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Power of attorney for Russia – consulate application assistance

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We arrange a power of attorney at a Russian consulate abroad: we work fast — the draft is ready within 2 business days of payment — and we place it on the consular portal. Our service costs from 88 $. The consular fee is paid separately at the appointment; it depends on the country and the type of power of attorney, and we will tell you the exact amount for your consulate. The principal only needs to visit the consulate once to sign the power of attorney.

To conduct a real estate transaction from abroad, resolve housing and utilities issues, or build a house, a Power of Attorney will be required. This document will authorize a person in Russia to handle these matters on your behalf.

To arrange a Power of Attorney, it's not necessary to return to Russia: the document can be obtained at the nearest Russian consulate. However, consulate staff do not draft documents; they only certify prepared draft documents in a special format.

We will assist you in preparing a draft of the Power of Attorney, provide consultation regarding scheduling an appointment at the consulate, or schedule an appointment for you. Additionally, we will upload the finalized draft document in the required format to the consulate portal.

It is no longer necessary to submit the original Power of Attorney, an electronic form is sufficient - use the "Certification of Equivalence of Electronic Documents" service

What documents will be required?

The basic set of documents depends on the legal status of the principal (on whose behalf the Power of Attorney is being issued):

Russian internal passport and/or Russian passport
Address of residence abroad in Russian (if there is no registration in Russia)
Passport details or a copy of the Russian internal passport of the authorized person, including the registration (or representative - to whom entrusted)

Internal passport of the Russian Federation and/or Russian international passport of the parent (or legal representative)
Birth certificate of the child (if the document is of foreign origin, it must have an apostille and a notarized translation into Russian)
Foreign passport of the child (if applicable)
Address of residence of the parent and child abroad in Russian (if there is no registration in Russia)
Passport details or a copy of the Russian internal passport of the authorized representative, including registration (or representative - the person trusted)

Child appearance is not required

Internal passport of the Russian Federation and/or Russian international passport of the parent (or legal representative)
Russian domestic passport and/or Russian international passport of the child
Birth certificate of the child (if the document is of foreign origin, it must have an apostille and a notarized translation into Russian)
Foreign passport of the child (if applicable)
Address of residence of the parent and child abroad in Russian (if there is no registration in Russia)
Passport details or a copy of the Russian internal passport of the authorized representative, including registration (or representative - the person trusted)

Child and parent appearance is required

Extract from the Unified State Register of Individual Entrepreneurs (EGRIP)
Certificate of State Registration Number (OGRN), Taxpayer Identification Number (INN)
Russian domestic passport and/or Russian international passport of the attorney
Passport details or a copy of the Russian domestic passport of the attorney, including the place of residence (or representative - the person who is entrusted)

Charter of the Organization and its amendments, if any
Extract from the Unified State Register of Legal Entities (EGRUL)
Certificate of State Registration Number (OGRN), Taxpayer Identification Number (INN), Tax Registration Reason Code (KPP)
Decision on the appointment of the director
Order on the appointment of the director
Passport details of the director
Passport details or a copy of the Russian domestic passport of the attorney, including the place of residence (or representative - the person who is entrusted)

Russian domestic passport and/or foreign passport of the founder (participant, shareholder)
Individual insurance account number (SNILS) (if available)
Charter of the Organization and its amendments, if any
Extract from the Unified State Register of Legal Entities (EGRUL)
Passport details or a copy of the Russian domestic passport of the attorney, including the place of residence (or representative - the person who is entrusted)

For processing notarial documents, priority is given to the domestic passport. In case the domestic passport has not been obtained or has expired, a valid foreign passport will be required. If both passports are available, it is necessary to bring both passports to the consulate.

The presence of a representative (or attorney - the one who is granted right) is not required to execute a Power of Attorney.

Types of powers of attorney

Power of attorney at the consulate: cost, timing and types

How much does a power of attorney at the consulate cost?

Our service costs from 88 $. The consular fee is paid separately at the appointment and depends on the country.

What is a general power of attorney?

There is no such official term; it usually means a power of attorney for the widest range of actions — managing real estate, vehicles and bank accounts, and representation before state bodies.

Can a power of attorney be arranged urgently?

We prepare the draft within 2 business days of payment. The overall time depends on getting a consulate appointment: in some countries there are slots in the coming days, in others a waiting list. Tell us your deadline — we will suggest where you are more likely to make it.

Steps to Obtain

Submit an Application

Describe what should be included in the Power of Attorney. You can send us the required documents either simultaneously with the application or directly to the lawyer after consulting with him/her.

