There are cases in which a power of attorney is required to act on behalf of a person, on legal issues, and more. The notarized power of attorney (POA) can be done with our notary in London. We invite you to discover information about the notarization of a power of attorney and other specific authentications, mentioning that you can get in touch with our notary public online or by phone whenever you need this kind of service.
| Quick Facts | |
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| When is a power of attorney needed? | For authorizing a person in a specific legal case |
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A power of attorney is also known as |
POA |
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Cases for which a power of attorney is needed |
– buying a car or a house, – starting a business, – collecting documents, – varied legal issues, etc. |
| Persons mentioned in the POA | The donor and the grantor |
| Notarization |
Required before using a power of attorney |
| Duration of POA |
From a few months to a few years, depending on the situation |
| Structure of a power of attorney |
Respecting the international rules applicable in the UK |
| Can it be drafted in a bilingual format? (YES/NO) |
YES |
| Signatures |
By the notary expert and also by a witness |
| Apostille | Might be solicited for certain legal cases, the application is made with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) in the UK. |
| Issuance of POA online (YES/NO) |
YES |
| Can lasting POA be used in the UK? |
Yes, for specific cases for which financial or health care decisions can be made on behalf of persons lacking mental capacity. |
| A notarized power of attorney accepted by |
More than 120 member countries of the Hague Convention |
| Same-day notarization of a POA (YES/NO) |
YES |
| Working with our notary in London | Affordable costs for a wide range of notary services, including notarization of a power of attorney. |
Table of Contents
What is a power of attorney and when can you use it?
To be able to authorize someone to represent a person in various legal cases, a power of attorney is required. This document is perfectly legal and is also called a letter of authorization. Here is other information about this type of document, mentioning that you can find out more about the notarized power of attorney by getting in touch with us:
- The donor and the grantor are the ones who must be mentioned in a notarized power of attorney.
- This document clearly states the actions for which it is issued: notarized power of attorney for buying a house, or a car, representing a certain legal situation, etc.
- A power of attorney must also include the period in which it is valid or the time in which it can be used.
- A power of attorney can be drafted in bilingual format, but keeping the universally valid structure.
- Witnesses are also needed to sign the power of attorney so that it can be used. Our POA notary can tell you more about witness requirements.
This is some information about the power of attorney that can be legalized at our notary public in London. We specify that it is important to tell us in which country a notarized power of attorney will be used so that we can make sure at our notary public in UK that all the rules and formalities are respected. Please check the next infographic with details on this subject:
Why is it necessary to notarize a power of attorney?
A power of attorney can be notarized at our notary in Canary Wharf, for example, if you decide to work with the team here. Notarization services for a power of attorney are required when this document is used in a foreign country, different from UK. On the other hand, an apostille or legalization may be needed at the consulate or embassy of the country where the power of attorney will be used. Here are other essential aspects of a POA notary, helped by our notary public in the UK:
- Extra security is provided by the notarization and apostille of a power of attorney so that it can be used abroad. Contact us to find out more about notarized power of attorney.
- It is important to specify that at the time of the notarization of this document, the notary must witness the signature of the person allowing it.
- If the power of attorney is issued to represent a company, the country where it is registered will also be mentioned.
- Notarisation and apostille of a power of attorney can be used to buy property abroad, manage assets, or represent a foreign company.
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When the power of attorney is specific or limited
It is important to mention that power of attorney can be general, limited, or specific. In the case of the general one, it can be used for several actions. As for the specific one, it can only be used for a specific approach. But both can be limited or cease their power when the respective action has been completed.
You should also know that a power of attorney with apostille can be used in over 120 member countries of the Hague Convention. We can tell you more about the notarized power of attorney.
Here are some details about notarization services for a power of attorney in the UK:
- The document can be issued in 24 hours or even less.
- The price for notarizing a power of attorney can be more than £90.
- An apostille fee for the UK can cost around GBP 30.
Asking for an enduring power of attorney in the UK
An enduring power of attorney (EPA) can involve a series of financial responsibilities such as: property and investments pensions, money and bills, bank and building society accounts, as examples. In fact, an enduring power of attorney can be notarized in the UK by our notary public and it is even recommended for people who detect problems related to mental capacity. We recommend you collaborate with our team and learn more about the enduring power of attorney.
What is the lasting power of attorney?
A lasting power of attorney, also known as LPA, is a legal document that allows natural persons to appoint a lawyer to help in making various decisions on his/her behalf. Such a document can be issued for health and welfare reasons and decisions. In fact, the same lasting power of attorney can be used to make financial decisions such as: selling a property, managing a bank account, and paying bills among others. It is good to know that if there is no such lasting power of attorney, especially in the case of people with disabilities, the situation can be complicated, and family members can take legal action and apply to the Court of Protection.
When can the power of attorney be canceled?
A notarized POA in the UK can be prevailed by the donor, after a decision made by the Court of Protection or by the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG). Here is what it is about:
- A notarized power of attorney can be annulled by submitting a written declaration called a “partial deed of revocation”. This is possible only if the donor has mental capacity.
- The OPG can investigate and withdraw the power of attorney when required. In this case, family members can contact OPG if they oppose the decisions or actions of such a document. Such cases can be quite delicate, so we recommend that you contact us and find out more about notarized power of attorney in the UK.
Power of attorneys and wills in the UK
There are other delicate situations in which a power of attorney can protect a person who is mentally incapacitated in order to change the terms of a will. In this case, the power of attorney can go to the Court of Protection to request an adjustment of the will in question. On the other hand, modifications can be undertaken through a deed of variation in order to change the will, if the person in question is deceased but there is a notarized power of attorney.
So, if you are interested in a notarized power of attorney, you can confidently contact our notary public in London. We are at your disposal with complete services at affordable prices.
