Revocation of a power of attorney
The person who granted a power of attorney cancels it, withdrawing the powers given to their attorney-in-fact. The notary authenticates your signature. For it to take full effect against third parties, it's also a good idea to notify the attorney-in-fact.
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- You tell us about your case. It's free.
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Is it for you?
If any of these sounds like you, this procedure is for you.
- For anyone who granted a power of attorney, whether general, special or for litigation, and wants to revoke it: because they changed attorney-in-fact or lawyer, because the reason for the power has ended, or because they no longer want that person to represent them
What's included and what isn't
Everything clear from the start. No fine print.
Includes
- Drafting of the power of attorney revocation.
- Scheduling of the appointment at the notary office.
- Support during the authentication of your signature.
- Guidance on how to notify the attorney-in-fact so the revocation takes full effect against third parties.
Does not include
- This service doesn't undo what the attorney-in-fact already did validly while holding the power.
- Notifying the attorney-in-fact, which is a separate step we also handle.
- The notary office's official notary fee, paid separately, a fixed amount plus a per-page amount.
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What you need
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You have 0 of 4.
- Your valid cédula, as the person who granted the power
- The details of the power of attorney you're revoking, including its signing details if you have them
- And the attorney-in-fact's details, so they can be notified
- 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 3 business days.
- Step 1
Tell us about the power
You tell us which power of attorney you want to revoke and who you gave it to.
You do this - Step 2
We draft it
We prepare the revocation with the correct details.
We do this - Step 3
You sign
We schedule your appointment and you sign before the notary, who authenticates your signature.
You do this - Step 4
We notify
We guide you on the notice to the attorney-in-fact, or handle it as a separate service.
We do this - Result
Done
We hand you the notarially authenticated revocation.
You receive it
We draft the revocation and schedule the signing before the notary at the Notaría Pública (government notary office). The person who granted the power signs in person before the notary, with their cédula (Venezuelan national ID card). Separately, it's a good idea to notify the attorney-in-fact.
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 give you each one separately. Our base professional fee, from $50, to draft the revocation and coordinate the authentication
The notary office's official notary fee, a fixed amount for the act plus a per-page amount. If you also want us to notify the attorney-in-fact, that's quoted separately. Official amounts are paid in bolívares at the official BCV (Central Bank of Venezuela) exchange rate Your lawyer gives you the exact figure before you pay anything, no strings attached.
FAQ
What happens if I no longer trust my attorney-in-fact and I don't revoke?
As long as the power is alive, that person can keep signing and binding you before third parties, and those acts will count against you. Revoking is the only thing that cuts off that authority.
How much does it cost?
The professional fee, from $50, covers drafting the revocation and support at the signing. The notary office's fee is paid separately; we give you the full amount up front.
Who signs the revocation?
The person who granted the power signs it, meaning you.
Is revoking enough?
It's the main step, but it's also a good idea to notify the attorney-in-fact and, if the power was used before a government agency or a bank, let them know too, so it takes full effect against third parties. We handle it.
Is what the attorney-in-fact already did undone?
No. Whatever they did validly while holding the power stands; the revocation only works going forward. That's why you shouldn't put it off.
About this procedure
A power of attorney isn't forever: whoever granted it can revoke it at any time, and that's what the revocation is for. It's used when you no longer want that person to represent you, when you change lawyers, when the reason you granted the power has ended, or simply when you've lost trust in the attorney-in-fact. By revoking it, you withdraw the powers you gave them. Here the signatory is you, the same person who granted the power, because you're the one with the authority to take it back, and the notary authenticates your signature, backing it with fe pública (the notary's legal power to certify facts and documents). There's a very important practical point that many people overlook: revoking the power is one step, but for the revocation to take full effect against third parties, it's a good idea to notify the attorney-in-fact that their power is no longer in effect. If the attorney-in-fact doesn't find out and keeps acting with a power of attorney they can show, issues can arise with people who relied on that power in good faith. That's why we don't just draft and authenticate the revocation: we guide you on how to notify the attorney-in-fact, which can be done through the notary office. 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 almost nobody knows. Revoking isn't fully enough if the attorney-in-fact doesn't find out
- For the revocation to take full effect against third parties, it's a good idea to notify them that their power is no longer valid, something we also handle
- Keep in mind that the revocation works going forward. It doesn't undo what the attorney-in-fact already did validly
- The signatory signs in person before the notary with a valid cédula
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