Practice area
Deeds, powers of attorney, certifications and notarial assistance in corporate, wealth and real estate transactions. We integrate the notarial work with legal and tax advice, so that every document reflects a well-considered decision.
Approach
In Uruguay the notary public (escribano) attests to acts and documents, and is required for property purchases, powers of attorney, signature certifications and many corporate acts. When the notarial side is coordinated from the start with the legal and tax side, the transaction moves forward without delays or surprises.
Scope
We handle the most common notarial acts for individuals and companies:
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Purchases, promissory agreements and other property transactions
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Title search and registry certificates
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General and special powers of attorney
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Signature certification and notarial certificates
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Corporate acts: incorporation, minutes and transfers of shares
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Mortgages and other guarantees
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Notarisation of foreign documents
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Wills
When it makes sense
This service is especially relevant when:
Tell us what you need to sign or certify and we will tell you which documents are required, how long it takes and what it costs.
Frequently asked questions
A university-trained professional who holds public faith: drafts and executes deeds, certifies signatures and documents, reviews property titles and handles registrations. Their involvement is mandatory in acts such as the purchase of real estate.
Yes. It can be granted before a notary in the country where you are or at the Uruguayan consulate. If a foreign notary grants it, it generally needs an apostille (or legalisation) and, if it is not in Spanish, a translation. We prepare the wording and the steps so that it is valid in Uruguay.
It is the review of a property’s ownership history and of the registry certificates, to confirm that the seller is the owner, is able to sell and that there are no attachments, mortgages or other encumbrances.
Fees are based on the scale of the Uruguayan Notaries Association and depend on the type of act and the amount involved. We give you a quote before we start.
Yes. We work in Spanish, English and Portuguese, and arrange sworn translations when a document requires one.
Contact
The process starts with a free initial assessment. From there we define the scope, the type of engagement and the fee arrangement. We reply within one business day.
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