Puerto Vallarta help ?

[JRinPV]

There's only a US Notary here, the Consul and she charges $50.00US
Who are 'they' who told you this and what documents are 'they' talking about ?

[TundraGreen]

Originally Posted by edgeee

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it simply means a document is recognized by authorities to be legal and authentic.
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Actually, all a U.S. notary does is attest that the signature is valid. They don't even look at the document they are notarizing. Sometimes you don't want them to look at the document. It is none of their business.

[edgeee]

good point TG.

however, the value is placed by those who demand it. it's their perception that matters.
if it makes THEM believe it's real, that's all that counts.

[RVGRINGO]

Using a US notary, other than the US Consul, is illegal. Any US notary offering to notarize documents outside of his home jurisdiction is acting illegally and is subject to penalties. If challenged, the documanted transaction would be void.
Check the law of any Stage; they're all similar.

[kcowan]

You should drive into Mexico with an FMM that you get at the border. You will buy a permit for your SUV there and must leave a deposit. Within 6 months of arriving, you need to apply for FM3. This will make your car legal for as long as you remain in the country legally. Get Mexican insurance for your car. We use Lee Peters lee@AmericanAdv.biz and it is cheap.

For a furnished apartment, you can try manoamano.com or if you have a bigger budget, use any local realtor. Many people send their kids to The American School because it is bilingual.

Your mom may not qualify for medical insurance. With Aetna, they only cover people of that age if they have had the policy since before age 65. Pam can help you with all that.

[JRinPV]

More unfurnished places in Mano a Mano, for furnished, network with the local gringos, bars are a good place

[martika]

Originally Posted by JRinPV

You can reach Pam Thompson, through her site Medical Tourism | Home Care Services | Speakers Programs and Support Groups | Puerto Vallarta Charity Support | Doctors Puerto Vallarta | PV Doctors | Cardiologos | Puerto Vallarta | Surgeon | Cardiologist | Neurologist | Podiatrist | Pediatrician |

That is so HELPFUL thank you. I will contact her.

[martika]

Originally Posted by kcowan

You should drive into Mexico with an FMM that you get at the border. You will buy a permit for your SUV there and must leave a deposit. Within 6 months of arriving, you need to apply for FM3. This will make your car legal for as long as you remain in the country legally. Get Mexican insurance for your car. We use Lee Peters lee@AmericanAdv.biz and it is cheap.

For a furnished apartment, you can try manoamano.com or if you have a bigger budget, use any local realtor. Many people send their kids to The American School because it is bilingual.

Your mom may not qualify for medical insurance. With Aetna, they only cover people of that age if they have had the policy since before age 65. Pam can help you with all that.

So helpful, thank you so very much