A Lithuanian power of attorney — a notarised document authorising a representative to perform legal acts, including property transactions, on behalf of another person.
An įgaliojimas (power of attorney) is frequently used in Lithuanian property transactions by buyers or sellers who cannot attend the notary in person. For property-related acts, the power of attorney must be notarised to be valid.
The document must clearly describe the scope of authority: the specific property (by address and cadastral number), the authorised actions (sign the purchase deed, submit the registration application, pay the purchase price), and any financial limits. A vague power of attorney may be rejected by the notary.
An įgaliojimas issued in a foreign country must be apostilled (for Hague Convention countries) or consularly legalised, and translated into Lithuanian by a certified translator. The apostille and translation must be submitted to the notary before the transaction.
The power of attorney can be revoked (atšauktas) at any time by the principal through a notarised revocation notice. The representative and any third parties dealing with the representative should be informed of revocation immediately to prevent acts after revocation.
Lithuanian notaries routinely check the Lithuanian Register of Authorisations (Įgaliojimų registras) to verify that a power of attorney has not been revoked. This provides security for third parties relying on the document.
Until the specified expiry date, or indefinitely if none is stated, subject to revocation. For a property purchase use a date-limited document — six to twelve months is usually sufficient.
Yes, if it expressly lists all the properties and the authorised acts for each. A general power of attorney without specifics is less reliable and may be questioned by notaries.
The įgaliojimas terminates automatically on death. The representative can no longer act. The transaction must then proceed through the deceased's estate, which requires a separate legal process.
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