Notary Services News
February 2026 Costa Rica RTBF Update
New Exception Allows Replacement of Foreign Representatives Without RTBF Good Standing On February 19, 2026, the Registry of Legal Entities issued Circular DPJ-002-2026, introducing a significant exception to the registration limitations related to Costa Rica’s[...]
Costa Rica Confirms: Only General Power of Attorney Valid for RTBF Filings
Businesses and foreign shareholders must adapt as Special POAs are invalidated for RTBF; only registered General Powers of Attorney are recognized. Costa Rica has confirmed a critical compliance change that affects the filing process of the Registry of Transparency and[...]
NEW TITLE CERTIFICATES OF VEHICLES WILL BE DIGITAL
Starting July 3, 2023, all documents submitted through the Digital Platform of the National Registry to register ownership of a movable property (such as cars, motorcycles, and boats) will obtain the corresponding title certificate in digital format. [...]
EXTENDED DEADLINE TO SUBMIT THE RTBF 2023
Obligated parties will have time until June 30, 2023 to submit the RTBF 2023 This year 2023 as every year, Costa Rican corporation must submit the Registry of Transparency and Final Beneficiaries (“RTBF”). The deadline established by the[...]
