Golden tip for those who want to move from country to country, appoint a trustee that you trust and who can represent you in the period you are living outside your home country.
Various situations can occur, and it will probably be necessary to have a power of attorney on hand. Bureaucratic situations such as requesting certificates, school transcripts, duplicate documents, banking matters, among other situations; are examples of situations in which it is essential to present a power of attorney.
Think carefully about who can represent you, because that person has to be someone of extreme trust. You will have to determine what powers that person will have to manage on your behalf. This can solve several problems. However, this person needs to be of great trust to you. After all, she will be able to carry out various activities on her behalf depending on the power that the power of attorney gives them. Plan and anticipate your needs. Avoid giving full powers.
In our case, we will have to do this before we leave Brazil.
Another tip, authenticate, translate and/or post as many documents as you have. Remembering that some documents are basic and necessary that you take with you: school transcript (elementary and high school), college completion certificate and transcript, as well as the course schedule for validation of the college abroad, birth certificate, marriage, birth card vaccine., among others.
To make the power of attorney, just go to the office closest to your residence. The registries already have your model, you will just say the powers you need to the designated person. It is the duty of the registry to read the entire power of attorney before signing. Stay tuned! Please read again before signing to check if you have any errors or if you forgot to report something.
And what are the documents needed to make a power of attorney?
In the case of Individuals, those interested in appointing an attorney must present their original personal documents (RG, CPF and birth/marriage certificate).
How much does it cost to make a power of attorney at the notary's office?
To issue a power of attorney, most registries charge a document around R$214.15. Values may vary from state to state and by the date the power of attorney is requested.
For bank transactions, there must be a specific power of attorney where it must appear: name and bank code, checking or savings account number and branch number. As well as details of the operations the person will have access to.
Did you know that in some situations we can issue an electronic Power of Attorney?!
This possibility is the salvation of the motherland for those who are already abroad, in addition to offering several facilities. And a benefit for those who have not yet left Brazil and want to save time with some bureaucracy.
Access the Ministry of Justice's online Power of Attorney website to issue your power of attorney or for more information.