====================================================\n         ATTORNEY\n    ====================================================== -->\n\n    <section class=\"crn-affidavit-attorney crn-affidavit-section\">\n\n        <div class=\"crn-container crn-affidavit-attorney__grid\">\n\n            <div class=\"crn-affidavit-attorney__visual\">\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=\"Affidavits Costa Rica \u2013 Terry Steele, Attorney and Notary Public\"\n    width=\"720\"\n    height=\"870\"\n src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 720px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 720\/870;\">\n\n                <div class=\"crn-affidavit-attorney__badge\">\n\n                    <small>\n                        ATTORNEY &amp; NOTARY PUBLIC\n                    <\/small>\n\n                    <strong>\n                        Terry Steele\n                    <\/strong>\n\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <div class=\"crn-affidavit-attorney__content\">\n\n                <span class=\"crn-affidavit-eyebrow\">\n                    Sworn Declaration Counsel\n                <\/span>\n\n                <h2>\n                    The wording should match\n                    <em>the purpose of the declaration.<\/em>\n                <\/h2>\n\n                <p class=\"crn-affidavit-lead\">\n                    The wording and formalities of a sworn declaration\n                    should correspond to the purpose for which the\n                    document will be used.\n                <\/p>\n\n                <p>\n                    Costa Rica Notary is led by Terry Steele, a licensed\n                    Costa Rican attorney and Notary Public providing\n                    bilingual legal and notarial services for international\n                    clients.\n                <\/p>\n\n                <p>\n                    His practice assists individuals, companies, property\n                    owners and international clients with affidavits,\n                    sworn declarations, certified documents and other\n                    legally significant notarial matters in Costa Rica.\n                <\/p>\n\n                <a class=\"crn-affidavit-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/costaricanotary.com\/es\/about-costa-rica-notary\/\">\n                    About Terry Steele\n                    <span>\u2192<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <!-- =====================================================\n         FAQ\n    ====================================================== -->\n\n    <section class=\"crn-affidavit-faq crn-affidavit-section\">\n\n        <div class=\"crn-container\">\n\n            <div class=\"crn-affidavit-faq__heading\">\n\n                <span class=\"crn-affidavit-eyebrow\">\n                    Frequently Asked Questions\n                <\/span>\n\n                <h2>\n                    Affidavit &amp; sworn declaration\n                    <em>questions.<\/em>\n                <\/h2>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <div class=\"crn-affidavit-faq__list\">\n\n                <details>\n\n                    <summary>\n                        What is an affidavit in Costa Rica?\n                    <\/summary>\n\n                    <p>\n                        An affidavit or sworn declaration is a formal\n                        statement in which a person declares facts or\n                        information for a particular legal, administrative\n                        or transactional purpose.\n                    <\/p>\n\n                <\/details>\n\n\n                <details>\n\n                    <summary>\n                        Does an affidavit need to be notarized in Costa Rica?\n                    <\/summary>\n\n                    <p>\n                        The required form depends on the purpose of the\n                        declaration and the requirements of the authority,\n                        institution or person receiving the document.\n                    <\/p>\n\n                <\/details>\n\n\n                <details>\n\n                    <summary>\n                        Can a Costa Rican Notary prepare a sworn declaration?\n                    <\/summary>\n\n                    <p>\n                        A Costa Rican Attorney and Notary Public may assist\n                        with the preparation and applicable notarial\n                        formalities of declarations when appropriate.\n                    <\/p>\n\n                <\/details>\n\n\n                <details>\n\n                    <summary>\n                        Can I sign an affidavit while outside Costa Rica?\n                    <\/summary>\n\n                    <p>\n                        Depending on the intended use, a declaration\n                        executed abroad may require notarization,\n                        authentication or apostille before it can be\n                        used in Costa Rica.\n                    <\/p>\n\n                <\/details>\n\n\n                <details>\n\n                    <summary>\n                        Does a Costa Rican affidavit need an apostille for international use?\n                    <\/summary>\n\n                    <p>\n                        It may. 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