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bobbyb · Joined: 20 Sep 2009 Posts: 19 Location: Guadalajara

I have to just get my signiture notorized (like they do in the States) on a document then send it back to the states.
Anyone know how to go about doing that?
Thanks

bobbyb · Joined: 20 Sep 2009 Posts: 19 Location: Guadalajara

Thanks to Big Ben for the private message.
I only need to take it to the US Consulate and they have a notary there.
The cost's 50 bucks..wow!

notamiss · Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2011 8:21 pm Post subject:

Be glad then you're not Canadian; it costs us over CAD$90 at our consulate, which at the current exchange is quite a bit more!

bobbyb · Joined: 20 Sep 2009 Posts: 19 Location: Guadalajara

That's because you're further away

johntpartee · Joined: 02 Mar 2010 Posts: 3258

Dragonlady

Not sure if this is related but one thing I've learned this past week is that Notary Publics are not the same here in Mexico as we are used to elsewhere...

The Role of the Notary Public in Mexico
The Notary Public is the most important person you will deal with when you make a property investment in Mexico. Do not confuse the role of the Notary Public in the US or UK with its counterpart in Mexico: they are quite different. In the UK for example, almost anyone can become a Notary Public. Not so in Mexico, where the role is appointed directly by the State Governor (the highest seat in State Public Office).

The Notary Public has the power to witness and certify important business documents which require absolute authenticity. The appointment also holds responsibility for the management and secure storage of original records. Notary Publics must be Mexicans of at least 35 year in age, they must have a degree in Law, have 3 year's work experience at a Notary Public office, and they must pass a stringent exam. Those who pass, in time, are appointed as Notary Public by the State Governor.

Under Mexican Law, the deed to the property must be prepared by a Notary Public. As a buyer, it is your right to choose the Notary Public, and it should be your first port of call�or second after your lawyer.

The Notary Public will ensure that all documentation and permits are in order so that the transaction can proceed.

Actually, there's 2 things I've learned this week - the 2nd is that if you ever want to apply for a mortgage (or loan) in Mexico, you'd best have an FM2. Sad

Regards,
DL

MotherF · Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2011 12:42 am Post subject:

You don't need an FM2 if you are getting an INFONAVIT loan. At least you didn't in 2003. Wink

You just need the proper points in the system.

Notaries here make big bucks. I know two and they are rolling in it! One has a son my girls age who was in kinder with them. Very fancy birthday party at their "country home" (just outside of town, closer in than my house even.)
This notary actualy holds a Juris Doctor degree, so yeah, much more involved in the Mexican legal system than notaries back in the US are.

Dragonlady · Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2011 12:49 am Post subject: Buying property in Mexico

BTW, Guy and others who've bought property here - without the advantage of having a Mexican spouse - and especially within the restricted zones - would you care to share your experiences?

I believe this is related to the forum, in that many of us have chosen to stay here long term. The majority of the expat forums that I've visited regarding this topic refer to retired folks... those who aren't working here in Mexico - those who have foreign retirement income - and that's not what I'm interested in.

Regards,
DL

And on that note, I've started a new thread, SO DON'T RESPOND ON THIS ONE.

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

Dragonlady · Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2011 1:08 am Post subject: