If you want to notarise a power of attorney for abroad online, it's now easier than ever. Whether for a property transaction, a company representation or an official matter: a notarised power of attorney is essential for many cross-border legal transactions.
Traditionally, this means an appointment at a notary's office, personal attendance, long waiting times and sometimes even travelling to your home country. But that no longer has to be the case. With Remote Online Notarisation (RON) powers of attorney can be created, signed and notarised completely digitally - and Legally effective, independent of location and internationally recognised.
1 Austria as a pioneer: digital notarisations since 2020
Austria is one of the first European countries to bring notarial services into the digital age. Already 2020 was realised with § 90a NO a legal basis has been created that Notarisation of signatures and the creation of notarial deeds via video conference made possible.
Originally introduced as a COVID-19 measure, the regulation was later permanently integrated into the legal system. This means that Austrian notaries can now:
- Notarise signatures completely online
- Digital notarisation of powers of attorney
- Creating and notarising notarial acts and shareholder resolutions via video conference
This digital opening makes it much easier not only for private individuals, but also for companies and expats to access notarial services. It allows you to notarise your power of attorney abroad online without having to physically visit a notary's office.
2. EU-wide framework: eIDAS & Apostille
There is now also a clear legal framework for digital notarisation at European level:
- The eIDAS Regulation (EU) No. 910/2014 regulates the recognition of electronic identification and qualified electronic signatures (QES) within the EU. According to Art 25 (2) of the eIDAS Regulation, a QES has the same legal effect as a handwritten signature.
- International recognition often requires a Apostille after the Hague Convention of 1961 is required. This can be applied for directly after digital legalisation and confirms the authenticity of the document in over 120 countries.
This is guaranteed: A power of attorney digitally notarised in Austria is legally equivalent within the EU and can also be used internationally.
3. step-by-step: How the online notarisation of a power of attorney works
The entire process via notarity is completely digital, legally compliant and usually only takes a few minutes. This is how it works step by step:
Book 1st appointment
Choose a suitable appointment with a notary online - simply via the platform of notarity. Appointments are usually available at short notice, often even on the same day.
2. prepare and upload document
Upload your prepared power of attorney or the document to be notarised securely to the encrypted system. If you need assistance with the preparation, you can also download the template directly via notarity have it created.
3. digital identity verification
In the next step, your identity is verified online - e.g. by means of secure video identification. This step is required by law and guarantees the legal security of the entire process.
4. online notary appointment & electronic signature
At the agreed time, you will meet with the notary via video conference. During the appointment, you sign your power of attorney electronically. At the same time, the authenticity of your identity and signature will be confirmed.
5. digital notarisation
Immediately after the signature, the power of attorney is digitally notarised. The document receives a qualified electronic signature (QES) and is provided with a digital seal - making it just as legally effective as a physically notarised document.
6. apostille (optional)
If you would like to use the power of attorney abroad, you can already submit a Apostille can be added. This confirms the authenticity of the legalisation and ensures that the document can be used in over 120 countries in accordance with the Hague Convention is recognised.
7. delivery & utilisation
After completion, the notarised power of attorney is immediately available for you to download digitally. On request, it can also be sent in physical form to an address of your choice.
The entire process makes it possible to Notarise power of attorney for abroad online quickly, securely and internationally.
4. for expats: legal certainty without a backflowg
For Austrians or EU citizens living abroad, it used to be difficult to have powers of attorney issued in their home country. It was often necessary to travel or go to an embassy - often with long waiting times.
Thanks to digital notary services, expats can now use their powers of attorney can be created and notarised from anywhere in the world. This is particularly relevant, for example, for:
- Property purchases or inheritance matters in Austria
- Representation before courts or authorities
- Bank authorisations or company formations
👉 TipCheck in advance whether the country of destination recognises digital legalisations and apostilles. You will find an overview of the contracting states of the Hague Convention here.
Information on legalisations and consular procedures is also provided by the Austrian Foreign Ministry here available.
5. for companies: Efficiency with international projects and multiple signatories
Digital notarisation offers considerable advantages, especially for internationally active companies - particularly for complex projects with multiple participants and signatories in different locations.
Typical applications include
- the granting of powers of attorney for subsidiaries or branches abroad
- company law resolutions or register applications
- M&A transactions or contract conclusions
- Representations and authorisations for investments under banking law
In the past, parties often had to travel, documents were sent by courier or several appointments at different notary's offices had to be coordinated. This not only led to a loss of time and high costs, but also often delayed transactions.
With digital notarisation, this effort is no longer necessary:
- Multiple signatories can sign simultaneously, regardless of location and in different time zones. participate in a digital authentication by means of an acoustic and optical two-way connection.
- The entire process can be planned flexibly and finalised within a few hours - even for complex powers of attorney with several parties.
- All parties involved immediately receive the notarised documents digitally, which makes Project speed and legal certainty significantly increased.
This makes digital notarisation not only an efficiency tool, but also a strategic advantage for companies operating across borders.
Conclusion: Digital powers of attorney are the new standard for international legal transactions
The digital notarisation of a power of attorney is no longer a vision of the future - it is a reality. Austria created a legal basis early on, paving the way for legal processes to become more efficient, inclusive and cross-border.
For expats, this means No more travelling homeno visits to the authorities, no delays.
For companies: Faster processes, Less coordination effort and More flexibility for international projects - even if several parties in different countries are involved.
Via notarity a power of attorney can now be created digitally, notarised and - if necessary - apostilled in just a few minutes. Access to international legal transactions has never been so easy.
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