Foreigners can buy property in Colombia. The money must come in through a bank and be registered. The notary checks the title, writes the deed and registers the sale.
Few notaries here confirm they speak English. Bring a certified translator to the signing → See translators in Colombia
Questions about notaries in Colombia
Answers come from what we found on each notary’s own website. Updated November 2026.
The notaries
How many notaries are there in Colombia?How many notaries are there?We found at least 303 notaries in Colombia, on their own websites and in public listings.
Are there English-speaking notaries in Colombia?Do they speak English?No, we haven’t found a notary in Colombia who speaks English so far.
Do any notaries in Colombia speak Portuguese, French, German, Italian or Russian?Do they speak other languages?No. So far, we haven’t found a notary in Colombia who speaks Portuguese, French, German, Italian or Russian.
What they do
Which notaries in Colombia are used to foreign buyers?Which notaries are used to foreign buyers?
Which notaries in Colombia work with a translator at the signing?Which notaries work with a translator at the signing?None yet. So far, we haven’t found a notary in Colombia who says they work with a translator at the signing.
Which notaries in Colombia let you sign without flying in?Which notaries let you sign without flying in?None yet. So far, we haven’t found a notary in Colombia who says they let you sign without flying in.
Which notaries in Colombia handle a power of attorney from abroad?Which notaries handle a power of attorney from abroad?
Which notaries in Colombia explain the costs upfront?Which notaries explain the costs upfront?
Which notaries in Colombia give you proof of the registered deed?Which notaries give you proof of the registered deed?None yet. So far, we haven’t found a notary in Colombia who says they give you proof of the registered deed.
Which notaries in Colombia explain the seller tax?Which notaries explain the seller tax?
Which notaries in Colombia fix title problems?Which notaries fix title problems?None yet. So far, we haven’t found a notary in Colombia who says they fix title problems.
Which notaries in Colombia make a property legal?Which notaries make a property legal?None yet. So far, we haven’t found a notary in Colombia who says they make a property legal.
Which notaries in Colombia handle inheritances?Which notaries handle inheritances?
Which notaries in Colombia write wills?Which notaries write wills?
Which notaries in Colombia handle claims against developers?Which notaries handle claims against developers?None yet. So far, we haven’t found a notary in Colombia who says they handle claims against developers.
Which notaries in Colombia handle evictions and squatters?Which notaries handle evictions and squatters?None yet. So far, we haven’t found a notary in Colombia who says they handle evictions and squatters.
Which notaries in Colombia clear debts on a property?Which notaries clear debts on a property?
Other pros in Colombia
Are there real estate lawyers in Colombia?Are there lawyers too?
Are there property managers in Colombia?Are there managers too?
Are there real estate agents in Colombia?Are there agents too?
Where are most notaries in Colombia?Where are most of them?
Using TheLatinvestor
How do I contact a notary in Colombia?How do I contact one?Open the page of a notary in Colombia on TheLatinvestor and send your message. Or tell us what you need and we’ll find the right notary in Colombia for you.
Is it free to find a notary in Colombia on TheLatinvestor?Is it free to use?Yes. Finding and contacting a notary in Colombia on TheLatinvestor is free, and we take no commission.