https://livinginguatemala.com/service-prices/Recent content in Service Prices in Guatemala 2026: How Much Does Everything Cost on Guatemala Data 2026: Exchange Rates, Cost of Living & SafetyHugoen-usSun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://livinginguatemala.com/service-prices/notary-fees-guatemala/Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://livinginguatemala.com/service-prices/notary-fees-guatemala/<p><strong>How much does a notary charge in Guatemala?</strong> It depends on the type of document, the value of the transaction (for acts with economic value), and whether the notary follows the official tariff in the Código de Notariado (Decreto 314) or charges what they consider reasonable within market range. In practice, almost all charge above the official tariff — which has not been meaningfully updated in decades.</p> <p>This guide gives you two things: the <strong>official notary fees</strong> per the Código de Notariado, and the <strong>real 2026 market fees</strong> based on surveys of practicing notaries in Guatemala City, Antigua, and the interior.</p>