It is necessary when a seller, buyer, heir, spouse or representative of a company will not appear in person. It is checked before reservation, preliminary contract, receipt of payment and notarial transfer.
The authorizer signs the document with the necessary notarizations according to the action. The notary certifies the foreseen circumstances, and the representative acts only within the given authority.
Even if the owner has undisputed rights, the transaction can be problematic if the representative does not have the right to sell the right property, negotiate a price, receive the amount, or if the power of attorney is revoked. Representation is a separate check.
What the document proves
What can you establish from it?
Each document answers a different question. A single document is rarely enough to prove title, completed construction work and the basis for payment at the same time.
What does it establish?
Establishes the delegated authority within the text, form and effective status. May include specific properties, minimum price, bank account, right of subrogation and other restrictions.
What does it not establish?
It does not prove that the authorizer is the owner, that the document has not been revoked, that the agent has followed the internal instructions, or that the specified account is safe. The notarization does not replace the verification of ownership.
What to look for in the document
Which details should you compare?
Verify identity, date, notary and registration number, signature and content authentication when applicable, exact property and rights, price, receipt of funds, reauthorization, term and restrictions. Confirm current status as appropriate.
What comes before and after?
The principal's title document and the validity of the representation are checked before use. After signing, the payment and entry must follow the verified mechanism, and the original is presented in the notarial proceedings.
Where the document comes from
Finding and checking it
Mesto does not retrieve, validate or store proxies. Public data about the property and the company do not prove the private representative power of a specific natural person.
Ask for a complete legible copy and the original for the notarial proceedings. The verification of the notarization and possible withdrawal is organized by a notary and a lawyer according to the applicable procedure.
When do you need a professional review?
An independent attorney should read the scope and payment rights before a contract or transfer. The notary verifies the suitability for the specific notarial act and the identity of the persons appearing.
Before you continue
Check these details
Use this list to prepare for a conversation with the seller or a specialist you trust.
- 01
Check the exact property, action, price and right to receive funds.
- 02
Confirm the form, notarization and current status.
- 03
Check the principal's ownership separately.
- 04
Avoid paying a representative without express and professionally verified authority.