A special power of attorney is issued for one or several specifically named acts — selling a car, transacting in real estate or carrying out a banking operation — and this precision is its main advantage over a broad power of attorney. A notary certifies transactions in cases established by law or by agreement of the parties, and the notarisation of a special power of attorney takes place within exactly that framework. On this page we explain how we draft powers of attorney for vehicles, real estate and banking, and which notarial safeguards attach to them at certification.
What a special power of attorney is and why it is safe
The essence of a special power of attorney is that the attorney’s authority is confined to the acts named precisely in the document: the sale of a particular vehicle, a transaction concerning particular property, or specifically listed banking operations. Such a document cannot be used for another purpose, because its boundaries are readable and verifiable by every party — this is the core difference from powers of attorney with general wording.
We always start from the question of which concrete result the power of attorney must achieve: the structure of the text follows from the answer, and only then does the document go to notarisation. A notarial act may, at a person’s request, be performed by any notary, so location is never a problem — the only problem is a poorly drafted text.
Verification of identity and of the representative’s authority
When performing a notarial act, the notary establishes, on the basis of identity documents, the identity of the persons — or their representatives — who request the act. When certifying a transaction, the notary verifies, where established by law or agreed by the parties, the authority and legal capacity of the participants, and where the transaction is concluded through a representative, the notary also verifies that representative’s authority.
This means a special power of attorney is a reliable document for the counterparty as well: the representative’s authority is subject to verification by the notary. The notary is also entitled to request from an institution, enterprise or organisation the documents necessary for performing the notarial act — and we prepare in advance the set of documents so that this verification fits into a single visit.
The signing procedure and accessibility
Where established by law, a transaction or another document is signed in the presence of the notary; if the notary is not present at the signing, the signatory must personally confirm that the signature is theirs. Where a notarial document contains an expression of a participant’s will, the notary must read the text of the document to that person before signature — a step of particular importance for a special power of attorney, where every clause must exactly reflect the principal’s will.
The law also provides for accessibility: for a person who is deaf or unable to speak, the notary, where necessary, uses the assistance of an appropriate specialist to explain the content and legal effects of the act, and the specialist confirms by signature that the content was explained and matches the person’s will; for a person who cannot sign due to illness, disability or another reason, another person signs the document on their behalf, in the presence of the official and indicating the reason; and for a person who is blind or illiterate, the notary reads out the text of the document and notes this in the document.
Vehicle, real estate and banking mandates
In a vehicle power of attorney we record the identification details of the vehicle, the list of powers transferred for the sale, and the steps connected with registering the transaction. A real estate power of attorney is drafted with reference to a specific object and a clear definition of the mandate — sale, lease, mortgage or only the submission of documents. In a banking power of attorney we define the types of operations and, where appropriate, amount limits, so that the document cannot be used beyond the list.
In all three cases the principle is the same: the value of a special power of attorney lies in precise wording. We draft the text so that both the grantor and the counterparty see exactly what is permitted and what is not — and the document then passes the notary’s verification without friction.
Frequently asked questions about special powers of attorney
Below are the most frequent questions on this topic, answered briefly.
Can a special power of attorney be executed before any notary?
Yes — a notarial act is performed, at a person’s request, by any notary. There is no restriction for either party.
How are identity and the representative’s authority verified?
The notary establishes identity from identity documents. In a transaction concluded through a representative, the notary verifies the representative’s authority as well, and may request additional documents where necessary.
What if a person cannot sign the document?
Where signing is impossible due to illness, disability or another reason, another person signs on their behalf in the presence of the official, indicating the reason. For a blind or illiterate person, the notary reads out the text and notes this in the document.
May acts from several spheres be combined in one power of attorney?
Technically yes, but it is not recommended: the value of a special power of attorney lies in precise confinement. For different spheres — vehicle, real estate, banking — separate documents are the safer approach.
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