What is ‘Apostille the Power of Attorney’ or any other Document for use in Cyprus

G KOUZALIS LLC would like to clarify what the APOSTILLE is and why this is require in Cyprus. Recently this has been a common question raise by our clients. Furthermore, we believe that it is better to inform everyone what is the Apostille. Also, why it is require and who does the process. The definition of an apostille is “the authentication of a document for use in another country”.  That means that when the Power of Attorney and/or any other document is Notarize at a Notary Public. Further, then the Notary must take certain actions to Apostille that document within the framework of that country.

The Documents of Apostille

The certificate of apostille confirms that the signatures, seal or stamp in other countries “e.g. UΝITED KINGDOM”. Also, the documents must be genuine, signed in front of a professional that has the power and the qualifications to Notarize the documents. So, that they are accept when present in a country other than their own.  So, in order this document to be Apostille, the Notary Public must send this document to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Also, they will certify that this Notary Public is eligible to sign and Notarize as a professional that is qualified to do so.  Without the Apostille, the Notarisation is not enough.

European Union

The laws of the European Union requires that our clients sign, notarize. Also, the documents needed and in most of these cases this process is requested for a power of attorney  that needs to be signed outside of Cyprus.  Its imperative for clients to realize that any power of attorney that is notarize outside a Cyprus embassy. Further, i.e. in a notary public, must be Apostilled as if its not, it cannot be used in Cyprus.

If you need any further information regarding Apostile or certifying documents, or for any other legal needs, please do not hesitate to contact G KOUZALIS LLC for assistance on 00 357 23811788 or lawfirm@cytanet.com.cy