Power of Attorney for Dealings with the Public Administration

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You can delegate practically any administrative procedure before Spanish public bodies, including:

• Request and renewal of official documents (DNI, NIE, passport, certificates)
• Submission of tax declarations and procedures with Tax Agency
• Immigration procedures (permits, authorizations, TIE)
• Procedures with Social Security (pensions, benefits, registrations)
• Census registration and municipal procedures
• License, permit, and grant applications
• Submission of administrative appeals and claims
• Obtaining Civil Registry certificates

The power must clearly specify the authorized procedures for it to be valid.

Yes, it is essential to detail the specific procedures you authorize. Public administration requires the power to clearly specify the granted powers to accept it.

You can include several procedures in the same power or draft it broadly for a type of procedure (for example, "all immigration-related procedures"). Our notaries will advise you on the best way to draft it according to your needs.

The requirements are minimal:

• Grantor identification: valid DNI, NIE, or passport
• Attorney-in-fact data: full name, DNI/NIE, and contact information
• Procedure description: what specific procedures you wish to authorize
• Digital certificate or electronic DNI: for signing in the video conference with the notary

If you don't have a digital certificate, we will explain how to easily obtain one.

Yes, the same power of attorney can authorize procedures before different public bodies, as long as the document provides for it.

For example, you can grant a power that authorizes your attorney-in-fact to process before the Tax Agency, Social Security, and your local city council. This avoids having to create separate powers and speeds up the process.

The validity can be established in several ways according to your preferences:

• Fixed duration: valid until a specific date (for example, until completing a specific procedure)
• Indefinite duration: no expiration date, valid until you expressly revoke it
• Conditional on an objective: valid until completing a certain procedure

You can revoke the power at any time by granting a revocation deed before a notary.

Yes, it is fully valid. In fact, this service is especially designed for people residing abroad who need to manage procedures in Spain without traveling.

The power granted by video conference with a Spanish notary has the same legal validity as one signed in person, and is accepted by all Spanish public administrations.

The video conference signing process is simple and secure:

1. We schedule a virtual appointment at a time that suits you
2. You receive a link to connect from your computer or mobile
3. The notary verifies your identity through your digital certificate
4. The content of the power is read and you confirm that you grant it voluntarily
5. You digitally sign the document with full legal validity

The entire process takes approximately 15 minutes and meets all legal requirements established for telematic notarial acts.

The usual timeframe is 24 hours from when you send the complete documentation:

• Initial review: 3-6 hours to verify documents and draft the power
• Video conference: scheduled according to your availability (usually the same day)
• Delivery: you receive the digitally signed document immediately after signing

In urgent cases, we can expedite the process. Contact us for express procedures.

The price varies according to the complexity and scope of the powers granted. It includes:

• Personalized power drafting by licensed notary
• Notarial video conference for signing
• Digitally signed document with legal validity
• Guidance throughout the entire process

Contact us to receive a no-obligation quote adapted to your specific case.

Yes, you have full control over the power at any time:

• Revocation: you can cancel the power by granting a revocation deed before a notary
• Modification: to change the powers, you must grant a new power (which may expressly revoke the previous one)
• Time limitation: if you granted an indefinite power, you can revoke it when you no longer need it

We advise you on how to manage changes to your power in the quickest and most economical way.