A power of attorney lets someone else act in your name: sell a flat, re-register a car, represent you in court or collect a document. By law, a deal made by your representative binds you as if you had made it yourself (Civil Code, Articles 103–104). That's why a power of attorney must be drafted precisely.
Types of power of attorney
| Type | What it's for |
|---|---|
| One-off (special) | For one specific act — for example, selling a particular flat or collecting a document. It ends once the act is done |
| General | Managing and disposing of property, many different acts. The broadest and the riskiest |
| For court | Running a court case. Filing a claim, settling, appealing and receiving money must each be stated separately |
| For a car | Driving, selling or re-registering it — whatever you want must be stated expressly |
| For a child's travel | This isn't a power of attorney but a parent's notarised consent — see 'Taking a child abroad' |
When a notary is needed
By law, a power of attorney doesn't need the same form as the deal itself, unless a special form is required (Article 107). In practice, powers of attorney for property, cars and court cases are usually made at a notary. For court, a citizen's power of attorney must be notarised — or certified by their employer or place of study, or by the hospital administration if they are being treated there (Civil Procedure Code, Article 96).
- Abroad — at a Georgian consulate or a local notary with an apostille (see 'Power of attorney from abroad')
- For a person in prison, the facility's director certifies the power of attorney
- A lawyer's authority is confirmed under the Law on Advocates
How long it is valid
The law sets no maximum term. If a term is stated, the power of attorney ends when it expires. Under Article 109 of the Civil Code, it ends:
- When the term expires
- When you revoke it
- When the representative gives it up
- When the task is done
- On the death of the person who gave it
- When that person is placed under supported decision-making for managing property
It's better to give it for a reasonable term — for example, as long as the matter needs.
How to revoke it
You can revoke a power of attorney at any time; a notarised one is usually revoked at a notary. What matters is telling the representative and the people they deal with in your name — otherwise the revocation can't be relied on against them (Article 108). After revocation, the representative must return the document (Article 110). If you have a representative in court, notify the court in writing too (Civil Procedure Code, Article 99).
How to check whether it is still valid
Every notarial act is registered in the electronic notary register. You can check a notarised power of attorney on my.gov.ge — 'Electronic register of notarial acts' — or with a notary. If you are buying a flat or a car and a representative is acting for the seller, always check the power of attorney and, if possible, contact the owner yourself.
What it should say
- Full details of both parties
- The specific powers — which property (cadastral code, car plate) and which acts
- Whether the representative may receive money, and into which account
- Whether they may pass the powers to someone else — if it doesn't say so, they must act personally (Article 711)
- The term
Common risks
- A general power of attorney that is too broad — the representative can do almost anything
- The representative can't make a deal in your name with themselves — for example, sell your flat to themselves — unless the power of attorney allows it (Article 114)
- Not telling third parties about a revocation
- A court power of attorney that doesn't mention settling or appealing — then the representative can't do it (Civil Procedure Code, Article 98)
How we help
- We draft the power of attorney for your matter — in Georgian and, if needed, in English or Russian
- We check whether an existing power of attorney is enough
- We handle revocation and notifying third parties
- We act as your representative in Georgia — in court, at the Public Registry and other agencies
Legal basis
Official texts (in Georgian) — Legislative Herald of Georgia, matsne.gov.ge.
This article is general information and does not replace advice from a lawyer on your specific case.
Every case is different — don't rely on general information. Contact a lawyer for advice.
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