Preparation of the Document Text

Our lawyer will contact you, discuss the details, prepare a draft Power of Attorney, and upload it to the portal of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia. You will receive a 6-digit code, which you will have to take with you to the consulate. The service completion time is 2 working days from the moment of payment.

Scheduling an appointment at the consulate

Schedule an appointment at the consulate yourself or with our assistance (according to the selected tariff)

Receipt of the Ready Document

On the day of the appointment, come to the consulate with your passport and the six-digit code to have the prepared Power of Attorney certified

Tariffs and Prices

Without an appointment at the consulate

88 $

we will prepare a draft Power of Attorney

we will upload the document to the portal of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia

we will advise you on the list of documents required for certification

we will advise on scheduling an appointment at the consulate on your own

With an appointment at the consulate

117 $

we will prepare a draft Power of Attorney

we will upload the document to the portal of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia

we will advise you on the list of documents required for certification

we will schedule an appointment for you at the consulate

It is possible to pay for the service both during the application process on the website and after consulting with the lawyer.

We accept international bank cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay for payment on the website.

Consular fee is not included in the price. Please check the consular fee amount with our specialists.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I book a consulate appointment for a power of attorney?

Appointments are managed by the consulate itself through its own booking system — each consulate has its own. If there are no free dates, we will advise you what to do, and with the "with appointment" plan we will help you book.

Can a power of attorney be certified at the consulate without appearing in person?

No, the principal's personal presence is mandatory.

How do I arrange a power of attorney to sell an apartment through the consulate?

You need a power of attorney certified by a Russian consulate — it has the force of a notarised one. For the draft we need the principal's passport, the attorney's details and the apartment details: address and cadastral number or the title document. If the apartment was bought during marriage, the spouse's notarised consent to the sale is also required — it can be arranged at the consulate too. We prepare the draft within 2 business days.

Who drafts the text of a power of attorney for the consulate?

We do: we prepare a draft tailored to your situation in the format the consulate accepts and place it on the consular portal. If you already have a text — for example, from a notary, a bank or a buyer — send it to us: we will check the wording and take it into account in the draft.

How do I get a power of attorney from the consulate to Russia — on paper or electronically?

There are two ways. The consulate hands over a paper power of attorney at the appointment, and it is sent to the attorney by courier or post. Or you can do without sending it: the consulate converts the power of attorney into electronic form, and the attorney receives it from a notary in Russia. We will advise which way suits your transaction better.

What should I do if the person for whom the Power of Attorney is being arranged is in Russia?

Nothing to worry about, the presence of the attorney to issue the Power of Attorney is not required. It is sufficient to provide their passport details and registration information.

Do I need to bring my child to the consulate appointment if the Power of Attorney is being arranged on their behalf?

It depends on the age of the child. The presence of children under 14 years of age is not required. Children aged 14 to 18 arrange Powers of Attorney in their own name, but with the consent of one of the parents, so the presence of both the child and the parent is mandatory.

Which passport do I need to present to arrange a notarized document?

Priority is given to the internal passport. If the internal passport has not been issued or has expired, a valid foreign passport will be required. If both passports are available, both passports must be taken to the consulate appointment.

I am a foreign citizen. Can I arrange a Power of Attorney for a Russian citizen?

Yes, of course, it is possible.

Is it possible to arrange a Power of Attorney at the Russian consulate for representation in Kazakhstan or Belarus?

Yes. In accordance with the Convention on Legal Assistance, of which Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Tajikistan, Georgia, and others are participants, a Power of Attorney issued at the Russian Consulate is accepted by the government agencies and institutions of these countries without additional certification (apostille).

How long is a consular power of attorney valid?

You can issue Powers of Attorney with any validity. At the same time, a specific period of validity must be specified; the certification of "indefinite" Powers of Attorney is not allowed.

Can multiple attorneys be specified in a Power of Attorney?

Yes, Powers of Attorney can be issued on behalf of one or several persons, for one or several persons.

Can I arrange a Power of Attorney at a Russian consulate in another country, not where I live?

As a rule, yes: consular registration is not required to certify a Power of Attorney, and you can book an appointment at a Russian consulate in any country. Booking rules differ between consulates — we will suggest where an appointment is more realistic.

Does a Power of Attorney from the consulate need an apostille to be used in Russia?

No. A Power of Attorney certified by a Russian consulate has the same force as one certified by a notary in Russia; no apostille is placed on it.

Can a Power of Attorney issued at the consulate be revoked?

Yes, at any time. The revocation is certified by a notary in Russia or by a consulate abroad and is entered in the notarial register, after which the Power of Attorney is void. It is advisable to notify the attorney.

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Power of attorney for Russia – consulate application assistance

What documents will be required?

The child is under 14 years old

The child is over 14 years old

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