A power of attorney authorises someone to act on your behalf in legal, financial, or personal matters. We draft, notarise, and where necessary legalise powers of attorney at our Pretoria office.
Types of Power of Attorney
General Power of Attorney
Broad authority to act on your behalf across a range of matters — managing finances, property, and business affairs while you are unavailable.
Special Power of Attorney
Authority to perform one specific act — signing a property transfer, collecting documents, representing you in a specific matter. Expires once the task is completed. More commonly used than a general POA.
When Must a POA Be Notarised?
Required: Property transactions (Deeds Office requires it), overseas use, or when apostille/authentication is needed.
Recommended: Significant financial authority, when the receiving party prefers notarisation, or for strongest evidence of proper signing.
Powers of Attorney for Overseas Use
Hague Convention countries: We notarise the POA, then obtain a High Court apostille.
Non-Hague countries: Notarisation → High Court → DIRCO authentication → embassy legalisation.
Apostille details → | Document legalisation →
The Process
- Contact us — describe the purpose and destination of the POA.
- We draft the document (or review your existing POA).
- You sign before the notary — bring your original ID.
- Apostille/legalisation if required for overseas use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sign a power of attorney on behalf of someone else?
No. The principal (person granting authority) must sign the POA themselves, in the presence of the notary.
I already have a POA — can you just notarise my signature?
Yes. If you have a POA document prepared by another party, we can notarise your signature on it.
How long is a power of attorney valid?
A general POA remains valid until revoked. A special POA expires once the specified task is completed. Some POAs include an expiry date.
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