In Georgia, the notarisation of a power of attorney is a notarial act remunerated at a fixed statutory rate: the certification of a power of attorney costs exactly 10 GEL. That figure is set directly by the fee law and is the answer to the question of what a power of attorney costs: where a notarial form is required, the notary may charge only the amount established by law. On this page we explain what is included in that price, when a fee may be set by agreement, what it costs to have only the draft prepared, and which supporting document expenses typically arise.
The cost of certifying a power of attorney — a fixed 10 GEL
The fee law contains a list of notarial acts remunerated at fixed rates. On that list, the certification of a power of attorney is set at exactly 10 GEL. A fixed rate means the amount does not depend on the value of the underlying transaction, on the number of powers transferred, or on the length of the text itself.
Whether you need a narrow power of attorney for a single banking operation or a broader document conferring several property powers, the state fee remains the same 10 GEL. The difference lies only in the legal work needed to prepare the draft properly — a separate question we address below.
Why the price of a power of attorney is fixed by law
The fee law establishes a general rule: for the certification of a transaction for which notarial form is mandatory under law, a fee may be set only by that law. The certification of a power of attorney is exactly such an act, so its price is fixed by statute and the notary is obliged to charge only the amount established by law.
Under the same article, where the law does not prescribe a fee for a service, the notary may agree the amount with the interested person; when minimum and maximum limits are set, the complexity of the act, the legal consultation, the technical work and the time spent are taken into account. These criteria apply to services priced by agreement and do not change the fixed 10 GEL rate.
Preparing only the draft of a power of attorney — from 2 GEL
It is common for a client to need only the draft of a power of attorney first — for example, for review by a counterparty abroad. Under the fee law, for drafting a transaction project that is not followed by a notarial act, the fee is half of the rate established for such a transaction, but not less than 2 GEL. If the client later certifies the same power of attorney, the full statutory fee of 10 GEL applies.
Supporting document costs when arranging a power of attorney
The single statutory fee for the power of attorney is often perceived as the price of the whole visit, while in practice several certifications take place in one appointment. Under the same fixed-rate schedule, the document steps that frequently accompany a power of attorney are priced as follows:
- certification of the authenticity of a signature — 2 GEL;
- certification of a copy or an extract of a document — 0.5 GEL per page;
- certification of the accuracy of a translation of a document — 1 GEL per page.
These items are charged separately only if genuinely required. We recommend checking in advance which supporting certifications your situation needs: this lets you plan the exact cost before the visit.
The procedure and how we assist
We cover the full cycle of preparing a power of attorney: we advise on the optimal wording of the list of powers, draft the document, explain the legal effect of each clause and accompany you to the notary. The detailed administrative procedure for certifying a power of attorney — establishing the identity of the parties, signing formalities and related matters — is governed by other provisions of the notarial legislation, and our task is to bring a correctly prepared document to certification in a single visit, in compliance with that procedure.
In summary: the statutory price of notarising a power of attorney is uniform — 10 GEL; any additional cost comes only from the supporting steps your situation requires, and we calculate those amounts in advance.
Frequently asked questions about the cost of a power of attorney
Below are the most frequent questions on this topic, answered briefly.
How much does notarisation of a power of attorney cost in Georgia?
The certification of a power of attorney is remunerated at a fixed statutory rate and costs 10 GEL in total. The amount is set by law and does not vary with the content of the document.
Can the price be negotiated with the notary?
No. For an act for which the law prescribes a fee, the notary must charge only the statutory amount. An agreed fee is possible only for services for which the law sets no fee.
What does it cost to have only the draft prepared?
For a draft that is not followed by a notarial act, the fee is half of the applicable rate, but not less than 2 GEL. If you later certify the power of attorney, the full statutory fee of 10 GEL applies.
Which additional costs may arise alongside the power of attorney?
The most common items are: certification of a signature — 2 GEL; a copy or extract — 0.5 GEL per page; a translation — 1 GEL per page. They are charged separately only when actually needed.
How We Help on Legal.ge
On Legal.ge we draft the power of attorney to match your instructions, structure the exact list of powers, calculate the notarial and supporting costs in advance and accompany you to the notary. Contact us — and your document will be executed in a single visit, at the statutory price.