How to issue a power of attorney to buy or sell housing in Georgia

If you want to buy or sell a flat, but you can not fly to Tbilisi or Batumi, you will be helped by power of attorney in Georgiaproperly executed notary power of attorney (Georgia) allows you to make a transaction on 100% remotely - without nerves, queues and the risk of missing deadlines. In this material, I have broken it down, how to issue a power of attorney in Georgia and abroad, what nuances have emerged after the recent regulations, how much it costs, where you can go wrong and how to avoid it. I'll show you live examples - from "buying a property by power of attorney (Georgia)" to a sale with price restrictions - and give you a working checklist. In short: you will get step-by-step instructionThe document is easy to understand, with clear amounts and deadlines, and ready-made wording so that your document is accepted the first time.

When a power of attorney is needed when buying or selling property in Georgia

Officially in Georgia, the rights of a buyer or seller can be exercised by a representative with a duly executed power of attorney. This is convenient when the parties cannot attend the transaction in person in Tbilisi, Batumi or another city, and is widely used in the scenarios of "buying property by power of attorney in Georgia" and "selling property by power of attorney in Georgia".

"If you are not present in person, to sign the contract, submit documents to the registry and receive extracts, it is necessary to precisely notary power of attorney (Georgia); a simple written form shall not be permitted."

Typical situations when a power of attorney is needed

• The buyer is abroad and instructs a local lawyer/relative to sign the sale contract, file the documents with the registry and obtain extracts.
• The seller is unable to attend the transaction and appoints a representative to sign the contract, hand over the keys and (if necessary) receive payment on the agreed terms.
• Mortgage formalisation: the representative interacts with the bank, signs the mortgage and related documents under a power of attorney.
• Registration of ownership at the National Agency for Public Registry (NAPR), including application and obtaining an extract.
• Power of attorney for foreign nationals: when it is necessary to expedite a transaction without waiting for a visit to Georgia, with the representative complying with language/translation requirements and filing with the public registry through the House of Justice or electronic channels.

"In 100% cases where a trusted person is acting for you, it will be necessary to notarisation of power of attorney and its translation into Georgian, if the original text is in another language".

When a power of attorney is not required

• The buyer and/or the seller are personally present at the notary or at the House of Justice, have valid documents and sign the contract themselves.
• Non-representation actions (e.g. self-request of real estate information in the registry when services are available).
• Transfer of advance payment or reservation at the developer's premises in person. However, a power of attorney will be required to sign the main contract and register the title in the absence of a party.

Who can be a representative

• Individual: spouse, relative, acquaintance, trusted buyer.
• Licensed lawyer/advocate or employee of a law firm.
• Estate agent - with clearly limited powers.

"It is recommended that representation be entrusted to to a legally qualified person and prescribe a restriction on the transaction (address of the object, price not lower/not higher, term of validity) - this reduces the risks of abuse".

Formats of power of attorney and indicative costs

You need a notary power of attorney in Georgia or a document executed by a notary abroad with apostille/consular legalisation and notary translation into Georgian. Consular processing is possible through the system of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia (details - at https://www.mfa.gov.ge).

Below is a visualisation of the main scenarios.

Scenario	Whether a power of attorney is required	What it usually involves	Cost estimation
The buyer abroad entrusts the transaction to a representative	Yes	Signing of the contract, submission to the registry, receipt of extracts	Notary in Georgia: $15-25; translation: $10-15/page; courier/DHL (if sending original): $30-60
The seller acts through a representative	Yes	Signing of the contract, acceptance certificate, sometimes - receipt of payment by the owner's details	Notary: $15-25; translation: $10-15/page.
Power of attorney with a notary abroad	Yes	Authorisation to buy/sell + apostille/legalisation, subsequent translation into Georgian	Apostille: $50-100; translation in Georgia: $20-30/page.
Registration through the consulate of Georgia	Yes	Power of attorney in Georgian, immediately suitable for the register	Consular fees are usually comparable to local rates ($20-40), timing depends on appointment

"To register the transfer of ownership, the representative submits documents to NAPR through the House of Justice or electronically. The description of the service is on the official website of NAPR; the extract can also be obtained through the portal of state services".

Mandatory elements of a power of attorney

• Full details of the principal and representative (full name, citizenship, passport number).
• A clear enumeration of powers: the right to sign a sale and purchase agreement in Georgia, to file documents with the registry, to pay state fees, to receive extracts.
• Object identification (address, cadastral/registry code) - in case of a specific transaction.
• Term and price/condition restrictions (at the discretion of the settlor).
• Language: Georgian; if the source text is different - notarised translation.

