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The notary in Spain is an imparcial party who “in general” acts in the interest of the Spanish state. They make sure that everybody understands the implications of what they are signing and that the contracts made up are according to the Spanish law and make sure that any taxes as a result of these transactions are being paid. For example a notary will not check if there is a mortgage on the property, this alone would be a good reason to get your own lawyer.

Before signing the deeds at the notary the lawyers will have made up all the necessary documents. When the notary gets in he will check the identities of the buyer(s) and seller(s) and read the documents (partially) in Spanish. If nobody objects the deeds will be signed. At that moment the necessary payments will be made, usually by check.

After signing, a copy can be obtained of the deeds “copia simple”. The notary will make sure that the necessary taxes will be paid and the new owner(s) have to be registered at the register.

A few days later the lawyer can pick up the original title deeds “copia autorizado” at the notary.