In short
A power of attorney for an act that requires notarial form must itself be notarial (Art. 99 Civil Code). Without Polish you need an interpreter (Art. 87 Notaries Act). For Ukraine, a sworn translator translates it into Ukrainian.
When a notarial power of attorney is needed
If the law requires a special form for the transaction itself, the power of attorney must take the same form (Art. 99 of the Civil Code). Sales, purchases and gifts of property are made by notarial deed — so the power of attorney for them must be notarial too. For a car, bank or public office the law often allows simple written form, but many institutions demand a notarial one.
What it costs
The cost depends on the type of power of attorney, the number of certified copies and whether an interpreter is needed. We quote the total before the appointment.
If you don't speak Polish
Art. 87 of the Notaries Act: if a participant does not know Polish and no translation into a language they know is attached, the notary translates the deed personally or with an interpreter. A sworn translator is usually invited and paid separately.
A power of attorney for use in Ukraine
A sworn translator translates the Polish notarial power of attorney into Ukrainian. The 1993 PL–UA agreement exempts official documents from legalisation; if a Ukrainian authority still asks for an apostille, the Polish MFA issues it.
What to bring
- A valid passport or ID
- Your representative's details: full name, document, address
- The exact scope of powers
- Object details: property address, VIN, account number