01 · Requirements
Common documents
| Document | What to check |
|---|---|
| Draft power of attorney | Written to match what the receiving notary, registry or court requires. |
| Full details of the attorney-in-fact | Exact name and ID number; an error means redoing the document. |
| Identification of the grantor | A valid document matching the name on the draft. |
02 · Cost
Fees
We publish no amounts. Fees depend on the authority, the application type and the date, and an outdated figure can cost you the appointment. Check them on the official portal linked from your office's record.
03 · Process
Step by step
Ask at the destination first
Whoever will use the document defines its content. A formally correct power can still be rejected if it lacks the specific authority.
Check the accepted language
Some consulates only authorise documents in their country's official language.
Book stating the type of act
General power, specific power and signature authentication do not always share a queue or requirements.
Plan how the document reaches its destination
Ask whether you need extra copies, postal shipping or a later registration step.
04 · Booking
Appointments
Notarial acts require the grantor to attend in person: nobody can sign on their behalf without a valid prior power.
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05 · Your case
Who it applies to
- People granting a power of attorney to act in their home country.
- Anyone who needs a signature authenticated or a declaration before a consular officer.
06 · Avoid a repeat visit
Common mistakes
- Drafting the power without consulting whoever will use it.
- Mistyping a surname or ID number of the attorney-in-fact.
- Assuming a local U.S. notary suffices without apostille or translation.
07 · About this guide
Scope of this guide
Consuls perform notarial functions for documents intended to take effect in their own country. The key difference from a local notary is the document's destination, not the act of signing.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a local notary instead of the consulate?
Sometimes, but the document usually needs an apostille and a translation to take effect abroad. Confirm what the receiving authority accepts.
Can someone sign on my behalf?
No, unless a valid prior power already authorises them. The grantor must attend.
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