What Does It Consist Of?

A notarial power of attorney is a public document through which an individual or legal entity appoints another person as their legal representative, granting them authority to act on their behalf in various legal or practical matters.

This tool is highly useful in different life situations, especially for managing bureaucratic procedures in the business world.

Notaries ensure that the identity of the grantor, known as the principal, and their intentions are in accordance with the law. The designated legal representative or attorney-in-fact must present a copy of the authorization granted to demonstrate their authority.

Finally, note that powers of attorney for procedural representation before public administrations, electoral powers, and specific acts can be managed via videoconference.

Types of Notarial Powers

• General Powers
  Grant a person comprehensive authority to manage the principal’s assets. Due to their broad scope, they carry inherent risks.

• Special Powers
  Grant specific authority for one or several particular actions, such as property sales, inheritance matters, etc.

• Powers for Litigation
  Allow an individual to grant representation rights in court to their lawyers and legal representatives.

• Travel Authorizations
  Used when minors travel abroad without their parents or guardians, requiring this document alongside the minor’s ID or passport.

• Preventive Powers in Case of Incapacitation
  Grant authority to another person to act if the principal becomes incapacitated in the future, useful for preventing issues in old age.

• Corporate Powers
  Granted by a company through its administrator, allowing an individual to perform commercial operations on behalf of the company.

• Revocation of Power
  Allows the principal to terminate a previously granted power, preventing further use by the attorney-in-fact.

• Renunciation of Power
  A document where the attorney-in-fact renounces the granted authority, avoiding future issues.

• Subdelegation of Power
  A document where the attorney-in-fact transfers the granted authority to another person.

• Substitution of Power
  A document where the attorney-in-fact transfers their authority to another person and ceases to use it themselves.

Required Documentation

General Powers

• National ID (DNI), Foreigner Identification Number (NIE), passport, or residency card of the principal.

• Detailed information of the person to whom the powers will be granted, including their identification number.

Special Powers

• DNI, NIE, passport, or residency card of the principal.

• Specific information of the individual receiving the authority, including their identification number.

Powers for Litigation

• Identification document of the principal.

• Detailed information of the person receiving the authority, including their identification number.

Travel Authorizations

• Identification document of the applicant.

• Detailed information of the minor and the trip, including their identification number.

Preventive Powers in Case of Incapacitation

• DNI, NIE, passport, or residency card of the principal.

• Detailed information of the person receiving the authority, including their identification number.

Corporate Powers

• Identification of the administrator(s) signing the power of attorney.

• Authentic deed of the granting company and the deed establishing the administrator's position.

Revocation of Power

• Identification of the power to be revoked.

• If the attorney-in-fact is absent, their identification and notification of the revocation will be required.

Renunciation of Power

• Identification document of the attorney-in-fact renouncing the power.

• Details of the power being renounced.

Subdelegation of Power

• Identification document of the attorney-in-fact granting the subdelegation.

• Identification of the power being subdelegated.

Substitution of Power

• Identification document of the attorney-in-fact granting the substitution.

• Identification of the power being substituted.

Situations Where This Service Can Be Used

There are various life situations where an individual may need to delegate responsibilities. In such cases, the law provides a useful tool: notarial powers of attorney.