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<div class=\"nav-card\">\n                <div class=\"nav-header\">Article Navigation<\/div>\n                <ul class=\"nav-list\" id=\"desktop-nav\">\n                    <li><a href=\"#intro\" class=\"nav-link\">Introduction<\/a><\/li>\n                    <li><a href=\"#exousiodotisi\" class=\"nav-link\">1. Authorisation<\/a><\/li>\n                    <li><a href=\"#plirexousio\" class=\"nav-link\">2. Power of Attorney<\/a><\/li>\n                    <li><a href=\"#comparison\" class=\"nav-link\">3. Comparison<\/a><\/li>\n                    <li><a href=\"#mandatory\" class=\"nav-link\">4. When Is It Required?<\/a><\/li>\n                    <li><a href=\"#abroad\" class=\"nav-link\">5. Signing from Abroad<\/a><\/li>\n                    <li><a href=\"#faq\" class=\"nav-link\">6. FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/aside>\n\n        <!-- MAIN CONTENT -->\n        <main class=\"main-content\">\n\n            <!-- INTRO -->\n            <section id=\"intro\">\n                <div class=\"guide-summary-box\">\n                    <div class=\"guide-summary-title\">\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"#7B3F3F\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><path d=\"M18 2H6c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v16c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h12c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V4c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zM6 4h5v8l-2.5-1.5L6 12V4z\"\/><\/svg>\n                        At a Glance\n                    <\/div>\n                    \n                    <ul class=\"guide-summary-list\">\n                        <li><a href=\"#exousiodotisi\">Authorisation: a private document, valid only for routine administrative tasks.<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#plirexousio\">Power of Attorney: a notarial deed \u2014 mandatory for property transactions and banking.<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#comparison\">The original deed remains with the notary; your representative receives certified copies.<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#abroad\">Signing from abroad is possible via a Greek Consulate or a foreign notary with Apostille.<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#faq\">Revocation requires a formal notarial act \u2014 verbal instructions have no legal effect.<\/a><\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n\n                <\/div>\n\n                <p>Greek law draws a clear line between two instruments of legal representation: the <span class=\"gv-tt-trigger\" data-term=\"exousi\">Authorisation<\/span> and the <span class=\"gv-tt-trigger\" data-term=\"plirex\">Power of Attorney<\/span>. The distinction is not procedural. It determines whether your representative can legally act on your behalf. <a href=\"https:\/\/pachounotary.gr\/en\/buying-property-greece-foreigners\/\">Property buyers from abroad<\/a>, members of the Greek diaspora, and Golden Visa investors encounter this choice routinely. Choosing the wrong document does not delay a transaction \u2014 it ends it. Banks and land registries do not accept substitutes. If you also need to register a <a href=\"https:\/\/pachounotary.gr\/en\/greek-tax-number-bank-account-abroad\/\">Greek tax number and bank account<\/a>, that process runs in parallel.<\/p>\n\n                <div class=\"info-box box-info\">\n                    <strong>Note:<\/strong> If you are unsure which instrument applies to your situation, consult a lawyer or notary before proceeding. As a general rule: any transaction involving property, an inheritance, or a forthcoming notarial deed requires a Power of Attorney.\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- NEW IMAGE ADDED HERE -->\n                <figure style=\"margin: 40px 0; text-align: center;\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pachounotary.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/%CE%A0%CE%9B%CE%97%CE%A1%CE%95%CE%9E%CE%9F%CE%A5%CE%A3%CE%99%CE%9F.png\" alt=\"Notarial Power of Attorney vs Authorisation for property transfer in Greece\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: var(--soft-shadow); display: block; margin: 0 auto;\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\">\n                <\/figure>\n                <!-- END IMAGE -->\n            <\/section>\n\n            <!-- SECTION 1: EXOUSIODOTISI -->\n            <section id=\"exousiodotisi\">\n                <h2>1. Authorisation \u2014 The Simple Written Mandate<\/h2>\n                <p>An Authorisation is a <strong>private document<\/strong> used for everyday administrative tasks. It is specific in scope, drawn up to authorise one or more defined actions.<\/p>\n\n                <div class=\"process-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"process-card\">\n                        <div class=\"process-number\">1<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"process-content\">\n                            <h4>Legal Nature<\/h4>\n                            <p>A private agreement between the principal and the representative. It carries no notarial force and is not registered in any public record.