Foreigners can buy property in Costa Rica with the same rights as locals. Beach-zone land is a lease from the town, not a full title. The notary checks the title, writes the deed and registers the sale.
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Questions about notaries in Heredia
Answers come from what we found on each notary’s own website. Updated November 2026.
The notaries
How many notaries are there in Heredia?How many notaries are there?We found at least 7 notaries in Heredia, Costa Rica, on their own websites and in public listings.
Are there English-speaking notaries in Heredia?Do they speak English?No, we haven’t found a notary in Heredia who speaks English so far.
Do any notaries in Heredia speak Portuguese, French, German, Italian or Russian?Do they speak other languages?No. So far, we haven’t found a notary in Heredia who speaks Portuguese, French, German, Italian or Russian.
What they do
Which notaries in Heredia are used to foreign buyers?Which notaries are used to foreign buyers?None yet. So far, we haven’t found a notary in Heredia who says they are used to foreign buyers.
Which notaries in Heredia handle a power of attorney from abroad?Which notaries handle a power of attorney from abroad?None yet. So far, we haven’t found a notary in Heredia who says they handle a power of attorney from abroad.
Which notaries in Heredia 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 Heredia who says they let you sign without flying in.
Which notaries in Heredia explain the costs upfront?Which notaries explain the costs upfront?None yet. So far, we haven’t found a notary in Heredia who says they explain the costs upfront.
Which notaries in Heredia study the property title?Which notaries study the property title?None yet. So far, we haven’t found a notary in Heredia who says they study the property title.
Which notaries in Heredia fix title problems?Which notaries fix title problems?None yet. So far, we haven’t found a notary in Heredia who says they fix title problems.
Which notaries in Heredia make a property legal?Which notaries make a property legal?
Which notaries in Heredia handle inheritances?Which notaries handle inheritances?
Which notaries in Heredia write wills?Which notaries write wills?At least 1 notary in Heredia says on its website that it writes wills:
Aarón Carvajal.
Which notaries in Heredia handle claims against developers?Which notaries handle claims against developers?None yet. So far, we haven’t found a notary in Heredia who says they handle claims against developers.
Which notaries in Heredia handle evictions and squatters?Which notaries handle evictions and squatters?None yet. So far, we haven’t found a notary in Heredia who says they handle evictions and squatters.
Which notaries in Heredia clear debts on a property?Which notaries clear debts on a property?None yet. So far, we haven’t found a notary in Heredia who says they clear debts on a property.
Other pros in and near Heredia
Are there real estate lawyers in Heredia?Are there lawyers too?Yes, we found at least 8 real estate lawyers in Heredia, Costa Rica.
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Are there property managers in Heredia?Are there managers too?Yes, we found at least 3 property managers in Heredia, Costa Rica.
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Are there real estate agents in Heredia?Are there agents too?Yes, we found at least 53 real estate agents in Heredia, Costa Rica.
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Where else near Heredia can I find notaries?Where else nearby?
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