A Power of Attorney is a legal document created to give an agent authority to act on someone’s behalf. The document should state clearly the extent of the agent’s authority.

Before a Power of Attorney can be registered the following requirements have to be met:-

Ensure document has:

• Date of Execution
• Signatures of parties (Grantor, Grantee, and Justice of the Peace/Notary Public)
• Seal of Signatory (Justice of the Peace/Notary Public)
• Full name and address of Grantor & Grantee
• Stamp Duty paid within 14 days of execution date.  Documents that are not stamped within the prescribed period will attract a penalty.

Stamp Duties are assessed as follows:

• Stamp duty is $500
• Penalty of 5% per annum + $10 is incurred.

A Power of Attorney that meets the requirements stated above should be taken to the Registrar General's Depratment where it will be assessed for the following cost:-

• Each Legal sheet (each 160 words) = $110
• Deed receipt                             $200
• Service charges – 7-days          $500
• Nextday                                    $1500

After the appropriate fees are paid, the customer  will be issued a receipt and then informed when to return for the completed document, based on their request.