Our notarial office is authorized to receive authentic / notarized powers of attorney that are to be used outside of France for the completion of projects and legal operations abroad. Our certification service, specialized in private international law, provides you with all the necessary advice for the successful completion of your international projects.
Authentic / Notarized Power of Attorney for Abroad
270*
per power of attorney
* In addition to the fees (emoluments) for the reception of the authentic / notarized power of attorney intended for abroad, a registration fee (tax) of €25 is added.
Useful Information
1°) Powers of attorney intended for abroad, like all notarized powers of attorney, must be concluded in the presence of a notary. It is not possible to be represented during the conclusion of an authentic / notarized power of attorney intended for abroad.
2°) In some cases, the power of attorney intended for abroad does not necessarily need to be authentic and may simply require a signature certification (we recommend that you check with the foreign recipient of the power of attorney beforehand). To proceed with a signature certification: click here.
3°) Authentic / Notarized powers of attorney received by a French notary must be exclusively drafted in French, even when they are to be used abroad. Therefore, a translation (by a sworn translator) may be necessary after the conclusion of the authentic / notarized power of attorney.
4°) Persons wishing to conclude an authentic / notarized power of attorney received by a French notary must be fully fluent in French to ensure the validity of the authentic / notarized power of attorney. Consequently, non-French-speaking persons wishing to conclude an authentic / notarized power of attorney must be assisted during the signing appointment by a sworn translator accredited by the Court of Appeal.
5°) Authentic / Notarized powers of attorney for abroad can be concluded remotely (via videoconference), but in practice, most foreign recipients refuse this mode of authentication (we therefore recommend checking beforehand). In the case of a notarized power of attorney for abroad done remotely, additional reception fees will be charged.
6°) For principals (i.e., signers of the power of attorney) acting as the legal representative of a company, a certificate of authority must be issued in addition to the authentic / notarized power of attorney. For the list of supporting documents required and the reception fees for this certificate: click here.
Authentic / Notarized Powers of Attorney For Abroad for Professionals
For businesses and professionals who cannot come to our office and/or for transactions requiring the reception of one or more authentic / notarized powers of attorney during business meetings, a notary from our office can travel to handle the reception of the necessary notarized powers of attorney.
This service is charged according to the tasks to be completed (Rate upon request – Contact us).
How to Obtain Your Authentic / Notarized Power of Attorney for Abroad?
Procedure for Concluding the Authentic / Notarized Power of Attorney for Abroad
Procedure for Concluding the Authentic / Notarized Power of Attorney for Abroad
Requesting an Authentic / Notarized Power of Attorney for Abroad
Submit your request for an authentic power of attorney for abroad online via the form below:
(or at the following email address: certifications.75363@paris.notaires.fr)
Requesting an Authentic / Notarized Power of Attorney for Abroad
Submit your request for an authentic power of attorney for abroad online via the form below:
(or at the following email address: certifications.75363@paris.notaires.fr)
Certifications/Notarizations, Apostille & Legalization
Our notarial office also offers other services for certifications/notarizations, apostille, and legalization.
Certifications/Notarizations, Apostille & Legalization
Our notarial office also offers other services for certifications/notarizations, apostille, and legalization.
Signature Certification
A signature certification is a verification of the authenticity of a handwritten signature.
Certified/Notarized copy
The certified/notarized copy confirms the conformity of the act’s reproduction with the original document.
Certification/Notarization of digital originals
The certificate of digital originals attests to the conformity of an electronic document.
Capacity certificate
The capacity certificate issued by a notary attests to the signatory’s ability to engage a commercial or civil company.
Cross-border merger
The legality certificate attests that the cross-border merger procedure complies with the provisions of the french Commercial Code.
Apostille
The apostille is intended to verify the authenticity of a document or the signature of the person who issued it (notably public notaries).
Legalization
Legalization certifies the authenticity of the notary’s seal. It is often required for documents intended for foreign use.
Signature Certification
A signature certification is a verification of the authenticity of a handwritten signature.
Certified/Notarized copy
The certified/notarized copy confirms the conformity of the act’s reproduction with the original document.
Certification/Notarization of digital originals
The certificate of digital originals attests to the conformity of an electronic document.
Capacity certificate
The capacity certificate issued by a notary attests to the signatory’s ability to engage a commercial or civil company.
Cross-border merger
The legality certificate attests that the cross-border merger procedure complies with the provisions of the french Commercial Code.
Apostille
The apostille is intended to verify the authenticity of a document or the signature of the person who issued it (notably public notaries).
Legalization
Legalization certifies the authenticity of the notary’s seal. It is often required for documents intended for foreign use.