"The absence of any of the key details or incorrect translation is a frequent cause of refusals. Check the draft power of attorney before it is certified by a notary".

Legal Basis for Executing a Power of Attorney in Georgia

A power of attorney for real estate transactions in Georgia is a written document that certifies the authority of a representative to act on your behalf. For purchase and sale transactions, filing documents with the registry and obtaining extracts, only the notarial form is used.

"Without notarisation, a power of attorney is invalid for real estate transactions in Georgia. The exception is a power of attorney executed by a consular official of Georgia abroad."

Who certifies and where the power of attorney is valid

• Within Georgia, a power of attorney certifies Georgian notary.
• Outside of Georgia. Georgian consular official or a notary of the country of residence with subsequent legalisation (apostille/consular legalisation).
• Registration of rights by power of attorney is carried out through National Agency for Public Registry (NAPR).
• Electronic filing and status check services are available at Georgia's public services portal.
• Information on consular activities and contacts of foreign missions can be found on the website Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia.

"A power of attorney issued at a Georgian consulate is intended for use in Georgia and does not require additional legalisation for filing with state authorities (NAPR, House of Justice)."

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Form, language and translation requirements

• The language of the document is. Georgian. If the principal does not speak Georgian, the notary shall ensure the participation of a certified translator; the translation shall be attached and certified together with the power of attorney.
• Mandatory details: Full name, citizenship, passport details of the principal and representative; a clear list of powers (to sign the sale and purchase agreement, submit documents to the registry, pay fees, receive extracts); description of the object (address, registry code) - in case of a specific transaction; validity period and possible restrictions on price/conditions.
• The document shall be registered in the electronic notary system; the original and copies shall be authenticated and numbered.

"If the power of attorney is not drawn up in Georgian and without a notarised translation, the registration authority has the right to refuse to act on the transaction."

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International legalisation: when an apostille is needed

• If the power of attorney is issued at a notary abroad, it is required for its validity in Georgia:
  1) Apostille (if the country is a party to the Hague Convention) - placed in the country of issue;
  2) Notarised translation into the Georgian language - performed in Georgia or in the country of issue;
  3) In the absence of an apostille - consular legalisation.
• Power of Attorney executed at the Consulate of Georgia, legalisation is not required and is accepted by public bodies directly (NAPR, House of Justice).

"A simple notarial power of attorney from abroad without apostille/legalisation and without translation into Georgian language is not applicable in Georgia."

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Term, revocation and registration record

• The term is set by the settlor (usually 6-24 months for targeted transactions).
• Revocation is possible at any time with any notary public in Georgia; the revocation is recorded in the registry and the representative loses his or her authority.
• For real estate transactions, it is recommended to limit the power of attorney to the specific transaction and object (address, registry code) and specify that the power of attorney terminates after the transaction is completed.

"Revocation of a power of attorney becomes effective upon entry in the register of notarial acts; notify the representative and counterparties of the fact of revocation to preclude actions for forfeited powers."

Step-by-step instructions: how to issue a power of attorney for real estate

"For real estate transactions, only notary power of attorney (Georgia). Without notarisation, the document is invalid for NAPR and the House of Justice."

Step 1: Prepare the data and define the purposes of the power of attorney

First, record what actions the representative must take: purchase/saleThe most important things are: filing documents with the registry, obtaining statements, settlements with the counterparty, liaising with the bank (mortgage), obtaining keys and deeds. The more specific - the more reliable.

Gather intelligence:

• Passport data of the principal and the authorised person (full name, date of birth, citizenship, passport number, who/when issued).
• If the power of attorney is "specific" - data about the object: address, floor, area, registry code.
• List of authorities: sign the sale and purchase agreement in Georgia, submit documents to the registry, pay fees, obtain statements, sign the acceptance certificate, interact with the bank.
• Restrictions: validity period (e.g. 6-12 months), minimum/maximum price, prohibition of overtrust, termination of authority after registration.
• If selling during marriage, a notarised spousal consent.

"Critical decide in advance whether you authorise the representative to receive money and on what terms. If not, make it clear in the power of attorney that the payments go directly to the owner.

Approximate costs: preparation of a draft - $0-20 (if a lawyer helps), translation of the draft into Georgian as needed - $10-20 per page.

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Step 2: Choose a notary and agree on the text

Contact a notary in Georgia to draft and certify the text. If you do not speak Georgian, the notary will engage a certified translator - translation is included in the package.

