Authorise someone to act for you, wherever they are

Yes. Partner notaries can notarise your power of attorney fully online and arrange the apostille digitally, for use in almost any country, for example Italy, Portugal, Romania or Morocco. This works for private matters such as property purchases or travel consent for children, and for business matters such as tax registrations. Book an appointment and upload the document, or have a partner notary draft it for you.

That is decided by the country where it will be used: the wording and form come from there. The person who can confirm them is usually your lawyer or notary in that country, so check with them before the appointment. A notarised signature on its own is not always enough; many countries also expect an apostille.

In the booking form, choose signature notarisation, then upload your power of attorney.

Many authorities require an apostille when documents will be used abroad. If you are unsure, ask the recipient whether an apostille is required. For most international cases, adding an apostille is recommended.

Not directly. Under German law, the foundation of a GmbH or UG must be notarised by a German notary in person. What partner notaries on notarity can do is notarise a power of attorney online, with an apostille. With it, a representative such as a lawyer can complete the foundation in Germany on your behalf, so you don't have to be there in person.

Not directly. A share transfer in a German GmbH must be notarised by a German notary in person. Partner notaries on notarity can notarise a power of attorney online, with an apostille, so a representative can handle the notarisation in Germany for you. For companies registered in other countries, the share transfer can usually be booked directly on the platform.

Yes, for example to buy or sell property, open a bank account, form a Spanish company or go to court (poder para pleitos). With the apostille and a notarial certificate worded for Spain, it works there as a public document. Drafted in Spanish, or in two languages including Spanish, it needs no sworn translation. If a company grants it, add a proof of representation.

It depends on who receives it. Spanish notaries, the Land and Commercial Registries and the police want the paper original. Courts and banks increasingly accept the digital original, but not all of them, so ask first. When in doubt, add the hard copy when you book.