Legal and work documents
Certified translation of a power of attorney
A power of attorney (POA) lets someone act on your behalf abroad — for property, banking, company filings, or immigration errands. We provide a certified translation with the PRAVIS bureau seal for many everyday uses, and we are direct when a notary, sworn translator, or apostille is likely required instead or as well. See also our dedicated power-of-attorney service page.
When a POA translation is needed
Typical uses: authorising a relative or lawyer to collect documents, sell property, manage a company filing, or appear at an office while you are abroad. The formality of the recipient usually drives whether a bureau seal is enough.
Bureau seal vs. sworn translation vs. apostille
Our default is a certified translation with the PRAVIS bureau seal: accurate rendering, company stamp, signed statement, and reference number — the same approach as our certified-translation service.
Courts, notaries, land registries, and many banks in Poland, Germany, or Spain often require a sworn translator and a notarised original — sometimes with apostille. We flag this early rather than oversell a bureau seal. An apostille legalises the original in the country of issue; it is separate from translation and not issued by PRAVIS — see also our apostille support. Final requirements are set by the receiving institution.
Need a certified translation of your power of attorney?
Send a clear scan or photo to office.pravis@gmail.com or through the quote form — we reply in 5–7 minutes with price and whether a bureau seal is enough. HQ in Wrocław, delivery worldwide.
Send files nowHow the process works from Wrocław
Send a clear scan or photo of every page (seals and annotations visible) via the quote form or office.pravis@gmail.com. We reply within 5–7 minutes with a fixed price, turnaround, and whether a bureau seal is likely enough or a sworn route is safer for your destination — for example Poland, Germany, or Spain.
After confirmation we translate, format to mirror the original where useful, and certify with the PRAVIS bureau seal. You receive a certified PDF; we can mail or courier a stamped paper original worldwide from our Wrocław office.
What we need from you
A clear scan of the full POA including notarial certifications, seals, and annexes, target language, and the country/office if known. We translate scopes of authority carefully; we do not draft or legalise the POA itself.
No guarantees we cannot make
We do not guarantee that a particular school, registry, university, consulate, employer, or other office will accept a given certification format. Requirements vary by country and change over time. We follow standard bureau-seal practice for certified translation, flag known sworn or apostille cases, and leave the final decision to the receiving authority.
Frequently asked questions
Is a bureau seal enough for a power of attorney?
Sometimes for informal private use. For notarial, registry, court, and many banking or immigration uses, a sworn translator and proper notarisation of the original are often required. Tell us the receiving office.
Do I need an apostille as well as a translation?
Sometimes. An apostille authenticates the original for use abroad under the Hague Convention; it is issued in the country of origin, not by PRAVIS. Many everyday recipients only ask for a certified translation. If your checklist mentions apostille, we can advise on the typical sequence.
Will this translation be accepted by my school, office, or consulate?
Often yes for everyday private and school use with a bureau seal — but acceptance is always decided by the receiving institution. Tell us the country (e.g. Poland, Germany, Spain) and office if you know them; we recommend honestly before you order.
Do you draft or notarise the power of attorney?
No. We translate and certify an existing document. Drafting and notarisation are legal/notarial services outside our role as a translation bureau.
How fast can I get a quote?
Usually within 5–7 minutes of receiving a clear scan at office.pravis@gmail.com or via the form. Translation turnaround depends on length and language pair.
