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The Roles of The Notario Publico and The Lawyer in Mexican Real Estate

Last update: November 8, 2024 Canadian or American notary public is a public officer who is licensed to serve the public in non-contentious affairs and whose principal duties are to witness and authenticate certain documents, also known as notarization. A Notary may take testimony, affidavits, administer oaths, deal with matters concerning estates and perform other official acts depending on the jurisdiction. The term of notary public refers to common-law notaries. The Difference between a Notary Public and a Notario Publico in Mexico is that the Notary in Mexico is an experienced lawyer who has been selected and appointed by the Mexican state...

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Meeting Child Support Obligations in Mexico: Avoid Legal Issues and Secure Your Child’s Future

If you are a foreigner with a child in Mexico, it is important to be aware of the child support laws and the amendment that took effect on April 16, 2016. From that date forward, anyone behind on their child support payments will be stopped by immigration when attempting to leave Mexico. ...

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FAQ…How to Purchase Property in Riviera Maya as a Foreigner

Property that lies within 50 kilometers (31 miles) of the coastline or within 100 kilometers (62 miles) the borders of Mexico is in what is considered to be the Mexican Restricted Zone. In the past 30 years Mexican laws have changed and are more accommodating to foreigners, including citizens from the United States and all other countries, allowing them to buy, indirectly, the rights to hold and develop or make improvements, to occupy, sell or rent the property....

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