Update on Legal Representatives

The request may be sent to dep.registro@cfia.cr provided that the legal representative(s) have a national digital signature duly certified by the appropriate institution; the digital certificate allows the holder to authenticate themselves and sign electronically. It is not a scanned signature.

If you do not have a digital signature, you can submit your application via the CFIA Services Platform.

1. Legal Representative Update Request Form

  • Complete the following editable PDF form to submit the Request for Update of Legal Representatives.
Legal Representative Update Request Form

2. A certificate issued by the National Registry or a notary public confirming the entity’s legal status and legal identification number, which must have been issued within the last 15 calendar days.

3. Professional Information Sheet (for Representatives registered as Certified Professionals)

  • The form must be duly completed and signed, in the case of representatives who are also registered as unionized professionals.
Professional Information Sheet Form

Please note that:

  • The information must be complete, with no cross-outs or alterations.
  • The signatures on the form must be original and must be submitted duly authenticated by a notary public with the notary’s signature, seal, notarial security paper, and corresponding stamps, if the legal representative(s) and responsible professionals do not present themselves at the CFIA with a valid and intact identification card to complete the procedure and verify their signatures.
  • If authentication is carried out abroad, the form must be duly apostilled.
  • You can complete the process using a national digital signature that has been properly certified by the relevant institution; the digital certificate allows its owner to authenticate themselves and sign electronically. It is not a scanned signature.

The process takes 24 hours, provided that all required documents have been submitted in accordance with the regulations.

Please note that:

  • All required information and documentation must be submitted in full. If any of the specified requirements are not met correctly or do not comply with CFIA regulations, the application will not be processed and will have no legal effect.