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.