Online Power of Attorney Revocation or Renunciation: Cancel Your Power with Legal Validity in Spain

Revocation is performed by the grantor (who granted the power) rendering it void. Renunciation is performed by the attorney-in-fact (who received the power) expressing that they do not want to continue exercising the representation. Both require a notarial public deed.

Through a public deed before a notary. The grantor appears, identifies the power to revoke (date, notary, protocol number), expresses their will to revoke it, and signs the deed. Afterwards, the attorney-in-fact must be notified.

Yes, for the revocation to have full effect against third parties, the attorney-in-fact must be reliably notified. While not notified, the attorney-in-fact can continue acting and third parties in good faith can consider their actions valid.

The revocation deed has immediate effect from the moment it is granted. However, to oppose it to third parties, it is recommended to notify the attorney-in-fact and, if the power is registered in a registry, also register the revocation.

Notarial fees for revocation or renunciation are lower than for granting a power. Approximately 40-70 euros plus reliable notification costs. Request an exact quote.

Yes, many notaries allow granting revocation deeds by videoconference with electronic identification. It is especially useful if you reside far away or abroad.

If they act knowing of the revocation, their acts are null and they may incur criminal liability (misappropriation, fraud). If third parties in good faith were unaware of the revocation, their acts may be valid, which is why notification is crucial.

No, the attorney-in-fact cannot oppose the revocation. The grantor has the absolute right to revoke the power at any time without needing justification or the attorney-in-fact's consent.

No, the attorney-in-fact has the right to renounce without justification. However, they must notify the grantor so they can take measures (appoint a new attorney-in-fact or personally manage their affairs).

Yes, you can revoke only some authority while maintaining others in force. In the revocation deed you must specify exactly which authority is eliminated and which remains.