Power of Attorney

Georgia is the only jurisdiction in the world where notary services (including PoA) can be conducted online. A simple Skype conversation 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 temporary or permanent residence in Georgia.

If a person does not have Georgian citizenship or residency but is physically present in Georgia, a quick trip to the notary office is all that is required.

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 of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Legalization Requirement for Foreign Public Documents. 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.

If you have any questions about the usage or requirements of a power of attorney, please contact us. 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.