Notary services
1. What notarial acts are most commonly performed by the Embassies and Consulates of the Republic of Armenia?
- Certification of transactions (contracts, wills, powers of attorney, etc.), except for contracts related to real estate located within the territory of the Republic of Armenia.
- Taking measures for the protection of inherited property.
- Certification of the authenticity of copies of documents and extracts from them.
- Certification of the authenticity of signatures on documents.
- Certification of the accuracy of document translations.
- Certification of the fact that a citizen is alive.
- Confirmation of identity between a person in a photo and the citizen.
- Certification of the date when documents are presented.
- Issuance of certificates of inheritance rights.
- Issuance of duplicates of notarial acts.
You can view the full list of notarial acts performed by RA Embassies and Consulates at the following link:
Article 54 of the Law of the Republic of Armenia "On Notary"
Power of Attorney
A person authorized through a power of attorney (POA) receives the right to perform the actions specified in the POA on behalf of the grantor. Therefore, it is essential to clearly and comprehensively state in the POA all the actions the representative is to carry out. For example: which authorities to contact, what property to buy, from whom, at what price, etc.
- The duration of a POA cannot exceed three years.
- If the term is not specified, it is considered valid for one year from the date of notarization.
- A POA that does not indicate the date and year of issuance is considered invalid.
- A POA issued with substitution rights (the right to transfer authority) must also be notarized in accordance with the law. It can only be issued upon submission of the original POA and cannot grant greater rights than those stated in the original.
- The duration of a substituted POA cannot exceed the duration of the original one.
2. What documents are required for a Power of Attorney related to real estate?
- Identification document of the grantor (RA passport, RA ID card, foreign passport, or travel document), including registered address.
- Passport details of the authorized person, including registered address.
- Copy of the certificate of state registration of rights to the real estate.
- A list of powers being granted under the POA.
- Receipt for payment of the state duty (30,000 AMD).
- Other documents, if necessary.
3. What documents are required for other types of Powers of Attorney?
- Identification document of the grantor (RA passport, RA ID card, foreign passport, or travel document), including registered address.
- Passport details of the authorized person, including registered address.
- A list of powers being granted under the POA.
- For vehicle-related POAs (use, management, disposal) — a copy of the certificate of ownership registration for the vehicle.
- Receipt for payment of the state duty (15,000 AMD).
- Other documents, if necessary.
Fees and payment methods
List of Diplomatic Missions of the Republic of Armenia
https://www.mfa.am/hy/embassies/
Important Notes
- Re-substitution of powers from a POA that was already issued through substitution is not allowed.
- For transactions to be conducted within the Republic of Armenia, it is strongly recommended to obtain a draft POA from a local notary in advance. This will ensure that all required actions are described clearly and comprehensively.
- The same procedures and requirements that apply to POAs are also applicable to statements and/or agreements certified by consular officers.
- For more detailed information on the procedure for performing notarial acts, you may contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate of the Republic of Armenia.