General power of attorney
You authorize another person, your attorney-in-fact, to act on your behalf broadly: managing assets, collecting payments, signing, handling tasks and procedures. The notary authenticates that the signature is yours, giving the power of attorney fe pública (the notary's legal power to certify facts and documents).
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 trusted person to manage their assets, handle their procedures or represent them broadly, typically because they'll be away, can't deal with things personally, or want to delegate the management of their affairs
What's included and what isn't
Everything clear from the start. No fine print.
Includes
- Advice on the scope that suits you.
- Drafting of the general power of attorney to fit your needs, with just the right powers.
- Coordination of the appointment at the Notaría Pública (government notary office).
- Support during the authentication of your signature before the notary.
Does not include
- The tasks your attorney-in-fact carries out with the power of attorney afterward, which are up to them.
- Powers for acts that require express and specific authority, unless we include them on purpose, which is why we define the scope carefully.
- The official notary fee, which is paid separately, a fixed amount plus an amount per page.
Add to your procedure
Check it and we include it in your quote. You decide at the end.
What you need
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You have 0 of 4.
- Your valid cédula, as the signatory
- The full details of the person you're granting the power to, your attorney-in-fact
- And a clear idea of what you want it for, so we can define the scope properly
- The signatory must appear in person to sign 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
You tell us the scope
You tell us what you need the power of attorney for and who you're granting it to.
You do this - Step 2
We draft
We advise you on the scope and draft the general power of attorney to fit your needs.
We do this - Step 3
You sign
We coordinate your appointment and you sign in person before the notary, who authenticates your signature.
You do this - Result
Done
We hand you the authenticated power of attorney, ready to use.
You receive it
We draft the power of attorney, you review it and we coordinate the signing before the notary (a public official). The signatory must sign in person before the notary, with their cédula (Venezuelan national ID card).
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, which we break out for you. Our base professional fee, from $60, for drafting the power of attorney to fit your needs and coordinating the authentication
The official notary fee, a fixed amount per act plus an amount for each page of the power of attorney. Official amounts are paid in bolívares at the official BCV (Central Bank of Venezuela) exchange rate on the day of signing Your lawyer gives you the exact figure before you pay anything, no strings attached.
FAQ
What happens if nobody can act for me while I'm away?
Your affairs grind to a halt the moment you're away or get sick: nobody collects, nobody signs, nobody moves a procedure forward. A general power of attorney is what keeps someone you trust operating on your behalf.
How much does it cost?
The professional fee, from $60, covers drafting and support through the signing. The official notary fee, a fixed amount plus an amount per page, is paid separately, and we give you the full figure beforehand.
How is it different from a special power of attorney?
The general one covers broad powers; the special one is limited to a specific act.
Can the attorney-in-fact do anything they want with my power of attorney?
Only what you've authorized. That's why the fine work is in drafting the scope well: not so narrow that it's useless to them, not so broad that it exposes you.
Can I cancel it later?
Yes, at any time, with a revocation of the power of attorney.
About this procedure
A general power of attorney is the tool that lets someone you trust act for you across a wide range of matters: managing your assets, collecting payments, handling procedures, signing documents, representing you before offices. Unlike a special power of attorney, which is limited to one specific act, a general one covers a broad range of powers. It's very useful when you're going to be away, when you can't handle your affairs personally, or when you're entrusting the management of something to someone else. Here the notary's role is different from the one it plays in notarial records: the notary isn't certifying a fact but authenticating that the signature on the power of attorney is yours, that you, identified with your cédula, signed it before them of your own free will. That gives the power of attorney legal value and fe pública before third parties. The delicate part of a general power of attorney is its scope: if it's poorly drafted, it can grant more powers than you want, or fall short. That's why what matters isn't just signing it, but drafting it well. We draft it to fit your needs, with just the right powers, and coordinate the authentication. The signatory must sign in person before the notary.
Legal framework and important notes
Ley de Registros y Notarías (Registries and Notaries Law) · Código Civil (Civil Code)
- The most important thing in a general power of attorney is its scope. Granting too many powers can expose you, and granting too few makes it useless
- That's why we draft it to fit your needs and explain what you're authorizing
- Remember that the signatory signs in person before the notary, with a valid cédula
- And keep the authenticated power of attorney in a safe place, because your attorney-in-fact will need it to act
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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