Practice area
Notary services
Many procedures in the Dominican Republic require the involvement of a notary: a power of attorney to act on behalf of another person, a property sale, a sworn statement or the legalization of signatures. The firm has attorney-notaries, including the notary public for the municipality of San Felipe de Puerto Plata.
The notarial function in the Dominican Republic is governed by Ley 140-15 on the Notarial Profession. The notary attests to the acts they draw up and the signatures they legalize, which gives those documents evidentiary force. The firm integrates this function with its legal advice: every act is reviewed before it is drawn up.
Common situations
Powers of attorney and representation
General and special powers of attorney, including those granted by persons residing outside the country.
Contracts and authentic acts
Property sales, mortgages, deeds of stipulation and other acts that require authentic form.
Signature legalization and sworn statements
Legalized private-signature documents and sworn statements for administrative or immigration procedures.
Documents for use abroad
Guidance on the apostille and the legalization of Dominican notarial acts.
How Balbuena Camps helps
The firm's own notaries
Acts drawn up by attorney-notaries of the firm itself, with prior legal review of their content.
Coordination with clients abroad
Preparation of the acts and the powers of attorney needed when the client cannot appear in person.
Attorneys who handle this area
Where we serve
- Puerto Plata Office
Frequently asked questions
Is a power of attorney granted abroad valid in the Dominican Republic?
Yes, if it is granted before a notary or competent authority of the country of origin and is apostilled or legalized, and translated into Spanish when it is in another language.
Sources and legal references
- Law 140-15 on the Notarial ProfessionCitation pending verification
- Legal review
- Pending review by an attorney
The information on this page is general guidance. It is not individualised legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every situation should be assessed with an attorney.
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