Public Power of Attorney: Guide, Requirements, and e-Notariado
A public power of attorney formalizes legal representation with public faith at a notary office. It can be issued in person or via e-Notariado videoconference.
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In-Person and Digital Public Power of Attorney via e-Notariado: Checklist and Requirements
This article answers
- What is a public power of attorney and what is it for?
- Who can grant a public power of attorney at a notary office?
- How to make an in-person or digital public power of attorney via e-Notariado?
- Which documents are required for a public power of attorney for individuals and legal entities?
- How much does it cost and how long does it take to issue a public power of attorney?
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FAQ
What is a public power of attorney and what is it for?
A public power of attorney is an instrument drafted at a notary notes office by which a person grants powers to another to represent them in civil life acts. It guarantees legal security, publicity, and public faith to the mandate.
Who can grant a public power of attorney at a notary office?
Any person fully capable of performing civil life acts may grant powers by public power of attorney. Legal entities may also execute the act through their legal representatives authorized by corporate documents.
Base legal
- provimento_cnj 149 2023 — Provimento CNJ nº 149/2023
- lei_federal 10.406 2002 — Lei nº 10.406/2002
- lei_federal 8.935 1994 — Lei nº 8.935/1994
- codigo 10.406 2002 — Lei nº 10.406/2002 — Código Civil
- codigo 10.406 2002 — Lei nº 10.406/2002 — Código Civil
- codigo 10.406 2002 — Lei nº 10.406/2002 — Código Civil
- lei_federal 8.935 1994 — Lei nº 8.935/1994