How it works from Florida
You sign the power of attorney in front of me, online or in person. I verify your identity, witness the signature and complete the notarial certificate.
Because the Dominican Republic is part of the Hague Apostille Convention, the notarized document then needs an apostille from the Florida Department of State. That single certificate is what makes it acceptable there — no consulate visit required.
What it is used for
The requests I see most often from Florida:
- Buying, selling or renting out property.
- Filings with the Registry of Titles.
- Succession and inheritance matters.
- Bank formalities and company representation.
- Representation in a specific legal procedure.
Worth knowing about the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is part of the Hague Apostille Convention, so the Florida apostille is the route.
Powers used in property matters there are usually handled by a Dominican lawyer or notary, who will tell you exactly which faculties the document must list.
Documents in English are normally expected with a translation into Spanish.
What you need
- The power of attorney, written and unsigned. Whoever will use it there — a notary, a lawyer, a registry — usually provides the wording.
- A current, government-issued photo ID.
- The full legal name and identification number of the person who will act for you.
- Enough time: the notarization is minutes, the legalization is not.
What I cannot do
I cannot write the power of attorney, tell you which powers to include, or confirm that it will be accepted in the Dominican Republic. Those answers come from the notary, lawyer or office that will receive it. My part is that the signature and the certificate are correct, and that the document leaves Florida in the right shape.
Frequently asked questions
- Is a power of attorney signed in the United States valid in the Dominican Republic?
- It generally is, once it carries a Florida apostille and meets whatever wording the receiving office requires. Confirm the wording with them before you sign.
- Can I sign it online?
- Yes. A remote online session works from anywhere in Florida, from another state, or from abroad. The apostille or legalization afterwards is still a paper process.
- Can the document be in Spanish?
- Yes. The document may be in Spanish; the notarial certificate I complete goes in English, as Florida requires. Some offices also ask for a translation, and I can prepare English–Spanish translations.
- Does my lawyer there need the original?
- Yes, in almost every case. The apostilled original has to travel; a scan is only useful for checking the wording in advance.
- Can two people grant the same power?
- Yes, for example two siblings authorizing the same relative. Both sign and both need identification, and an online session lets you do it from different cities.