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"process-card\">\n                        <div class=\"process-number\">2<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"process-content\">\n                            <h4>Scope of Mandate<\/h4>\n                            <p>Strictly limited to routine administrative matters: collecting a registered letter, requesting a certificate from the tax authority (AADE), or arranging a utility connection.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"process-card\">\n                        <div class=\"process-number\">3<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"process-content\">\n                            <h4>Execution &amp; Form<\/h4>\n                            <p>The principal's signature must be certified \u2014 either digitally through the government portal (gov.gr) or in person at a Citizens' Service Centre (KEP).<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p class=\"swipe-hint\">\u2190 swipe for more \u2192<\/p>\n\n                <h3>Document Custody<\/h3>\n                <p>The principal hands the <strong>signed original<\/strong> to the representative, who submits it to the relevant authority. In most cases, the receiving authority retains the original in its file.<\/p>\n\n                <div class=\"info-box box-warning\">\n                    <strong>Limitation:<\/strong> An Authorisation is <em>not valid<\/em> for real property transactions, significant financial commitments, or most acts requiring notarial form.\n                <\/div>\n            <\/section>\n\n            <!-- SECTION 2: PLIREXOUSIO -->\n            <section id=\"plirexousio\">\n                <h2>2. Power of Attorney \u2014 The Notarial Deed<\/h2>\n                <p>A Power of Attorney is a <strong>formal public document<\/strong> \u2014 a <span class=\"gv-tt-trigger\" data-term=\"notarialact\">notarial deed<\/span> \u2014 carrying enhanced legal force. It is the mandatory instrument for complex, consequential, or ongoing legal acts.<\/p>\n\n                <h3>Special or General Power of Attorney<\/h3>\n\n                <div class=\"process-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"process-card\">\n                        <div class=\"process-number step\">A<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"process-content\">\n                            <h4>Special Power of Attorney<\/h4>\n                            <p>Authorises specific, named acts \u2014 for example, the purchase of a particular property at a defined price, or the acceptance of a specific inheritance. The scope is narrow and explicit.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"process-card\">\n                        <div class=\"process-number step\">B<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"process-content\">\n                            <h4>General Power of Attorney<\/h4>\n                            <p>Confers full authority over the principal's assets and affairs. Used when the representative must act across multiple matters, or when the full range of acts is not yet known.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p class=\"swipe-hint\">\u2190 swipe for more \u2192<\/p>\n\n\n                <h3>Custody &amp; Certified Copies<\/h3>\n                <p>The signed notarial original <strong>is never handed to the parties<\/strong>. It remains permanently in the archive of the notary who drew it up. To enable the representative to act, the notary issues <span class=\"gv-tt-trigger\" data-term=\"akrivea\">official certified copies (\u03b1\u03ba\u03c1\u03b9\u03b2\u03ae \u03b1\u03bd\u03c4\u03af\u03b3\u03c1\u03b1\u03c6\u03b1)<\/span>. These copies carry the full legal force of the original and are the documents submitted to banks, land registries, and third parties.<\/p>\n\n                <h3>Revoking a Power of Attorney<\/h3>\n                <p>Verbal or written instructions to your representative carry no legal force. To revoke a Power of Attorney \u2014 unless the deed itself sets an expiry date \u2014 you must execute a formal notarial deed of revocation and have it served on the representative by a bailiff.<\/p>\n            <\/section>\n\n            <!-- SECTION 3: COMPARISON -->\n            <section id=\"comparison\">\n                <h2>3. Comparison<\/h2>\n                <p>The table below summarises the key differences between the two documents.<\/p>\n\n                <table class=\"comparison-table\">\n                    <thead>\n                        <tr>\n                            <th>Feature<\/th>\n                            <th>Authorisation<br><span style=\"font-weight:400;font-size:12px;\">Simple Written Mandate<\/span><\/th>\n                            <th>Power of Attorney<br><span style=\"font-weight:400;font-size:12px;\">Notarial Deed<\/span><\/th>\n                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/thead>\n                    <tbody>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td class=\"col-feature\" data-label=\"Feature\">Legal Nature<\/td>\n                            <td class=\"col-exousi\" data-label=\"Authorisation\">Private document<\/td>\n                            <td class=\"col-plirex\" data-label=\"Power of Attorney\">\u2713 Public