Apostilled Documents

Power of attorney (PoA) authorises us to act on your behalf for the transactions you specify.

To be valid in Estonia and recognised abroad, it must meet three basic requirements:

1. Notarial form – The PoA must be signed before a notary (in Estonia or abroad).
2. Proper authentication –
   • If the PoA is signed in a country that is party to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention, the notary’s signature must be apostilled.
   • If the country is not a member of the Convention, the document must be legalised through that country’s foreign ministry and the Estonian embassy or consulate.
3. Language – The notary act should be in Estonian or accompanied by a sworn translation into Estonian or English.

Step-by-step process

1. Draft – We supply a template that details the exact powers you wish to grant.
2. Notarisation – You sign before a notary; the notary verifies your identity and capacity.
3. Apostille/legalisation – applied as required by the country of signature.
4. Translation (if needed) – Performed by a sworn translator.
5. Delivery – Send the original or a certified copy to us; courier fees depend on the service selected.

Country-specific nuances

Most jurisdictions follow the Hague Apostille rules, but some (e.g., Canada, UAE) still require full consular legalisation.

With a properly notarised and authenticated PoA in place, we can conduct the authorised transactions smoothly and in full compliance with international and Estonian law.