Check that the text contains key authorities:

• Sign the sales contract;
• Submit documents and pay fees to National Agency for Public Registry (NAPR);
• Obtain statements and registration documents;
• Represent the interests at the House of Justice, at the developer, at the bank (in case of mortgage);
• Sign the acceptance certificate, hand over/receive the keys;
• If necessary, obtain settlement documents and receipts.

"Don't blindly sign the template. Demand that you include restrictions on price, term, object, and a prohibition against overturning - it's your basic defence from being abused."

Approximately: consultation and preparation of the text at the notary - included in the certification; translation - $10-20 per page.

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Step 3: Have it notarised

Personal appearance of the principal with the original passport is mandatory. The notary will establish identity, verify legal capacity, explain the content. If you do not speak Georgian, an interpreter will translate the text aloud and sign his/her part.

What a notary does:

• Authenticates the signature of the principal and the transfer;
• Assigns a registration number and enters the power of attorney into the electronic register;
• Issuing certified copies.

"Without the original passport and Georgian translation. a notary won't certify power of attorney. Check passport numbers and the spelling of names - a typo can derail the deal."

Term and cost: usually on the day of application; certification - $15-30; translation - $10-20 per page. If you execute the document at a notary abroad, bookmark the apostille $50-100 and notary translation into Georgian. To check and submit documents for registration of the right will help to Georgian public service portal (NAPR's electronic services are available through it).

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Step 4. Obtain and hand over the original power of attorney

The notary issues the original power of attorney (often in 2 copies: for the representative and for the archive/reserve). Give the original to the representative in person or by courier.

Recommendations for storage and use:

• Save the scan and the document registration number;
• Hand over the original only before the transaction;
• To check status and submit documents, use NAPR services or contacting the House of Justice;
• If the goal is achieved - revoke the power of attorney at the nearest notary (the entry is made in the register on the day of application).

"Once the deal is finalised, formalise revocation of power of attorney - it will preclude any action by the representative beyond the specified purpose."

Timing and Cost: original issue - immediately; courier delivery - $30-60 (international).

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Summary of work plan and budget

Stage	Deadline	Approximate cost
Preparation of data and targets	0.5-1 day	$0-20 (draft, consultation)
Text harmonisation, translation	0.5-1 day	$10-20 per page (translation)
Notarisation in Georgia	On the day of application (30-60 min.)	$15-30
Apostille (if executed abroad)	1-5 working days	$50-100
Transmission of the original to the representative	1-5 days (courier)	$30-60

"If you are outside Georgia, alternatively issue a document at a Georgian consulate - such a document is immediately valid in the country and does not require an apostille. Information and appointment - on the website Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia."

Bottom line: to make "buying real estate by power of attorney (Georgia)" or "selling real estate by power of attorney (Georgia)" go smoothly, follow the form (notarised), language (Georgian/authenticated translation), correct authorisations and keep the original until the transaction.

How to issue a power of attorney while being outside Georgia

"If you can't come into the country, you have three legal avenues: through the Georgian consulate, notary in your country with apostille/legalisationand for citizens and residents - remotely by video link. In all cases, the document must be in Georgian or have a notarised translation."

Option 1: Through the Georgian Consulate

This way is convenient if there is a consular office in your country. The consul will certify the power of attorney drawn up in Georgian, the document is immediately suitable for use at the Houses of Justice and NAPR.

Procedure:

• Make an appointment online Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia and specify the requirements for the documents (passport, data of the authorised person, powers of attorney, address/registry code of the object).
• Send a draft power of attorney in advance (if requested by the consulate) and have your original passport ready.
• Report to the consulate, sign the document with the official, get the original.

Timing and Cost:

• Time: 1 to 10 working days (depending on appointment and workload).
• Consular fee: approx. $20-40.
• Translation: not required if the document is written in Georgian by the consulate.

"A power of attorney certified by a consular official, apostille-free and is accepted by the Georgian authorities directly."

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Option 2. At the notary of your country with apostille/legalisation

Suitable when the consulate is far away or no appointment is available. The document is drawn up according to the rules of your country, then legalised for use in Georgia.

Procedure:

• Draw up the text of the power of attorney at a local notary. It is recommended to specify: full passport data of the parties, specific powers (to sign the sale and purchase agreement, to submit documents to the registry, to pay fees, to receive extracts), if necessary - data of the object (address, registry code), restrictions on price and term.
• Get an apostille (if your country is a party to the Hague Convention) or consular legalisation.
• Make a notarised translation into Georgian. The translation can be done in your country (with subsequent legalisation, if required) or in Georgia.
• Send the original power of attorney to the representative in Georgia by courier.

