Contract extension
The parties agree to extend the term of a contract that is about to expire or already has, without redoing it from scratch. It's widely used for leases and service contracts; the key is to make the new term clear.
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- You tell us about your case. It's free.
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- You decide. If it works for you, we start. If not, you delete it with one click and pay nothing.
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Is it for you?
If any of these sounds like you, this procedure is for you.
- For landlords and tenants who want to extend a lease, for companies continuing a service or supply contract, and for anyone who wants to put in writing the extension of a contract that's about to expire
What's included and what isn't
Everything clear from the start. No fine print.
Includes
- Review of the original contract and its expiration date.
- Drafting of the extension with the new term and conditions.
- Scheduling of the appointment at the Notaría Pública (government notary office).
- Support on signing day.
Does not include
- Negotiating a new contract.
- The official notary fees, which are paid separately per page.
Add to your procedure
Check it and we include it in your quote. You decide at the end.
What you need
Check off what you already have. You don't need everything to request your quote.
You have 0 of 4.
- The original contract to be extended
- The new agreed term and any change in conditions
- The parties' details
- And the valid cédulas (Venezuelan ID cards) of those who sign in person at the notary office
How the process works
You do very little. We take care of the rest. The whole process: on average, 2 to 4 business days.
- Step 1
Tell us the term
You send us the contract and tell us how long you want to extend it.
You do this - Step 2
We draft
We prepare the extension with the new term.
We do this - Step 3
You sign
We schedule the appointment and the parties sign with their cédula before the notary.
You do this - Result
Done
We hand you the authenticated extension.
You receive it
We draft the extension, the parties review it and it's signed before the notary, a public official.
What it costs and how to pay
There are two separate payments, and we want you to see them clearly.
Our fee: we do all the work for you.
The official notary fee. It goes straight to the agency, and we give you the exact amount, with its receipt, before you pay anything.
How you pay: You pay once, when we start. In dollars, in bolívares at the official BCV exchange rate, or with Cashea.
How is your investment calculated?
Your investment has two parts, and we tell you about each one separately. Our base professional fee, from $45, for reviewing the contract, drafting the extension with the new term and conditions, and handling the authentication
The official notary fee, which is calculated per page and paid in bolívares at the official BCV (Central Bank of Venezuela) exchange rate on the day of the procedure Your lawyer gives you the exact figure before you pay anything, no strings attached.
FAQ
What happens if the contract expires and we just carry on as if nothing happened?
You're in limbo: no clear term, no updated rent and rules that can be disputed if there's a conflict. A signed extension closes that gap.
Is the extension the same as the tenant's statutory extension?
No. The voluntary one is agreed on by the parties; the statutory one is a right the tenant has when the contract ends. We explain which one applies.
How much does it cost?
The professional fee, from $45, covers drafting and authentication; the official notary fee is separate.
Can I change the rent in the extension?
Yes, it's stated expressly, just like the new term.
Do both parties have to sign, and is it authenticated?
Yes, both sign and it's authenticated to give it binding force and fecha cierta (a legally certain date, so the document holds up against third parties).
About this procedure
A contract extension is the agreement by which the parties extend the term of a contract for a new period, so they don't have to draft and negotiate a new one from scratch. It's one of the most requested documents, especially for leases (residential, commercial, land) and for service and supply contracts that work well and that both parties want to continue. The extension sets the new term, the date it runs from, and whether the other conditions stay the same or change (for example, a new rent amount). It's important to tell it apart from the automatic renewal that some contracts already include: when the contract doesn't provide for one, or when the parties want an express record of the extension, a written, authenticated extension is what gives you certainty. A sensitive point in leases is that a voluntary extension shouldn't be confused with the statutory extension (prórroga legal), which is a right the law gives the tenant when the contract ends; we guide you on that difference based on your case. We draft the extension tied to the original contract, with the new term and clear conditions, and we get it authenticated. If you also want to change other clauses, we combine it with a Contract addendum in the same act.
Legal framework and important notes
Ley de Registros y Notarías (Registries and Notaries Law) · Código Civil (Civil Code)
- In leases, don't confuse the voluntary extension with the statutory extension. They're different things, and handling them the wrong way can cost you rights
- We clarify which one applies to your case before drafting
We guarantee our service, not what the agency decides. If something depends on them, we tell you clearly and in time.
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