jennifer rose
Apr 29, 2004, 2:13 PM
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Re: [rlvanfleet] owning land
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A notario publico is an attorney who has been delegated quasi-judicial authority by the state, and by virtue of that office, is empowered to perform title searches, draft deeds and conveyances, handle probate matters, and certify documents, among other things. You will ultimately need a notario publico to handle the real estate transfer, so you can bypass hiring another attorney who isn't a notario publico.
A notario publico in Mexico is not the same as a notary public in the U.S.
As in all professions and walks of life, there are good notarios and there are bad ones.
As a foreigner, you will need to get a permit from the Mexican government authorizing you to acquire real property. Getting the permit is a no-brainer, and (don't quote me on this) costs about $300 USD, more or less. Perhaps that's the issue which was relayed to your father. You don't even have to be physically present in Mexico to get the permit. If I recall correctly, all you would need to supply is a copy of your US passport -- but ask first just to be sure.
(This post was edited by jennifer rose on Apr 29, 2004, 2:16 PM)
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