Powers of attorney – Spain in Australia

Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.

The consulates act as notary for powers of attorney granted by Spanish or foreign citizens for use in Spain: general, special, and general or special powers for lawsuits. Revocation deeds can also be signed there.

Where to apply in Australia

Consulates-General in Sydney (Notary Section) and Melbourne, and the Embassy in Canberra.

Sydney Notary Section email: cog.sydney.not@maec.es.

Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Spain.

How to apply

Contact the consular office by email to arrange the document | the principal attends in person on the signing day with original ID | pay the fee

Documents you need

Valid Spanish DNI or passport of the principal
NIE if foreign
Copy of the agent's DNI or NIE (not needed for lawyers/procuradores)
Description of the powers
Fee

Fees and processing time

Official fee: not stated; depends on length, number of principals and copies

Good to know

Sydney page read; undated. Melbourne and Canberra list the same service but their pages were not read.

Official sources

Check before you apply

This page summarises information published by Spain's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.

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Spain: Powers of attorney in Australia