Power of attorney
A power of attorney (procuração) lets someone act for you — to sell or buy property, deal with an inheritance, open a bank account or manage a company — when you cannot be there in person. It is essential for the many Cape Verdeans who live abroad.
From drafting to legalization
We help you prepare the text in Portuguese and the other language needed, arrange the signature before a notary, and obtain the apostille or legalization so the power of attorney is accepted where it will be used.
Signing from abroad
If you live outside Cape Verde, a power of attorney can generally be signed before a notary in your country of residence or at a Cape Verdean consulate, and then apostilled or legalized for use in Cape Verde. We prepare the bilingual text and tell you exactly what to bring.
Frequently asked questions
Can the power of attorney be in two languages?
Yes. A bilingual document (for example Portuguese and English) is often the simplest solution, provided the notary and the receiving authority accept it.
How long is it valid?
It depends on the content and the authority. Some institutions only accept powers of attorney issued within the last few months, so we recommend preparing it shortly before use.
Related services
Consular & embassy legalization
Legalization through the ministry and the embassy or consulate, for countries outside the Apostille Convention.
Apostille
Hague apostilles for public documents, so they are recognised in the more than 120 countries of the Apostille Convention.
Certified translation
Official translations of civil, academic, legal and business documents, accepted by authorities in Cape Verde and abroad.
Every island, every municipality
We serve clients in all 22 municipalities of Cape Verde. Choose yours to see how we work there.
- Power of attorney – Praia
- Power of attorney – Ribeira Grande de Santiago
- Power of attorney – São Domingos
- Power of attorney – Santa Catarina
- Power of attorney – São Salvador do Mundo
- Power of attorney – São Lourenço dos Órgãos
- Power of attorney – Santa Cruz
- Power of attorney – São Miguel
- Power of attorney – Tarrafal
- Power of attorney – São Vicente
- Power of attorney – Ribeira Grande
- Power of attorney – Paul
- Power of attorney – Porto Novo
- Power of attorney – Ribeira Brava
- Power of attorney – Tarrafal de São Nicolau
- Power of attorney – Sal
- Power of attorney – Boa Vista
- Power of attorney – Maio
- Power of attorney – São Filipe
- Power of attorney – Santa Catarina do Fogo
- Power of attorney – Mosteiros
- Power of attorney – Brava
Get your quote
Prices depend on the document, the language pair and the deadline, so every quote is prepared individually. Tell us what you need, attach a scan or photo if you have one, and we reply by email.
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