Who is a Notary in Mexico?
A Notary in Mexico is NOT the same as a Notary in the USA. The Mexican Notaries are held in high esteem and are the only non-government person who has the right to use the Seal of Mexico. All Notaries must be Lawyers and in order to qualify as a Notary. Frequent Continuing Education courses are required for all Notaries by the Mexican Government. There are only about 20 Notaries between Tijuana and Rosarito Beach and they must “sign off” on every marriage, will, real estate transaction, etc. When you close a transaction with a Notary, the fees are paid to his office and after the Buyers and Sellers sign and the Seller is paid, then the recording of your documents are completed by the Notary both in the local municipality and in Mexico City. The Notary pays the acquisition tax in the Buyer’s behalf and when your Trust Deed is finished by the Notary, all the documentation that was required for your closing is bound in a legal size book for your safe keeping including the tax return showi
