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Notarial power of attorney

When you cannot act in person, the notarial power of attorney lets you entrust a third party with the power to represent you, with all the legal security of a notarial deed.

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What it involves

Entrusting your powers
with complete security

The notarial power of attorney is a mandate received by the notary, by which you authorise a person you trust to carry out acts on your behalf: signing a sale, managing a property, or representing your interests in a specific transaction.

Drawn up in authentic form, it offers superior probative force to a mere private power of attorney and remains essential for certain deeds, particularly those relating to real estate. It is especially useful when you live far away, abroad, or when you are unable to travel.

How it works

Real estate law

Precise definition of the scope of the powers entrusted
Verification of your identity and your capacity
Drafting of the deed by the notary
Signing in the presence of the notary and retention of the original (minute)
Issuance of the necessary authentic copies

Frequently asked questions

What you
need to know

The authentic form is required to mandate someone to sign a deed that is itself authentic, such as a real-estate sale. For many other acts, it remains strongly advisable for its security.

Yes. The notarial power of attorney is frequently used for people residing outside France. Depending on your situation, the deed can be received remotely or before a competent authority, then forwarded to take effect in France.

Absolutely. The power of attorney can be general or strictly limited to a specific transaction. The notary drafts the powers as closely as possible to your wishes to prevent any overreach.

You can revoke the power of attorney at any time. The notary tells you the formalities to complete so that the revocation is enforceable against your attorney and third parties.

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