Foreigners can buy property in Guatemala. Land right on the coast and near the borders is leased, not sold. The notary checks the title, writes the deed and registers the sale.
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Questions about notaries in Guatemala
Answers come from what we found on each notary’s own website. Updated November 2026.
The notaries
How many notaries are there in Guatemala?How many notaries are there?We found at least 14 notaries in Guatemala, on their own websites and in public listings.
Are there English-speaking notaries in Guatemala?Do they speak English?
Do any notaries in Guatemala speak Portuguese, French, German, Italian or Russian?Do they speak other languages?No. So far, we haven’t found a notary in Guatemala who speaks Portuguese, French, German, Italian or Russian.
What they do
Which notaries in Guatemala are used to foreign buyers?Which notaries are used to foreign buyers?We found 1 notary in Guatemala that says on its website that it is used to foreign buyers:
Sergio Alvarez.
Which notaries in Guatemala handle a power of attorney from abroad?Which notaries handle a power of attorney from abroad?
Which notaries in Guatemala let you sign without flying in?Which notaries let you sign without flying in?At least 1 notary in Guatemala says on its website that it lets you sign without flying in:
Sergio Alvarez.
Which notaries in Guatemala give you proof of the registered deed?Which notaries give you proof of the registered deed?We found 1 notary in Guatemala that says on its website that it gives you proof of the registered deed:
Sergio Alvarez.
Which notaries in Guatemala explain the costs upfront?Which notaries explain the costs upfront?There is at least 1 notary in Guatemala that says on its website that it explains the costs upfront:
Sergio Alvarez.
Which notaries in Guatemala lock the title against fraud?Which notaries lock the title against fraud?None yet. So far, we haven’t found a notary in Guatemala who says they lock the title against fraud.
Which notaries in Guatemala fix title problems?Which notaries fix title problems?
Which notaries in Guatemala make a property legal?Which notaries make a property legal?
Which notaries in Guatemala handle inheritances?Which notaries handle inheritances?
Which notaries in Guatemala write wills?Which notaries write wills?
Which notaries in Guatemala handle evictions and squatters?Which notaries handle evictions and squatters?There is at least 1 notary in Guatemala that says on its website that it handles evictions and squatters:
GSM Soluciones Jurídicas.
Which notaries in Guatemala clear debts on a property?Which notaries clear debts on a property?At least 1 notary in Guatemala says on its website that it clears debts on a property:
Sergio Alvarez.
Other pros in Guatemala
Are there real estate lawyers in Guatemala?Are there lawyers too?
Are there property managers in Guatemala?Are there managers too?
Are there real estate agents in Guatemala?Are there agents too?
Where are most notaries in Guatemala?Where are most of them?
Using TheLatinvestor
How do I contact a notary in Guatemala?How do I contact one?Open the page of a notary in Guatemala on TheLatinvestor and send your message. Or tell us what you need and we’ll find the right notary in Guatemala for you.
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