Notarial Services in Costa Rica. Trusted Legal Authentication & Property Transfer Services.

In Costa Rica, only licensed attorneys who are also Notaries Public are authorized to formalize and register legal acts. Our firm provides comprehensive notarial services with precision, compliance, and personal oversight.

Trusted Legal We ensure that every document is legally valid, properly executed, and correctly registered before the Costa Rican authorities.

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Notarial Services in Costa Rica

Property Transfers & Real Estate Closings

We draft and authenticate transfer deeds, coordinate escrow instructions, calculate transfer taxes and registration fees, and oversee filing before the Costa Rican National Registry.

A transaction is not complete until it is properly registered.

 

Our services include:

  • Drafting and notarizing property transfer deeds<br>
  • Reviewing title and registry records<br>
  • Coordinating escrow instructions
  • Calculating transfer taxes and legal fees
  • Filing and follow-up before the National Registry Issuing certified copies of registered documents.

We personally supervise every transaction to ensure full compliance, asset protection, and peace of mind.

 

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Costa Rican Bar Association

No. 36269

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USA Florida Bar Association

#1067959

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Cámara Costarricense

USA- Comercio

American Association

ID #06313903

Our Real Estate Services

We conduct comprehensive title investigations before the Costa Rican National Registry to verify ownership, liens, mortgages, easements, zoning, and municipal compliance.

English-speaking Costa Rica notary and attorney Terry Steele providing legal consultation to international clients
Property Transfers & Real Estate Closings

We draft and authenticate transfer deeds, coordinate escrow instructions, calculate transfer taxes and registration fees, and oversee filing before the Costa Rican National Registry. A transaction is not complete until it is properly registered.

Our services include:

  • Drafting and notarizing property transfer deeds

  • Reviewing title and registry records

  • Coordinating escrow instructions

  • Calculating transfer taxes and legal fees

  • Filing and follow-up before the National Registry

  • Issuing certified copies of registered documents

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Corporate Notarial Services

Many investors choose to hold property through a Costa Rican corporation. We structure and register compliant corporate entities tailored for asset protection, succession planning, and long-term flexibility.

Notarial services include:

  • Incorporation of corporations (S.A. and S.R.L.)

  • Share transfers

  • Board resolutions and shareholder meetings

  • Powers of Attorney

  • Corporate certifications

  • Dissolution and liquidation procedures

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Powers of Attorney

We draft and notarize general and special powers of attorney for:

  • Real estate transactions

  • Banking procedures

  • Corporate representation

  • Litigation matters

  • Immigration processes

We also coordinate apostille and international legalization when required.

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Affidavits & Legal Certifications

Our office prepares and notarizes:

  • Sworn affidavits

  • Certified true copies

  • Signature authentication

  • Legal declarations

  • Contracts and private agreements

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Escrow Coordination & Legal Oversight

We supervise secure escrow processes to protect both buyers and sellers. Every transaction is personally supervised to ensure compliance with Costa Rican law and proper registration.

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Tax & Closing Cost Calculation

We calculate transfer taxes, registration fees, stamp duties, and ensure full compliance with Costa Rican tax regulations.

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 Why Work With Our Firm?.

Why Invest in Costa Rica?

Licensed Costa Rican Attorney & Notary Public
Experience with international clients
Clear communication in English and Spanish
Transparent fees and detailed closing breakdowns

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