Timing and Cost:

• Notary in your country: at the country's tariffs (often $20-100).
• Apostille: $50-100, 1-5 working days.
• Translation into Georgian: $20-30 per page (usually 1-2 pages).
• Courier delivery: $30-60.

"Without an apostille/legalisation and. without translation into Georgian foreign power of attorney in Georgia for use unacceptable."

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Option 3. Remotely via video link (for citizens and residents)

Remote notarisation is possible for Georgian citizens and residents with a valid ID card, when the notary establishes identity via video link and certifies the signature.

Procedure:

• Check the service availability and electronic identification requirements on the Georgia's public services portal.
• Submit a request to the selected Georgian notary, agree on the text of the power of attorney and lists of powers.
• Video verify and sign the document electronically; obtain a paper copy if necessary.

Timing and Cost:

• Deadline: 1 working day (if the text is ready).
• Notary services: approximate $20-40.
• Forwarding of paper original (if required): $30-60.

"Remote Power of Attorney is available only for Georgian citizens and residents with ID-card. Foreign citizens without resident status should use the consular or apostille route".

How to use a power of attorney when buying/selling property

"The original is required for a representative's action on a transaction notarial power of attorney and a document certifying the identity of the representative. In case of a power of attorney issued outside Georgia, the sale and purchase agreement shall be executed at a notary.".

1) Signing of the sale and purchase agreement

• If the power of attorney is issued in Georgia: in the standard scenario, the contract can be concluded at the House of Justice/notary.
• If the power of attorney is foreign (executed outside Georgia): according to the current practice of 2023-2025, the sale and purchase agreement is concluded at a notary who certifies the signatures and sends the package of documents to the National Agency for Public Registry (NAPR).
• The representative shall present the original power of attorney, passport, draft agreement and, if necessary, notarised translation of the power of attorney into Georgian.

Cost and timing:

• Preparation and certification of the agreement by a notary: approximately $150-300 (depends on the volume and price of the transaction; for a value of about $100,000 - about $250-300).
• Translation: $10-20 per page (if required).
• Time at the notary: 1-2 hours with ready documents.

"With a foreign power of attorney, failure to notarise the contract is a frequent reason for refusal of registration. It is safe to have the contract drawn up by a notary at once."

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2) Registration of ownership

• After signing the agreement, the notary or representative submits the documents to the NAPR through the Courthouse/electronically.
• Standard terms of registration in Georgia: 4 working days or accelerated registration in 1 day.
• You can check the status and receive an electronic statement via public services portal.

State fees and deadlines (benchmarks in $):

• Routine registration (4 business days): ~$20-40.
• Expedited registration (1 day): ~$90-130.
• The notary often submits documents to the registry electronically on the day of the transaction, which reduces visits to the House of Justice (Ministry of Justice of Georgia).

"Ownership arises when the entry is made in the register. Until then, the buyer has not legally become the owner."

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3) Settlement and receipt of money

• Cashless transfer directly to the owner is the recommended option. Specify the seller's details in the contract and/or a separate letter agreed by the parties.
• If the authority includes "receipt of funds", the representative may accept payment - but this increases the risk. In most cases it is better to provide for a letter of credit/deposit of funds or a direct transfer to the seller.
• Receipts from a representative are only permissible if authorised in a power of attorney.

Cost Benchmarks:

• Bank charges: depend on the bank (usually 0-0.5% within Georgia; international transfer - according to the bank's tariffs).
• Letter of credit/deposit (if the bank provides): commission according to the bank's tariff (often 0.1-0.3% of the amount).

"To reduce risk, avoid handing over cash to the representative and, where possible, use cashless payments directly between the parties to the transaction."

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4) Transaction Completion and Control

• After registration, you will receive an extract from the register (electronically via public services portal or on paper at the House of Justice).
• Check the data: address, registry code, name of the owner, shares, encumbrances.
• If you are the seller - confirm receipt of funds.
• Revoke the power of attorney with a notary public if the purpose has been achieved (entry of revocation is on the day of application; ~$10-20).

"After the registration is completed, request a statement and send it to the principal. This is documentary evidence of the transfer of rights and the correct completion of the transaction."

Risks and pitfalls of power of attorney transactions

A transaction through a representative is convenient and legal, but requires strict control over the form of documents, authorisation and calculations. Here are the key risks, their consequences and practical ways to protect yourself.

