Power of Attorney

Online Notary in Georgia

Georgia is one of the few jurisdictions in the world where notary services (including PoA) can be conducted online. A simple video call with a notary and two witnesses certifying a person’s identification is sufficient. However, these services are only available to Georgian nationals or those with a Georgian ID card.

If you do not have Georgian citizenship or an ID card but are physically present in Georgia, a quick trip to the notary office is all that is required.

Apostille and Legalization of Power of Attorney

Powers of attorney issued outside of Georgia will require Apostille or Legalisation.

• Apostilling a document is a one-step process that involves the authentication of a document by a single entity. An apostilled document can be used in any state that has signed The Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Legalization Requirement for Foreign Public Documents.
• Legalization is necessary for states that have not signed The Hague Convention. Legalization, in contrast to apostilling, is a lengthy process involving numerous agencies. During the legalization procedure, a document must be authorized by a consular department of a receiving country (consular legalization), after which it may only be used in that foreign country.

You may also rely on us for representation in a variety of areas, including business matters or even employment guidance.

Note: drafting the PoA associated with opening an individual entrepreneur in Georgia are already covered in our IE registration full service package.

Power of Attorney Types and Requirements

Although the concept of a “general power of attorney” exists, in practice in Georgia it is largely formal. Banks, registries, and other organizations require that the power of attorney lists all specific authorities and their sub-steps: the right to register a business, the right to open a bank account, the right to sign a contract, and so on, including the details of each process. We will help draft a document tailored to your needs, including all necessary authorities.

Companies and government bodies in Georgia may refuse to accept a power of attorney if the authorities are stated too broadly or contain conditions the organization cannot verify independently (for example, “with prior approval of the principal”). It is therefore critical that each right is specified clearly and unconditionally.

The cost depends on the type of power of attorney and method of certification. Contact us for current terms.