A Mexico real estate or business transaction should require no less documentation than in your own country. A Mexico attorney should review the transfer and closing documents and a title insurance company should guarantee the Mexico land title. It is always advisable for a buyer to retain professional real estate services for analysis of the many factors which can affect the value and security of your real estate investment.

Mexico title insurance is the cornerstone of any Mexico real estate investment.

Mexico title insurance from major USA title companies has been available in Mexico for many years. Mexico has been slow to recognize the need for title insurance where foreign investment is involved. You will find many who will say that title insurance is not necessary in Mexico. Would you buy property in the USA or Canada without title insurance?

Please be advised that the very important local Notario who handles your transaction is acting without any liability for his service. The Notario is not liable for defects in title and the Notario is certainly not liable for lack of disclosure from the seller. Without a proper purchase contract, a foreignor's recourse to the Notario or seller is non-existent. It is highly recommended that you get it right the first time around!

Mexico title insurance should not be viewed as an option. Averaging maybe 1.5% of purchase price, title insurance is a no brainer "must have" when contemplating a Mexico real estatae investment.

Also, it is always nice to end up with the property you thought you purchased. A Mexico title insurance policy will be an asset should resale ever be an option.

First American Title Insurance Company and Stewart Title offer secure title insurance for Mexico and other countries.