notarial deed<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td class=\"col-feature\" data-label=\"Feature\">Property &amp; Banking<\/td>\n                            <td class=\"col-exousi\" data-label=\"Authorisation\">\u2715 Invalid \u2014 Rejected<\/td>\n                            <td class=\"col-plirex\" data-label=\"Power of Attorney\">\u2713 Mandatory<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td class=\"col-feature\" data-label=\"Feature\">Signature Certification<\/td>\n                            <td class=\"col-exousi\" data-label=\"\u0395\u03be\u03bf\u03c5\u03c3\u03b9\u03bf\u03b4\u03cc\u03c4\u03b7\u03c3\u03b7\"><span class=\"gv-tt-trigger\" data-term=\"govkep\">gov.gr or KEP<\/span><\/td>\n                            <td class=\"col-plirex\" data-label=\"Power of Attorney\">Before a notary or consul only<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td class=\"col-feature\" data-label=\"Feature\">Scope of Mandate<\/td>\n                            <td class=\"col-exousi\" data-label=\"Authorisation\">Single administrative act<\/td>\n                            <td class=\"col-plirex\" data-label=\"Power of Attorney\">Special or general; complex acts<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n\n                        <tr>\n                            <td class=\"col-feature\" data-label=\"Feature\">Document Custody<\/td>\n                            <td class=\"col-exousi\" data-label=\"Authorisation\">Representative submits to authority<\/td>\n                            <td class=\"col-plirex\" data-label=\"Power of Attorney\">Original held by notary; certified copies issued<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n\n                        <tr>\n                            <td class=\"col-feature\" data-label=\"Feature\">Revocation Method<\/td>\n                            <td class=\"col-exousi\" data-label=\"Authorisation\">Destruction of document \/ natural expiry<\/td>\n                            <td class=\"col-plirex\" data-label=\"Power of Attorney\">Notarial deed of revocation + service by bailiff<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/tbody>\n                <\/table>\n\n                <div class=\"hero-cta-wrap\">\n                    <a href=\"#cta-footer\" class=\"hero-btn hero-btn-accent\">Ready to proceed? We draft and execute Powers of Attorney in Athens \u2192<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/section>\n\n            <!-- SECTION 4: MANDATORY USE CASES -->\n            <section id=\"mandatory\">\n                <h2>4. When Is a Power of Attorney Legally Required?<\/h2>\n                <p>For the following situations, a notarial Power of Attorney is required by law. A simple Authorisation is not accepted by public authorities or banks, and carries no legal force for notarial transactions under the Civil Code.<\/p>\n\n                <div class=\"satellite-link-box\">\n                    <svg width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C9A962\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"12\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"16\" x2=\"12.01\" y2=\"16\"\/><\/svg>\n                    <p><strong>Proceeding with a property purchase in Greece?<\/strong> The Power of Attorney is one step in a larger process. For the complete document checklist, costs, and the role of the notary from start to finish, see: <a href=\"https:\/\/pachounotary.gr\/en\/property-transfer-greece-documents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Property Transfer: The Complete Guide \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <ul class=\"check-list green collapsible\">\n                    <li><strong>Property transactions:<\/strong> Every purchase, sale, parental grant, or gift of real property requires a notarial Power of Attorney. The property must be described specifically in the deed \u2014 vague formulations (\"for every lawful act\") are insufficient and will be rejected. For the full document checklist and procedure, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/pachounotary.gr\/en\/property-transfer-greece-documents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Complete Guide to Property Transfers in Greece<\/a>.<\/li>\n                    <li><strong>Inheritance matters:<\/strong> Accepting or renouncing an inheritance, filing inheritance tax declarations, and managing an estate all require notarial representation.<\/li>\n                    <li class=\"cl-item\"><span class=\"cl-head\"><strong>Loans and mortgages<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"cl-body\">Signing a loan agreement or mortgage on behalf of another person requires an explicit notarial mandate.<\/span><\/li>\n                    <li class=\"cl-item\"><span class=\"cl-head\"><strong>Judicial representation<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"cl-body\">For certain formal acts in civil proceedings \u2014 such as the appointment of a liquidator \u2014 a notarial mandate is required. Routine representation before a civil court may be covered by an Authorisation.<\/span><\/li>\n                    <li class=\"cl-item\"><span class=\"cl-head\"><strong>Opening a bank account<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"cl-body\">Greek banks require a Power of Attorney before permitting a representative to open an account or conduct significant banking operations.