Anyone can buy property in Puerto Rico. It’s a US territory, and a notary (who is a lawyer) signs the deed. 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 Puerto Rico
Questions about notaries in Puerto Rico
Answers come from what we found on each notary’s own website. Updated November 2026.
The notaries
How many notaries are there in Puerto Rico?How many notaries are there?We found at least 87 notaries in Puerto Rico, on their own websites and in public listings.
Are there English-speaking notaries in Puerto Rico?Do they speak English?
Do any notaries in Puerto Rico speak Portuguese, French, German, Italian or Russian?Do they speak other languages?No. So far, we haven’t found a notary in Puerto Rico who speaks Portuguese, French, German, Italian or Russian.
What they do
Which notaries in Puerto Rico are used to foreign buyers?Which notaries are used to foreign buyers?None yet. So far, we haven’t found a notary in Puerto Rico who says they are used to foreign buyers.
Which notaries in Puerto Rico handle a power of attorney from abroad?Which notaries handle a power of attorney from abroad?
Which notaries in Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico who says they let you sign without flying in.
Which notaries in Puerto Rico explain the costs upfront?Which notaries explain the costs upfront?None yet. So far, we haven’t found a notary in Puerto Rico who says they explain the costs upfront.
Which notaries in Puerto Rico study the property title?Which notaries study the property title?There is at least 1 notary in Puerto Rico that says on its website that it studies the property title:
José A. B. Nolla Mayoral.
Which notaries in Puerto Rico show a licence or membership (Registered notary)?Which notaries show a licence or membership (Registered notary)?
Which notaries in Puerto Rico fix title problems?Which notaries fix title problems?
Which notaries in Puerto Rico make a property legal?Which notaries make a property legal?
Which notaries in Puerto Rico handle inheritances?Which notaries handle inheritances?
Which notaries in Puerto Rico write wills?Which notaries write wills?
Which notaries in Puerto Rico handle claims against developers?Which notaries handle claims against developers?
Which notaries in Puerto Rico handle evictions and squatters?Which notaries handle evictions and squatters?
Which notaries in Puerto Rico clear debts on a property?Which notaries clear debts on a property?
Other pros in Puerto Rico
Are there real estate lawyers in Puerto Rico?Are there lawyers too?
Are there property managers in Puerto Rico?Are there managers too?
Are there real estate agents in Puerto Rico?Are there agents too?
Where are most notaries in Puerto Rico?Where are most of them?
Using TheLatinvestor
How do I contact a notary in Puerto Rico?How do I contact one?Open the page of a notary in Puerto Rico on TheLatinvestor and send your message. Or tell us what you need and we’ll find the right notary in Puerto Rico for you.
Is it free to find a notary in Puerto Rico on TheLatinvestor?Is it free to use?Yes. Finding and contacting a notary in Puerto Rico on TheLatinvestor is free, and we take no commission.