Power of Attorney Notary Services
A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document allowing one person (the principal) to authorise another (the attorney) to act on their behalf. If you want your Power of Attorney to be recognised overseas or in high-value transactions, we can assist with notarisation, certified translations, authentication, and legalisation for international use.
Power of Attorney Notarisation
If you’ve been asked to have your Power of Attorney notarised, you’re in the right place. We handle these regularly, particularly when speed and reliability are important. The most common requests we see include:
- Buying or selling a property overseas
- Opening / closing bank accounts overseas
- Dealing with probate overseas
- Authorising a company director to act on behalf of the company
- Managing rental property or collecting income abroad
- Handling foreign tax affairs
Why Notarise a POA?
Notarising a Power of Attorney confirms that it’s been properly signed, witnessed, and verified. A notary checks your identity, ensures you understand what you’re signing, and adds their official seal. This gives the document legal weight and helps prevent it from being rejected or challenged.
If you need your POA to be recognised overseas, notarisation is usually the first step. In many cases, it will also need to be translated by a certified translator (which we will also handle) before being apostilled or legalised, depending on the country.
Power of Attorney Translation
Whether you have a Power of Attorney which is in a foreign language which needs to be translated into English or vice versa, we can arrange this for you.
Click here to choose the most appropriate level of POA translation service to suit your budget and urgency.
Power of Attorney Legalisation
Need your POA legalised at the FCDO or Foreign Embassy? We can take care of this, too.
Click here to choose the most appropriate level of service to suit your budget and urgency.
Notarise Your Power of Attorney for Use Abroad
Need to have your Power of Attorney accepted overseas? We make the process straightforward and fast. Our team handles everything- from notarising your document to certified translation and legalisation or apostille, depending on where it’s going.
Whether you’re working to a deadline or just want it done right the first time, we’ll guide you through every step.
Email Address
tkr@rainotary.co.uk
Phone Number
+44 7466 727581
Timings
08:00 to 20:00,
Monday to Sunday
(By Appointment)
Get an Appointment!
What is required of you?
Bring all documents/correspondence relating to the matter including any instructions that it came with from the foreign jurisdiction.
Please do not sign the documents prior to the appointment.
Your ID’s (1x photo ID e.g. passport/driving licence and 1x address ID’s e.g. a utility bill/bank statement (no more than 3 months old). If you cannot present any ID documents, I will probably not be able to proceed with your matter.
Any emails received on this matter should be forwarded to me by email prior to our appointment including any contact details of the foreign recipient.
Please advise in advance if the document is in a foreign language and which one.
Buying or selling property
– Especially when the principal is abroad, unwell, or unavailable to sign documents in person.Managing bank accounts or financial affairs
– Accessing funds, paying bills, transferring money, or closing accounts.Dealing with probate or estate administration
– Handling inheritance matters, especially across borders.Authorising someone to act for a company
– Often used for overseas operations, contract signing, or company filings.Managing legal proceedings or disputes
– Appointing someone to represent you in court or before a tribunal.Tax representation
– Authorising an accountant or tax adviser to deal with tax authorities, especially in a different country.Handling rental properties or collecting income
– Useful when the property owner is not locally available.Transferring or managing investments and shares
– Particularly when held in foreign institutions or corporate structures.Pension or insurance matters
– Allowing someone to make claims, change beneficiaries, or manage ongoing entitlements.Immigration or visa formalities
– Authorising someone to submit applications or attend appointments on your behalf.
