Notary in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Notary in Buenos Aires, Argentina, for people who live abroad. Elias Kier Joffe, his team of English-speaking attorneys and our in-house notaries prepare powers of attorney, deeds and certified documents, without you traveling.
Since 1940
Headquartered in Buenos Aires
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English-speaking lawyers
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Notary services in Argentina for people abroad
English-Speaking Notary Services in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Why an Argentine Notary Is Not a Notary Public
In the U.S., a notary public only certifies signatures. In Argentina, a notary (escribano) is a legal professional who drafts and certifies deeds, powers of attorney and copies with full legal validity. Banks, registries and courts here expect documents in exactly the right form, and a small mistake means starting over.
Sign Your Documents Without Traveling
You don’t need to fly to Buenos Aires. We draft the power of attorney or document in English and Spanish, you sign it before a notary or the Argentine consulate where you live, and you get the apostille. We take it from there.
Clear Costs, Timelines and Updates in English
No surprises. We tell you exactly what each document needs, give you a written quote before we start and update you at every step. You’ll always know where your document stands.
Powers of Attorney, Deeds and Certified Copies
A power of attorney to sell an apartment or settle an inheritance, the deed (escritura) for a property you’re buying, certified copies or signatures, or an Argentine document you need to use abroad: our notaries handle it, and our lawyers make sure it does what you need.
One Point of Contact for Legal, Tax and Notarial Matters
We are a one-stop legal solution. Our team includes lawyers, accountants, Argentine notaries (escribanos) and certified translators, all under one roof and coordinated by attorney Elias Kier Joffe. When needed, we also work directly with your own lawyers and accountants back home, for example on the paperwork your bank or lawyer at home asks for.
Our notary services include:
✓ Powers of attorney for Argentina, signed here or abroad.
✓ Property deeds (escrituras) for buying, selling or donating real estate.
✓ Certified signatures and certified copies of documents.
✓ Notarial records (actas) to prove facts, such as the condition of a property.
✓ Argentine documents prepared for use abroad.
✓ Apostilles and legalizations for documents used in other countries.
✓ Certified translations into English and Spanish.
✓ Our own lawyers, accountants, notaries and certified translators, working with your advisors back home when needed.
Simple process
How Our Law Firm in Argentina Handles Your Notary Documents
1
Tell us what you need
You tell us the document, who will sign it and where it will be used. We explain your options in plain English.
2
We draft the document
We prepare it in the exact form the bank, registry or court expects, in English and Spanish when needed.
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Signing
You sign before our notary in Buenos Aires, or before a notary or the Argentine consulate where you live.
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Ready to use
We get the apostille or registration, and your document is ready to use in Argentina or abroad.
Who you’ll work with
Meet Your Argentine Lawyer, Elias Kier Joffe, Who Coordinates Your Notary Services
Hi, I’m Elias Kier Joffe. My grandfather founded this firm in Buenos Aires in 1940, and I’m the third generation leading it.
I know what you’re facing. You need a document done right in another country, in another language, and the people asking for it won’t accept a mistake. My job is to make that simple.
I oversee every case personally, and I’ll always tell you the truth about your case, even when it’s not what you want to hear.
You’ll always know who’s looking after your documents: me.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to travel to Argentina?
No. You sign before a notary or the Argentine consulate where you live, and get the apostille. We prepare the document so it’s accepted in Argentina. If you’re already in Buenos Aires, you can sign at our office.
How much do notary services cost in Argentina?
It depends on the document. Here’s what moves the price:
• The type of document: a certified signature is simple; a property deed is not.
• How many people sign and how many pages there are.
• Where it’s signed: at our office in Buenos Aires or abroad.
• Whether you need an apostille or a certified translation.
• For property deeds: the value of the property and the taxes and fees involved.
Simplest case: a certified copy or signature in Buenos Aires. Most complex: a property deed with several parties, one of them signing through a power of attorney from abroad. After your free 15-minute consultation, we send you a written quote, so you know the number before you commit.
How long does it take?
It depends on the same things as the cost:
• The type of document and how many people sign it.
• Whether it’s signed abroad and needs an apostille and courier.
• For property deeds: the registry certificates that must be requested before signing.
Simplest case: a certified signature at our office. Most complex: a property deed that needs registry certificates and a power of attorney from abroad. We give you a realistic timeline after reviewing what you need.
Will a power of attorney signed abroad be valid in Argentina?
Yes, when it’s done right. It needs the right wording, the apostille (or a consular legalization) and, if it’s in another language, a certified translation. We draft it so banks, registries and courts in Argentina accept it.
What’s the difference between a notary public and an Argentine notary?
A U.S. notary public checks your ID and certifies your signature. An Argentine notary (escribano) is a legal professional who drafts the document, checks that it’s legally valid and keeps the original in an official record. That’s why Argentine deeds and powers of attorney carry so much weight.
Can you prepare an Argentine document for use abroad?
Yes. We get certified copies, have them apostilled for countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention, and add a certified translation when needed, so the document is accepted where you’ll use it.
Your next step
Talk to a Notary in Buenos Aires Now
Not sure where to start? That’s what the free 15-minute consultation is for. We’ll listen to your situation, explain your options in plain English and tell you the next step.
Give us a call or send us a WhatsApp message today, and we’ll get back to you the same day—even on weekends.
General information only. Notarial, registration and tax requirements depend on the document, the jurisdiction and the specific facts of each case.