Power of Attorney (POA) for Costa Rica and Real Estate Closings: Fast, Compliant, Escrow-Backed

Need a Costa Rica Power of Attorney without waiting months for a consulate appointment? As an attorney licensed in Costa Rica and the United States, I provide on-demand POAs for clients in the U.S. and fast, secure real estate closings in Costa Rica using bonded escrow facilities that help avoid SUGEF delays.

Licensed in Costa Rica (Colegio de Abogados #36269) and the U.S. (Florida Bar #1067959).Weekly travel to Florida, California, Massachusetts, and other states.Offices: Miami FL, Huntington Beach CA, Heredia–San Jose, Rio Claro–Golfito, Quepos.

Types of Costa Rican POA We Prepare

Poder Especial de Representacion Judicial

Required for litigation and court matters.
Authorizes your attorney to represent you before Costa Rican courts and administrative tribunals.

Poder Protocolizado (Notarial POA)

Used for real estate closings, banking, corporate mandates, and special authorizations.
Drafted and notarized in a format recognized by Costa Rican notaries and courts. Available as general or special powers tailored to the transaction.

Avoid Consulate Delays

Costa Rican Consulates in the U.S. often have no POA appointments for months, creating costly delays. We prepare compliant POAs in the U.S., so you can proceed on schedule without waiting for consular availability.

Real Estate Closings and Bonded Escrow

We specialize in real estate transactions for buyers and sellers across Costa Rica.
Secure, registered, bonded escrow facilities in and outside Costa Rica.
Strategies that help avoid SUGEF bottlenecks, which can delay closings for weeks or months.
Bilingual transaction support and compliant funds flow to protect all parties.

Example: A Florida client needed a protocolized POA to sell property in Guanacaste. Instead of waiting for a consular slot, we completed the POA and closed in under 10 days.

How It Works

Confirm your POA type: Judicial Representation or Protocolized Notarial POA (general or special).
Schedule a signing: Meet in Florida, California, Massachusetts, or at one of our Costa Rica offices.
Execute and deliver: We handle notarization, legalization, and coordination with the receiving notary or counterparty.
For closings, we coordinate escrow, title, and timeline to reduce SUGEF-related delays.

Service Areas and Availability

On-demand meetings in Miami FL, Huntington Beach CA, Massachusetts, and additional states during weekly travel.

Costa Rica offices in Heredia–San Jose, Rio Claro–Golfito, and Quepos.

Credentials and Trust Signals

Terry Steele, Attorney at Law, Costa Rica Bar #36269, Florida Bar International Law Section #1067959, ABA Credential ID 06313903.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I grant a Costa Rica POA while living in the United States?

Yes. We prepare Protocolized POAs and Judicial Representation Powers for U.S.-based clients that are valid and enforceable in Costa Rica.

Why not use the Costa Rican Consulate?

Consulates in the U.S. often have no POA appointments for months. We deliver on-demand POAs in the U.S., avoiding consular backlogs.

Do I need to travel to Costa Rica?

No. We meet clients in Florida, California, Massachusetts, and other states, as well as at our Costa Rica offices, and complete the process quickly.

Do you handle real estate closings and escrow?

Yes. We operate secure, registered, bonded escrow facilities in and outside Costa Rica and structure transactions to help avoid SUGEF delays.

Which POA do I need?

For court matters, choose a Poder Especial de Representacion Judicial. For property sales, banking, or corporate mandates, choose a Poder Protocolizado (general or special). We will confirm the correct scope for your case.