High Court & Notarial
Powers of Attorney Can Require Notarial Authentication
DIRCO identifies powers of attorney among private documents that may need Public Notary and High Court verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apostille a power of attorney?
A power of attorney can require notarisation and the applicable High Court apostille or authentication route.
Why does a power of attorney need a notary?
The notarial process establishes the authenticity of the signature and document execution for the subsequent legalisation chain.
Does every power of attorney need apostille?
No. The destination country's requirements determine the applicable process.
Source: DIRCO – Legalisation Services