Vehicle transfers
Grant your vehicle sale as a public deed and record it.
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Notarial, legal and business services in Esparza and the Central Pacific region.
A. Notarial Services
Acts with notarial public certification: we draft, certify and record your procedure.
Real estate transfers
Property sales with title study and public deed.
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Records for facts and agreements requiring notarial certification.
Ask about this serviceNotarial probate
Estate transfer without court proceedings, where the law allows.
Ask about this serviceGeneral and special powers of attorney
Grant legal representation to a person you trust.
Ask about this servicePledges and mortgages (creation and release)
Security interests over movable and immovable property.
Ask about this serviceContract drafting
Civil and commercial contracts tailored to your transaction.
Ask about this serviceAuthentication of signatures and documents
Notarial authentications with evidentiary value.
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Notarial certifications and sworn declarations.
Ask about this serviceB. Legal Services & Litigation
Representation and advice in judicial and out-of-court proceedings.
Family Law
Divorce, separation, division of assets and child/spousal support.
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Judicial debt collection under the Judicial Collection Law.
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Civil litigation: obligations, contracts, property and more.
Ask about this serviceC. Businesses, SMEs & Entrepreneurs
Structure and protect your business from day one.
Corporation incorporation
Your company incorporated and registered correctly.
Ask about this serviceCivil partnership incorporation
Civil partnerships for non-commercial purposes.
Ask about this serviceCorporate minutes and powers of attorney
Meeting minutes and representation powers.
Ask about this serviceD. Real Estate, Vehicles & Financing
Acquire and protect your assets with legal certainty.
Property sale and transfer
Title study and public deed for your real estate.
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Notarial registration and transfer of mopeds (bicimotos).
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General, orientation-only list: the notary will confirm the exact requirements for your case, as they vary depending on the procedure and the competent authority.
- Valid ID of seller and buyer
- Current title of ownership
- Current circulation permit (marchamo)
- Valid vehicle inspection (RITEVE)
- Literal certification of the vehicle (if applicable)
- Corporate records if a party is a company
- Valid ID
- Approximate inventory of assets and debts
- Heirs' details: full names and ID numbers
- Death certificate
- Heirs' birth certificates
- Certification of the last will (if any)
- Title deeds and assets of the deceased
- Corporate records of the deceased's company (if applicable)
- Proposed company name (with two alternatives)
- Corporate purpose
- Shareholders' full names, ID numbers and addresses
- Capital contribution
- Share distribution and administration
- Valid IDs of both spouses-to-be
- Updated marital status certificate
- Two witnesses with valid ID
- Valid IDs of the parties
- Updated literal certification of the property (Public Registry)
- Cadastral plan
- Municipal certificate (taxes current)
- Corporate records if a party is a company
Frequently asked questions
In Costa Rica, only a notary public (an attorney authorized by the National Notariat Directorate) can grant public deeds and record acts such as sales, mortgages or wills.
Fees depend on the type of procedure, its complexity and registration costs. We tell you the cost at the first consultation, before starting any work.
Notarial services and in-person consultations take place in Esparza; we also serve by video call or phone, and coordinate procedures with clients across the Central Pacific region.
It is the process of transferring the assets of a deceased person. It may proceed before a notary or in court, depending on the case.
Yes: we review the literal certification, the cadastral plan and any liens before signing the deed — especially for foreign clients.
The official language is Spanish: the public deed is drafted in Spanish; we can provide a supporting translation so you understand every clause.
You can grant a special power of attorney to a person you trust, or we can coordinate the appropriate service format for your procedure.
Do you need legal advice or a notarial service?
Tell us about your situation and we will explain clearly what your case requires. In person in Esparza, by video call or by phone.