{"id":38,"date":"2026-09-12T01:01:28","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T21:01:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tktranslations.ge\/blog\/?p=38"},"modified":"2026-09-12T01:10:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T21:10:39","slug":"remote-power-of-attorney-georgia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tktranslations.ge\/blog\/en\/remote-power-of-attorney-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"Remote Power of Attorney in Georgia: How to Issue It Online"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Living or travelling abroad but need to handle something in Georgia \u2014 at a bank, with property, or in court? You no longer have to fly to Tbilisi for it. A <strong>remote power of attorney<\/strong> lets you grant authority to another person online, with a notary involved.<\/p>\n<p>This article explains in plain terms who can use the service, what the process requires, and where translation comes in.<\/p>\n<h2>What a remote power of attorney is<\/h2>\n<p>A power of attorney is a document by which one person grants another the right to act on their behalf \u2014 to make transactions, submit documents, or manage property.<\/p>\n<p>A <strong>notarized power of attorney<\/strong> becomes legally binding once a notary certifies it. The Notary Chamber of Georgia describes a procedure for issuing a power of attorney online. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.notary.ge\/geo-54-mindobilobarcmunebuleba\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Who can use the online notary service<\/h2>\n<p>Two categories are entitled to <strong>online notary services<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>any citizen of Georgia;<\/li>\n<li>a person who holds a Georgian <strong>residence permit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So a foreign national can use the service too, as long as they hold a Georgian residence permit. This is especially convenient for those temporarily abroad.<\/p>\n<h2>What you need technically<\/h2>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/tktranslations.ge\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/online-notary-video-setup.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Smartphone and laptop with a camera set up for an online notary call\"><\/p>\n<p>Issuing a <strong>power of attorney from abroad<\/strong> requires technical preparation. The Notary Chamber lists:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a computer;<\/li>\n<li>internet;<\/li>\n<li>a webcam;<\/li>\n<li>headphones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Confirm the equipment and connection requirements with the notary in advance. The notarial act is certified online by a notary operating in Georgia, via electronic means of communication. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.notary.ge\/geo-54-mindobilobarcmunebuleba\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Who must attend the process<\/h2>\n<p>According to the Notary Chamber\u2019s page, two additional people must be present with the notary when a <strong>remote power of attorney<\/strong> is certified \u2014 a signer and a witness. The principal participates remotely. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.notary.ge\/geo-54-mindobilobarcmunebuleba\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>The signer<\/h3>\n<p>The signer is a person who, instead of the principal (the one granting the power of attorney) and at their request, signs the notarial act. They must attend the act. The signer may be a relative but cannot be a party to the notarial act themselves.<\/p>\n<h3>The witness<\/h3>\n<p>The witness attends in the capacity of a witness and also signs the act. They must be an adult, legally capable, and literate. The witness must not gain any direct or indirect benefit from the notarial act, and cannot be a close relative of a party or of the notary (up to the third degree in the ascending\/descending line), nor an employee of a participating legal entity.<\/p>\n<p>Two additional people attend with the notary: one signs in place of the principal, the second as a witness. The principal connects remotely. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.notary.ge\/geo-54-mindobilobarcmunebuleba\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>How the process works<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>The participants agree on a time for the call in advance.<\/li>\n<li>At the appointed time, the person granting the power of attorney connects with the notary online.<\/li>\n<li>The signer and the witness are present with the notary.<\/li>\n<li>The notarial act is drawn up and certified via electronic communication.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Before the power of attorney is certified, its text is read aloud by the notary. <a href=\"https:\/\/matsne.gov.ge\/ka\/document\/view\/90928\" rel=\"noopener\">Source: Notaries Law, Article 50(2)<\/a>. At this same stage the notary gives additional explanations \u2014 what each clause means and what legal consequences follow from granting the power of attorney. This ensures the principal fully understands what authority they are handing to another person.<\/p>\n<h2>How much a remote power of attorney costs<\/h2>\n<p>The fee for certifying an application or power of attorney received via direct electronic communication (including amendment and cancellation\/revocation) is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>with an individual\u2019s participation \u2014 60 GEL<\/strong>;<\/li>\n<li><strong>with a legal entity\u2019s (or sole proprietor\u2019s) participation \u2014 90 GEL<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The electronic register fee is an additional 5 GEL. VAT is added where applicable, if the notary is VAT-registered. You may also need to pay for document translation and certification of the translation \u2014 that is a separate fee. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.notary.ge\/geo-6439-sanotaro-momsaxurebis-sazgauri\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Translating the power of attorney \u2014 when you need it<\/h2>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/tktranslations.ge\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/certified-translation-documents.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Translated and notarized documents with a stamp\"><\/p>\n<p>If the power of attorney is being prepared for use abroad, or if your documents are in another language, you often need <strong>power of attorney translation<\/strong> and notarization of that translation.<\/p>\n<p>A separate important rule: if the principal does not speak Georgian, a translator is generally involved, subject to the exceptions in the notarial instruction. The notary explains the legal consequences, and the translator accurately translates the document and these explanations. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.notary.ge\/res\/docs\/sakanonmdeblo\/axali_aktebi\/matsne_1010061_18.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>At tktranslations.ge we offer certified translation of documents, ready for notarial and official procedures. Call us before you go to the notary \u2014 that way your documents will be prepared in advance.<\/p>\n<h2>How to find a notary<\/h2>\n<p>Contact details for all active notaries are published on the website of the Notary Chamber of Georgia \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.notary.ge\" rel=\"noopener\">notary.ge<\/a>, in the &#8220;Notary offices&#8221; and &#8220;Map of notaries&#8221; sections.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Who can issue a remote power of attorney?<\/strong><br \/>\nAny citizen of Georgia and any person holding a Georgian residence permit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What equipment do I need for the online process?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Notary Chamber lists a computer, internet, a webcam and headphones. Confirm the equipment requirements with the notary in advance. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.notary.ge\/geo-54-mindobilobarcmunebuleba\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who certifies the power of attorney online?<\/strong><br \/>\nAny notary operating in Georgia, via electronic means of communication.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who must attend the certification?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe notary and the remote principal participate, together with two additional people present with the notary: a signer in place of the principal and a witness. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.notary.ge\/geo-54-mindobilobarcmunebuleba\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where can I find a notary?<\/strong><br \/>\nOn notary.ge, in the &#8220;Notary offices&#8221; and &#8220;Map of notaries&#8221; sections.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Does the power of attorney need translation?<\/strong><br \/>\nOften yes, if the document is in another language or is intended for use abroad. Confirm the receiving institution\u2019s translation and certification requirements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What if the person granting the power of attorney doesn&#8217;t speak Georgian?<\/strong><br \/>\nA translator is generally involved, subject to the exceptions in the notarial instruction. The notary gives the legal explanations, and the translator translates them accurately. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.notary.ge\/res\/docs\/sakanonmdeblo\/axali_aktebi\/matsne_1010061_18.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who reads the power of attorney text before certification?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe text is read by the notary. <a href=\"https:\/\/matsne.gov.ge\/ka\/document\/view\/90928\" rel=\"noopener\">Source: Notaries Law, Article 50(2)<\/a>. The notary also provides additional explanations of the content and legal consequences.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How much does the online notary service cost?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe base fee is 60 GEL for an individual and 90 GEL for a legal entity or sole proprietor, plus 5 GEL for the electronic register and VAT where applicable. Translation and its certification are separate fees. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.notary.ge\/geo-6439-sanotaro-momsaxurebis-sazgauri\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Author:<\/strong> Tsisana Kalandia, Certified Translator<br \/>\ntktranslations.ge<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A remote power of attorney in Georgia is issued online with a notary: who can use it, what you need, service fees and when translation is required.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":33,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-38","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tktranslations.ge\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tktranslations.ge\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tktranslations.ge\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tktranslations.ge\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tktranslations.ge\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/tktranslations.ge\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":53,"href":"https:\/\/tktranslations.ge\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38\/revisions\/53"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tktranslations.ge\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/33"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tktranslations.ge\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tktranslations.ge\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=38"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tktranslations.ge\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=38"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}