Notarial Power of Attorney for Lawsuits Without Leaving Home

Yes, it is mandatory in most judicial proceedings in Spain. The Civil Procedure Law requires that lawyers have a notarial power of attorney to be able to act on behalf of their clients, especially in civil proceedings.

Without this document, the lawyer cannot file lawsuits, appeals, or sign procedural documents on your behalf. It is an essential legal requirement to guarantee that the representation is legitimate.

Yes, you can grant a notarial power for lawsuits limited exclusively to a specific case. In this case you must specify:

• Case or proceeding number
• Competent court or tribunal where it is processed
• Subject matter of the proceeding (civil, labor, criminal, etc.)
• Parties involved in the litigation

You can also grant a general power that covers any present or future proceeding, according to your needs.

The notarial power of attorney for lawsuits has no automatic expiration date. It remains valid indefinitely until one of these situations occurs:

• You expressly revoke it through a notarial deed
• The attorney-lawyer formally resigns from the representation
• The judicial proceeding for which it was granted ends (if it is a power limited to a specific case)

As long as it is not revoked, the power remains valid and the lawyer can continue acting on your behalf.

You can change lawyers at any time during the proceeding. To do so you must:

1. Sign a deed of revocation of the previous power before a notary
2. Formally notify the former lawyer of the revocation
3. Grant a new power of attorney to the new lawyer who will represent you
4. Communicate the change of representation to the court where your case is being processed

We can also manage this entire process online from Notario.org.

The lawyer has the legal obligation to act only within the limits and powers you have granted in the power of attorney. If the attorney-in-fact exceeds those powers or acts outside the authorized scope:

• Their actions outside the power can be declared null
• You can claim civil and professional liability
• You must report the situation to the corresponding Bar Association
• You can immediately revoke the power and demand compensation for damages

Yes, our service is designed precisely for people who reside outside Spain. You can grant the power of attorney in two ways:

• Videoconference with Spanish notary: You sign via video call with a certified notary in Spain, identifying yourself with your identity document
• Digital certificate: If you have a valid Spanish digital certificate, you can sign electronically without videoconference

In both cases the power has full legal validity in all Spanish courts.

The required documentation is very simple:

• Your identification: Valid ID (for Spanish nationals), NIE or passport (for foreigners)
• Lawyer details: Full name, ID/NIE, bar association number, and bar association they belong to
• Scope description: Indicate if it is for a specific case (with proceeding details) or general power
• Signature method: Spanish digital certificate or stable internet connection for videoconference

We help you prepare all the documentation and guide you at each step.

The cost includes the certified notary's fees plus our online management services. The final price depends on:

• Whether it is a general power for lawsuits or limited to a specific case
• The complexity of the powers you wish to grant
• The number of authorized copies you need

Contact us to receive a detailed quote without obligation. It is generally more economical than going in person to a traditional notary office.

Yes, it has exactly the same legal validity. The power of attorney granted online through videoconference or electronic signature with a certified notary has full legal recognition in Spain according to current legislation.

Courts of justice accept these electronic powers of attorney without any problem, since they are issued by official notaries and have all the legal guarantees of authenticity, signature, and electronic sealing.

It depends on the type of judicial proceeding. In most cases in Spain, it is mandatory that legal representation be exercised by a certified lawyer.

However, in some proceedings of lesser amount or in verbal trials of lesser complexity, the law allows self-defense or representation by non-lawyer third parties. Consult us about your specific case for proper advice.