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Notaries & Closing
Notaries & Closing Process
What a Notario Público actually verifies — title, liens, taxes, and the Public Registry — why it is often more legal due diligence than U.S. and Canadian buyers expect, and how the closing process really differs between Jalisco and Nayarit.
Guide· 7 min
Who actually makes a Mexican property purchase legally safe — and is the notary just witnessing signatures like back home?
Not a signature witness — a state-appointed attorney who performs the legal due diligence behind your purchase.
Guide· 6 min
Once my offer is accepted, what actually happens between then and holding a registered deed — and how long does it take?
The promissory agreement, the deposit, the due-diligence weeks, and why 'escrow' isn't the default it is back home.
General education, not legal or tax advice. Requirements vary by state, municipality, notario, SAT office, and year — confirm current specifics with your Notario Público, an attorney, and a cross-border accountant before acting.