"Critical conditions: only notarised power of attorneycorrect Georgian translationavailability legalisation (apostille/consular) for foreign documents and verification of restrictions on the object in National Agency for Public Registry (NAPR)."

1) Overly broad power of attorney

Risk: "general" wording gives the representative the right to do things you didn't plan to do (up to and including overdrafting and taking money).
How to Prevent:

• Issue a "narrow" power of attorney: specific purpose (purchase/sale), object (address, registry code), validity period (6-12 months), prohibition of overtrust.
• Fix price limits: "no lower than $X" for selling and "no higher than $Y" for buying.
• Spell out the termination of authority immediately upon registration of the right.

Costs: reissue of power of attorney - $15-30 at a notary in Georgia + $10-20/page translation (if necessary).

"The more specific the powers - the lower the risk of abuse. A template without restrictions is a weak defence of the principal's interests."

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2) Insufficient control over the representative

Risk: The representative may act in bad faith, delay deadlines, or make decisions without your consent.
How to Prevent:

• Assign licensed lawyer; fix reporting and communication channels.
• Keep the original power of attorney until the day of the transaction; hand it over in person/courier "against receipt".
• Exclude the power of attorney to "receive money"; settle directly to the owner or via letter of credit/deposit.
• Connect online control: request statement and registration status via Georgian public service portal.

Costs: Lawyer's fees $200-300; bank letter of credit 0.1-0.3% of the amount; courier $30-60.

"The safest arrangement is a cashless transfer of funds directly between the parties; the representative only signs and files the documents."

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3) Legal restrictions on the object and subject matter

Risk: prohibitions and encumbrances lead to refusal of registration. Examples: restrictions for foreigners on agricultural land, lack of spousal consent when selling, mortgage/foreclosure, shared ownership without consent.
How to Prevent:

• Order an up-to-date statement of the property and encumbrances in the NAPR and check the registry code.
• Prepare binding consents (spouse/co-mortgagors) prior to the transaction.
• Draw up the contract with a notary, if the power of attorney is foreign - this will exclude formal refusals on the part of the registrar.

Costs: extract from the register - ~$5-10; notarised spousal consent - $15-30.

"Lack of spousal consent and unremoved encumbrances are typical reasons for refusal to register a right."

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4) Errors in data and translations

Risk: misprints in the name, passport number, address or registry code make the power of attorney and/or contract inapplicable.
How to Prevent:

• Check data against original passports and statements; use transliteration as in the passport.
• Attach copies of the documents to the power of attorney.
• Have the translation done by a notary translator; reread the bilingual text.

Costs: translation redrafting - $10-20/page, re-certification - $15-30, shift of registration deadlines - 1-4 days.

"A single letter in a name or digit in a registry code can derail a filing with the registry and require re-filing of documents."

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5) Expiration or revocation of the power of attorney

Risk: the power of attorney has expired or been revoked - the transaction will not be registered.
How to Prevent:

• Draw up the document closer to the date of the transaction (1-3 months before).
• Check up-to-date via notary/portal public services (request for information about a notarial act).
• If necessary, execute a new power of attorney promptly.

Costs: revocation by notary - ~$10-20; new power of attorney - $15-30 + translation $10-20/page.

"Revocation is effective upon recording with the notary; notify all parties to the transaction to preclude forfeited authority actions."

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6) Failure to comply with the form of contract in the case of a foreign power of attorney

Risk: an agreement without a notarised form in the case of a foreign power of attorney - grounds for the registrar to return the documents.
How to Prevent:

• Sign the contract at the notary; the notary will submit the package to the registry himself and supervise the set.
• Check the regulations of the House of Justice and the deadlines for submission on the website Ministry of Justice of Georgia.

Costs: preparation and certification of the agreement - ~$150-300; state registration fee - ~$20-130 (depending on urgency).

"Notarisation of the contract form in a foreign power of attorney is a practical standard that reduces the risk of registration refusal."

