In Costa Rica, notaries give public faith to acts and contracts, and many transactions are only valid if they are formalized in a public deed.
What's included
- Purchase and mortgage deeds.
- Incorporation and amendment of companies.
- Powers of attorney.
- Vehicle title transfers.
- Authentication of signatures and documents.
- Certifications.
Who this is for
Foreign buyers and investors who need Costa Rican documents with public faith: a purchase, a company, a power of attorney or an authentication, handled by the same lawyers and notaries from start to finish.
Why do I need a notary in Costa Rica?
Many transactions are only valid if they are formalized in a public deed. The notary gives public faith to the act, so the document is fully valid in the country.
Can I grant a power of attorney if I am not in Costa Rica?
Yes. A power of attorney lets us act on your behalf when you cannot be here. We tell you which documents must be signed before a notary and how to proceed.
Are you lawyers or notaries?
Both. As lawyers and notaries we handle the matter from start to finish, with no intermediaries between the legal advice and the public deed.
