Is a Power of Attorney Created in California Good for Use in the UK?
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To cover overseas assets, the power of attorney must be broad enough to comply with the laws of the relevant country and the signature of the principal should be witnessed by a notary public. The power of attorney must then be taken to the consulate or trade commission of the country where it is to be used. The consulate or trade commission then certifies the signature of the Foreign Affairs officer who signed the certificate on behalf of the Department. The cost and time involved varies from consulate to consulate.
Once these steps have been taken, the document can be used in a country where the signature of the Department of Foreign Affairs officer has been certified, as long as the wording of the document complies with the law of the relevant country.
