How much does a notary cost in Mauritius?
Direct Answer
Notary fees in Mauritius are approximately 1% of the purchase price, capped at around MUR 200,000. The notary is mandatory for all property transactions.
Notary fees
Approximately **1% of purchase price**, capped at MUR 180,000-200,000 for higher-value transactions.
| Purchase price | Notary fee | |---------------|------------| | USD 200,000 | ~MUR 90,000 | | USD 375,000 | ~MUR 170,000 | | USD 500,000+ | ~MUR 200,000 |
What the notary does
Title search, drafts Deed of Sale, liaises with EDB, registers at Land Registry, remits 5% registration duty to MRA.
Choosing a notary
You are not obliged to use the developer's recommended notary. Many expats use English-speaking notaries in Grand Baie, Curepipe, or Port Louis.
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