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NOTARY
A Notary in Mexico is very, very different from a Notary in the U.S. A Notary must be an attorney and is appointed by Mexico City.
There are only a few (18) Notaries in Tijuana and only one in Rosarito Beach. They serve 2,000,000 plus population. A Notary reviews
records, documents, and every legal transaction such as real estate closings, wills, marriages, divorces, foreclosures, etc. This is a
highly held position. The Notary collects taxes related to real estate transactions on behalf of the buyer and seller.
U.S. CONSULATE IN TIJUANA
The Consulate is there for U.S. Citizens who need assistance of most any kind. Their phone from Mexico is
01-664-681-7400. From the U.S. it is (01152) 664-681-7400.
LEGAL ADVICE
It is important to obtain a Mexican attorney when you are preparing to purchase property or make a legal document such as a
Mexican Will, (which is as important in Mexico, as it is in the U.S., for your Mexico real estate to avoid probate PLUS there is
no inheritance tax!), or when obtaining a Mexican Corporation. It is important that you select an attorney that is bi-lingual and
comes with good references. You may consult our office should you need a recommendation.
POLICE AUTHORITIES IN MEXICO (FIVE TYPES)
MUNICIPAL POLICE:
These are the uniformed Police (City) and they provide surveillance, prevent crime and assist citizens.
In six years, I have been stopped only once. A couple of things to know, it is illegal to “Bribe a Police Officer” in Mexico.
IF you do get stopped and you feel you've done nothing wrong, ask the officer to write a ticket and tell him you will go with him
to the police station to pay it. If your infraction is minimum, they’ll usually not want to take the time to do this. If they DO
write you a ticket and you do not want to go the police station to pay, you can ask the officer if he would mind taking the money
and paying it for you. They sometimes will do that. These are the blue and white cars.
STATE JUDICIAL POLICE:
This branch is part of the State Attorney General’s office and are responsible for investigating crimes and carrying out arrest warrants. These Police don’t wear uniforms and drive unmarked cars.
FEDERAL HIGHWAY POLICE:
These Police monitor traffic and proper vehicle documents. They investigate accidents on Federal Highways and supervise ports and areas. They are Federal uniformed police officers and drive the Black & White cars.
JUDICIAL FEDERAL POLICE:
This branch is part of the Attorney General’s Office and investigate crimes contained in the Federal Penal Code. These officials are not uniformed and operate both on a National & Interstate level.
PUBLIC TREASURY POLICE:
This police department is in charge of verifying the legal entrance of merchandise and vehicles coming into Mexico. These “guys” drive those new royal-blue Dodge Ram Pickup trucks at the border. In case you DON’T stop when the red light gets you, these trucks will be right behind you!
BOARD OF TOURISM in Rosarito Beach
This Tourism Office takes very seriously the way in which tourists are treated in Baja Norte.
They have just implemented a 24 hour help line number to dial “078”.
Hours are M-F 8 to 5 and S & S 10 to 3 and located on the north end of Renee’s Sport’s Bar parking lot. You’ll find them extremely gracious and helpful.
Telephone 612-0200
Brochures available from local businesses are there for your convenience.
All American Retreat’s intention is to accommodate corporate retreats, employee incentive trips, family reunions, church and club retreats, weddings/receptions, and ski or surf trips.
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