Apostille of powers of attorney for use abroad
We apostille general and special powers of attorney signed in the United States so they can be used in the country where you need them. We review the notarization, coordinate the procedure before the corresponding state authority, and return the apostilled document to you, nationally or internationally.
Draft review before signing · In-person or online notarization (RON) · Documents from all 50 states
What is an apostilled power of attorney used for?
A power of attorney (POA) lets another person act on your behalf abroad — for example, to sell or buy property, represent you at a bank, sign before a notary, handle an inheritance, or represent you in a divorce or court matter. To be accepted outside the U.S., a POA generally must be notarized and then apostilled.
We handle both general powers of attorney (broad authority) and special or limited powers of attorney (for a specific act), coordinating the notarization and apostille according to the state and destination country.
Key points about notarizing your power of attorney
A power of attorney is a private document; before it can be apostilled it must be signed before a notary public.
Signature before a notary
The power of attorney must be signed before a notary — in person or, in some states, through Remote Online Notarization (RON).
The state determines where it's apostilled
A power of attorney is apostilled in the state where it was notarized — not where you live or where it will be used.
The destination country's format
The destination country or notary may require a specific text or format. It's best to have it before signing.
Review the draft before signing
We help you review the draft before signing to avoid rework and delays.
Original, certified copy or notarized document
Notarized document
The power of attorney is signed before a notary; that notarized document is what gets apostilled.
Certified copy
In some cases a certified copy is apostilled instead; it depends on the state and the intended use.
Translation
If the destination country requires it, we coordinate a certified translation — before or after the apostille, depending on the case.
Three steps to apostille your power of attorney
Send us the draft or document
Send the draft or the signed power of attorney by WhatsApp or email, and tell us the country where it will be used. If it isn't signed yet, we review the draft first. Free consultation.
We confirm notarization and route
We confirm the notarization, the state where it will be apostilled and any format the destination country requires, and we send you the estimated cost and time.
We coordinate and return it
Once authorized, we coordinate the apostille before the competent authority and return the document to you or your designated recipient, nationally or internationally.
Countries we frequently handle powers of attorney for
Requirements may vary by country and by the receiving notary or authority. Send us your case and we'll confirm what applies.
Questions about apostilling a power of attorney
Send us your draft or document and the destination country, and we'll tell you exactly what it needs.
Can I sign the power of attorney by Remote Online Notarization (RON)?+
Which state will my power of attorney be apostilled in?+
Do I need the original power of attorney?+
How long does it take?+
Does it include translation?+
Can I use the same power of attorney for several countries?+
Let's apostille your power of attorney
Send us your draft or document and the destination country. The initial review is free. Service in Spanish and English.