<\/span><\/li>\n                    <li><strong>Golden Visa:<\/strong> When the investor cannot attend the final signing, or for the submission of the Golden Visa application itself, a Power of Attorney with specific, explicit authorisations is required \u2014 including for the <a href=\"https:\/\/pachounotary.gr\/en\/greek-tax-number-golden-visa\/\">AFM registration<\/a> that precedes the application.<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n\n                <div class=\"info-box box-info\">\n                    <strong>On vague drafting:<\/strong> A common ground for rejection is a Power of Attorney that uses excessively broad language in situations requiring specificity, or that omits elements of the notarial form. Greek notaries assess content requirements case by case and determine what the deed must contain for each transaction to be valid. We assist clients who need to sign in Greece directly, as well as those who require a draft for signature abroad \u2014 whether at a Greek Consulate or before a foreign notary.\n                <\/div>\n                \n            <\/section>\n\n            <!-- SECTION 5: ABROAD -->\n            <section id=\"abroad\">\n                <h2>5. Signing a Power of Attorney from Abroad<\/h2>\n                <p>For foreign nationals or Greeks resident abroad, executing a valid Power of Attorney without travelling to Greece is possible through two recognised routes. The right choice depends on your country of residence and the urgency of your transaction. If you also need to <a href=\"https:\/\/pachounotary.gr\/en\/greek-tax-number-afm-abroad\/\">obtain an AFM from abroad<\/a>, that process can run concurrently.<\/p>\n\n                <div class=\"process-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"process-card\">\n                        <div class=\"process-number step\">1<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"process-content\">\n                            <h4>Greek Consular Authority<\/h4>\n                            <p>The Consulate issues a deed directly enforceable in Greece, requiring no Apostille and drawn up in Greek. Book an appointment and bring the draft prepared in advance by your Greek notary.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"process-card\">\n                        <div class=\"process-number step\">2<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"process-content\">\n                            <h4>Foreign Notary + Apostille<\/h4>\n                            <p>A local notary in your country can draw up the deed, but it must meet Greece's strict content requirements, carry the Hague Convention Apostille stamp, and be accompanied by a certified translation.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p class=\"swipe-hint\">\u2190 swipe for more \u2192<\/p>\n\n                <div class=\"satellite-link-box\">\n                    <svg width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C9A962\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"12\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"16\" x2=\"12.01\" y2=\"16\"\/><\/svg>\n                    <p><strong>Complete guide to signing from abroad:<\/strong> Documents, Apostille procedure, the &#8220;Foreign Trap,&#8221; and the prescribed draft text \u2014 see: <a href=\"https:\/\/pachounotary.gr\/en\/power-of-attorney-for-residents-abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Power of Attorney for Residents Abroad \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/section>\n\n            <!-- FAQ -->\n            <section id=\"faq\">\n                <h2>6. Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n                <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                    <button class=\"faq-question\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-label=\"Question: main difference between Authorisation and Power of Attorney\">\n                        What is the main practical difference between an Authorisation and a Power of Attorney?\n                        <span class=\"icon-plus\"><\/span>\n                    <\/button>\n                    <div class=\"faq-answer\"><p>An Authorisation is a private document with evidentiary value but limited scope of use. A Power of Attorney is a public notarial deed required for specific acts; it remains in force until formally revoked and is the mandatory instrument for property and banking matters.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                    <button class=\"faq-question\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-label=\"Question: buying property with an Authorisation\">\n                        Can I purchase property in Greece with a simple Authorisation?\n                        <span class=\"icon-plus\"><\/span>\n                    <\/button>\n                    <div class=\"faq-answer\"><p>No. Greek law requires a Power of Attorney \u2014 a notarial deed \u2014 for all property transfers. Presenting an Authorisation at a land registry or cadastral office results in rejection. 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