General authorization
A document in which you allow another person, in writing and before a notary, to carry out a specific errand or procedure on your behalf. It's lighter than a power of attorney and works for one-off tasks; the key is to set the scope precisely so the authorized person does only what you need.
Requesting a quote doesn't commit you to anything
- You tell us about your case. It's free.
- We send you the price in writing, within 1 to 3 hours.
- You decide. If it works for you, we start. If not, you delete it with one click and pay nothing.
No one will pressure you. Your information is used only for your case.
Is it for you?
If any of these sounds like you, this procedure is for you.
- For anyone who needs a family member, employee or acquaintance to handle a one-off errand on their behalf, and for institutions or companies that require a written, notarially authenticated authorization before dealing with a third party
What's included and what isn't
Everything clear from the start. No fine print.
Includes
- A conversation to define exactly what you're authorizing and its limits.
- Drafting of the authorization with its precise scope.
- Scheduling the appointment at the notary office.
- Support on signing day.
Does not include
- Broad representation for important acts (that's a power of attorney).
- The official notary fees, which are paid separately per page.
Add to your procedure
Check it and we include it in your quote. You decide at the end.
What you need
Check off what you already have. You don't need everything to request your quote.
You have 0 of 3.
- Your details and those of the person you're authorizing
- A description of the errand you're authorizing
- And your valid cédula (Venezuelan national ID card), because you must appear and sign in person before the notary
How the process works
You do very little. We take care of the rest. The whole process: on average, 2 to 4 business days.
- Step 1
Tell us who
You tell us who you're authorizing and for what.
You do this - Step 2
We define the scope
We draft the authorization with just the right scope.
We do this - Step 3
You sign
We schedule the appointment and you sign before the notary with your cédula.
You do this - Result
Done
We hand you the authenticated authorization.
You receive it
For the notarial document, we draft it, the parties review it, and it's signed before the notary (a public official).
What it costs and how to pay
There are two separate payments, and we want you to see them clearly.
Our fee: we do all the work for you.
The official notary fee. It goes straight to the agency, and we give you the exact amount, with its receipt, before you pay anything.
How you pay: You pay once, when we start. In dollars, in bolívares at the official BCV exchange rate, or with Cashea.
How is your investment calculated?
Your investment has two parts, and we show you each one separately. Our base professional fee, from $40, for talking through the scope, drafting the authorization with precise limits and handling the notarial authentication
The official notary fee, calculated per page and paid in bolívares at the official BCV exchange rate on the day of the procedure Your lawyer gives you the exact figure before you pay anything, no strings attached.
FAQ
What happens if I send someone to handle my procedure without a notarized authorization?
They get turned away at the window. Almost no institution accepts a third party with a plain letter; signing before a notary is what gives it weight.
How is it different from a power of attorney?
An authorization covers specific, limited errands; a power of attorney grants broad, formal representation.
How much does it cost?
The professional fee, from $40, covers drafting tailored to the procedure and handling the notary step; the official notary fee, per page, is separate.
Will any institution accept it?
It depends on their requirements; that's why we draft it to fit the procedure and recommend giving it an expiration date.
Do I have to go in person?
Yes, with a valid cédula.
About this procedure
A general authorization is the document in which one person allows another, in writing and before a notary, to carry out a specific errand, pickup or procedure on their behalf. It's the answer for those everyday tasks where you need someone to act for you but don't need the full formality of a power of attorney: authorizing a family member to pick up some documents, letting an employee handle something at an institution, authorizing someone to collect a vehicle or a package, or giving permission for a one-off school or banking errand. The difference from a power of attorney is one of degree: a power of attorney grants broad, formal representation to act and make binding commitments in important matters; an authorization covers simpler, narrower tasks. Where we put our care is the scope: an authorization drafted too broadly can let the person do more than you wanted, and one drafted too narrowly can fall short and be turned down for the procedure. We draft it spelling out exactly what the person can do, for what purpose and for how long, and we have it authenticated at the Notaría Pública (government notary office) to give it fecha cierta (a legally certain date, so the document holds up against third parties) and legal weight. If what you need is broad representation for important acts (selling, buying, representing you in court, managing assets), what you need isn't an authorization but a power of attorney; we'll guide you on which one suits you.
Legal framework and important notes
Ley de Registros y Notarías (Registries and Notaries Law) · Código Civil (Civil Code)
- Scope is everything. An authorization that's too broad allows more than you want; one that's too narrow won't work for the procedure
- We tailor it to exactly what you need, with clear limits on time and purpose
We guarantee our service, not what the agency decides. If something depends on them, we tell you clearly and in time.
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