WHAT IS A NOTARIO PUBLICO AND DO I NEED TO USE ONE?
Notario Públicos are a select group of federally appointed specialized attorneys who act on behalf of Mexico’s state and federal government to verify and certify legal documents that require authenticity. All legal documents (not just real estate) must be made before a Notario Público in order to be valid. In addition, the Notario Público is also responsible for the secure storage of original records and documents. There is a profound difference between the responsibilities of a U.S. notary public and a Mexican Notario Público. The Mexican Notario Público is responsible for the legality of the document’s content whereas the U.S. notary public only certifies the identity of the documents signatory. Comparable to a U.S. clerk of courts, the Mexican Notario Público is responsible for the combined duties of a real estate lawyer, tax assessor, and IRS auditor. Notario Público positions are extremely competitive and highly sought after due to the limited number of positions available and the
