Checklist: the foreign buyer’s documents
Closings that slip almost always slip over a document. This is the complete list — gather it before you fall in love with a house.
Check what you already have. The button prints the list (or saves it as a PDF) to share with your family or your bank.
Foreign buyer checklist — Paola Barrientos · eXp Realty · 954-234-7940 · vivirenpalmbeach.com
Identity and status
Funds and their origin
If you will finance
For closing
Every lender and title company may request additional documents. Use this list as the base and confirm it with your closing team.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to translate my documents into English?
Key documents in another language (bank letters, income proof) usually require certified translation for the lender. Banks with foreign national programs specify case by case.
When should I start gathering all this?
Before house hunting. With documents ready, a pre-approval takes days and your offer competes like a local buyer’s. Without them, every step waits weeks.
What if I pay cash?
It reduces to identity, proof of funds, and documented origin. Escrow still applies AML/KYC checks — the money trail remains mandatory.
