Power of Attorney
Poderes Notariales
We help you prepare Spanish powers of attorney (poderes) so you can authorize family members or others to act on your behalf for property, business, or administrative matters.
A power of attorney (poder) in Spain is a notarized document that authorizes another person to act on your behalf. This is particularly useful for expats who may be abroad when transactions need to happen, or who want a family member or trusted person to handle administrative procedures. Powers can be general (broad authority) or specific (limited to one transaction). We help prepare the documentation and coordinate the notary appointment.
Online notary available: Many of our services can be completed via online notary from the comfort of your home. Where in-person notarization is required or preferred, we can arrange this at a notary local to you.
What's Included
Documents Required
What you'll need to get started
Your ID
Passport, NIE/TIE for identification
Representative's ID
Full details of the person receiving the power
Purpose details
Clear description of what the power will be used for
Property details
If for property: full address and registro information
Company details
If for business: CIF and company registration details
Rules & Regulations
Important information you should know
Notarization Required
Powers of attorney must be signed before a Spanish notary (or foreign notary with apostille).
Specific vs General
Specific powers are limited to one transaction. General powers give broader authority until revoked.
Validity
Powers remain valid until revoked, unless an expiration date is specified.
Revocation
You can revoke a power at any time by notarized deed.
Foreign Powers
Powers from foreign notaries must be apostilled and usually translated to be valid in Spain.
Benefits
Why this matters for you
Act Without Being Present
Complete transactions while abroad or unable to attend.
Trusted Representatives
Authorize family members or trusted individuals to handle procedures when you can't be present.
Property Transactions
Buy or sell property without traveling to Spain.
Business Operations
Authorize employees to act for your company.
Government Procedures
Have someone represent you at official offices.
How It Works
Your power of attorney in four simple steps
Requirements Discussion
We determine what type of power you need and what specific authorities to include.
Document Drafting
We prepare the poder document in Spanish with English translation for your review.
Notary Appointment
We book a notary appointment where you sign the document.
Legalization
If needed for use abroad, we coordinate apostille or legalization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about power of attorney
General powers cover many actions until revoked. Specific powers are limited to one transaction and expire when completed.
Yes, you can sign at a Spanish consulate, or have a foreign notary document apostilled for use in Spain.
Until you revoke it, unless you specify an expiration date. Specific powers end when the transaction completes.
Yes, you can grant a poder to any trusted person - family members, friends, or professional representatives - to handle specific procedures on your behalf.
Notary fees are typically €50-150 depending on complexity. This is in addition to our service fee.
Important Notice
Hola Gestoria is a private administrative service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any Spanish government authority. We provide general support with paperwork and administrative processes. We are not a regulated gestoría administrativa, not a law firm, and do not provide legal advice or legal representation. All information is for general guidance only. If you require legal advice or formal legal representation, please consult a qualified lawyer in Spain.