Table: main risks and how to counteract them

Risk	What's the risk	How to prevent	Direct costs
The power of attorney is too broad	Abuse, transactions outside of your will.	Limit purpose, object, term, price; prohibition on overtrading	$15-30 (new power of attorney) + $10-20/translation page
Unscrupulous representative	Loss of time/money, dispute	Licensed lawyer, cashless settlements, letter of credit	$200-300 (lawyer) + 0.1-0.3% (letter of credit)
Encumbrances and prohibitions	Refusal to register	Extract from NAPR, consents, lifting of encumbrances	$5-10 (discharge) + $15-30 (consent)
Errors in data/translation	Re-registration, delay	Double check, notarised translation	$10-20/page (translation) + $15-30 (re-certification)
Expired/revoked power of attorney	Failure to deal	Checking for government portal, registration of a new	$10-20 (recalled) + $15-30 (new)
Lack of notarised form of contract	Return of documents	Signing before a notary public; regulations - Ministry of Justice of Georgia	$150-300 (notarised contract)

"Minimise the risks before signing: checking the facility in the NAPRverification of the power of attorney and the correctness of the transfer through the public services portal, notarised form of contract in case of a foreign power of attorney. It saves both time and money".

Examples and real-life situations

"In all cases, the key remains: the existence of the original notarial power of attorneyThe following documents are submitted to the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Republic of Georgia. NAPR followed by monitoring of the result on government portal."

Case 1. Remote purchase of a flat in Batumi

Situation: a foreign buyer cannot fly in, execute a power of attorney at a notary of his/her country with an apostille and translation into Georgian.
Procedure:

• Preparation of a power of attorney (powers: to sign a sale and purchase agreement, to submit documents to the registry, to pay fees, to receive an extract; term - 12 months; prohibition of overtrust).
• Forwarding the original to the representative by courier.
• Signing the contract at a notary (in view of the foreign power of attorney) and submitting the package to the NAPR.
• Payment of the state duty for registration, obtaining an extract for the government portal.
  Timeline and costs (benchmarks):
• Notarised Power of Attorney abroad + Apostille: $70-180; translation - $20-40.
• Notarised contract: $150-300.
• Registration: $20-130 (4/1 day).
• Courier delivery: $30-60.
  Case total: $270-710, 2-7 working days.

"With a foreign power of attorney, it is safer to execute the contract at a notary: this reduces the risk of registration being refused."

Case 2: Sale by power of attorney with minimum price condition

Situation: the owner is abroad, sells the flat in Tbilisi through a representative, fixing a minimum price and a prohibition for the representative to receive cash.
Procedure:

• Power of attorney with restrictions: "to sell the object at the address ... not cheaper than $XXX, to sign the contract and the deed, to submit to the registry; payment - non-cash to the owner's account".
• Signing of the contract at the notary (recommended) and filing with the registry.
• Monitor receipt of funds into owner's account; obtain a statement.
  Timeline and costs (benchmarks):
• Certification of power of attorney in Georgia: $15-30; translation - $10-20/page.
• Notarised contract: $150-300.
• Registration: $20-130.
• Bank charges: according to the bank's tariffs (usually 0-0.5% domestically).
  Case total: $185-480, 1-4 business days.

"Fixing the minimum price and prohibiting the representative from receiving money are basic mechanisms to protect the seller's interests."

Case 3. Purchase with mortgage and obligatory package to the bank

Situation: the buyer takes out a mortgage; the representative signs the sale and purchase agreement and mortgage documents at the bank, then submits them for registration.
Procedure:

• Power of Attorney with a separate block of powers: to interact with the bank, sign the mortgage agreement/mortgage, submit documents to NAPR.
• Signing at the notary and submitting the whole package for registration through the House of Justice; verification of registration deadlines and the list of documents according to the regulations of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia.
  Timeline and costs (benchmarks):
• Power of Attorney: $15-30 + $10-20/page (translation).
• Notary (contract + mortgage): $200-350.
• Registration: $20-130 (depending on urgency).
  Case total: $245-510, 2-5 business days.

"For mortgages, the authority to sign bank documents must be spelled out explicitly and unambiguously in the power of attorney."

Case 4. Data error and re-issue

Situation: there is a typo in the representative's passport number in the power of attorney; the registry returns the package without registration.
Procedure:

• Urgent preparation of a correct version of the power of attorney, re-certification by a notary.
• If necessary, a new translation/apostille (for a foreign power of attorney).
• Re-submission of documents to the registry and status control on the public services portal.
  Timeline and costs (benchmarks):
• Reissue of Power of Attorney: $15-30.
• Translation: $10-20/pg.
• Loss of time: +1-3 working days.
  Case total: $25-70, registration deadline shift.

"One wrong letter or number blocks registration in the registry: check drafts of powers of attorney and contracts before visiting a notary."

Conclusion

Forming a power of attorney in Georgia is a clear and quick procedure, if you prepare the data in advance, use only notarised power of attorneytake into account the requirements for translated into Georgian and, when processing abroad, apostille/legalisation.

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