Online powers of attorney in Valladolid: general and specific

Yes, it has exactly the same legal validity. The power granted via video conference before a notary is registered in the official notarial protocol and is fully valid throughout Spain.

The only difference is the format of appearance (remote vs in-person), but the resulting document has identical legal force and can be used for any legal transaction requiring a power of attorney.

You need to have:

• Valid ID or NIE
• Digital certificate or recognised electronic signature
• Device with camera and stable internet connection
• Complete details of the person to whom you grant the power (name, ID, address)

The notary will indicate if you need any additional documents according to the specific type of power you are going to grant.

The complete process is usually completed in 2-3 business days:

• Request and advice: 24 hours
• Documentation preparation: 1 day
• Video conference with notary: 30 minutes
• Signature and authorised copy delivery: 24-48 hours

In urgent cases we can speed up the procedure so it is ready in 24 hours.

Yes, completely. The notary can draft specific clauses that limit the scope of the general power according to your needs.

For example, you can authorise banking transactions but exclude property sales, or allow operations up to a certain financial amount. The notary advises you to configure the power exactly as you need it.

To revoke a power of attorney you must:

1. Attend the notary (in person or online) and grant a revocation deed
2. The notary registers the revocation in the protocol, rendering the previous power ineffective
3. It is recommended to formally notify the attorney-in-fact through notarial deed or certified mail

From the moment of revocation, the previous power loses all legal validity.

Specific power: authorises only for a specific and determined act (example: selling a specific property). It automatically extinguishes when the transaction for which it was granted is completed.

General power: grants broad powers for multiple transactions on an ongoing basis (managing assets, carrying out various banking operations, representation in various contracts). It remains in force until expressly revoked.

The notary will advise you on which is more convenient according to your particular situation.

It is not mandatory, but it is very practical when:

• Heirs reside in different cities or countries
• Some heir has difficulty travelling
• You want to speed up the acceptance and division process
• There are multiple heirs and you want to centralise procedures

The power avoids all heirs having to attend the notary simultaneously, significantly simplifying the estate procedure.

Yes, the online power of attorney is ideal precisely for these cases. You can connect via video conference from any country with the notary in Valladolid.

You only need a stable internet connection, your digitised documentation, and a Spanish digital certificate. The notary verifies your identity remotely and the procedure is completed without needing to travel to Spain.

The cost depends on the type of power and its complexity:

• Simple specific power: from 60-80 euros
• General power: from 100-150 euros
• Special powers (inheritances, property): consult according to case

We provide you with an exact quote before starting the procedure, with no surprises. The price includes notarial advice, video conference, document drafting, and protocol registration.

Yes, the attorney-in-fact can renounce the received powers at any time. To do so they must:

1. Formalise the renunciation through a public deed before a notary
2. Communicate the renunciation to the power grantor
3. Return the original power document if in their possession

From the moment the renunciation is formalised, the attorney-in-fact no longer has representation powers and cannot act on behalf of the grantor.