Power of Attorney Notary in Surrey, BC: Documents for Use Outside Canada
Our power of attorney notary Surrey service witnesses and notarizes a power of attorney that will be used in another country, drafts one for property in India or the Philippines, and arranges the apostille or authentication through the BC Authentication Program in Victoria. You sign in front of a notary at our South Surrey office. Fixed fees start at $60 and we confirm yours in writing before we start. Service in English, Hindi and Punjabi. German also spoken. Cube Law is led by Rajat Verma, a member of the Law Society of British Columbia.
Overview
Power of attorney notary Surrey: documents for use abroad
A power of attorney lets someone you trust, often a family member, act for you in another country, for example to sell, manage or transfer property there. The country that receives it usually wants it notarized in Canada and often wants an apostille or authentication as well. We cover each step: we draft the document, you sign it in front of us, and we arrange the apostille or authentication if the country requires it.
What the receiving country asks for is not the same everywhere, so check with the office or person who will receive the document what they need. Bring two pieces of government ID, one with a photo, and the details of the property and the person you are appointing.
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An apostille confirms that a public document, or a notary’s signature on it, is genuine, so countries that belong to the Apostille Convention will accept it. In BC, apostilles for BC documents are issued by the BC Authentication Program, run by the Ministry of Attorney General in Victoria. The program asks that the notarizing signature already be on file to avoid delays, and Rajat Verma’s signature is on file with it.
Documents issued in another province, and federal documents, go through Global Affairs Canada. Some countries are not part of the Apostille Convention and need an extra step, so check with that country’s embassy or consulate first. You can see which countries belong on the Hague Conference status table.
A power of attorney for use in BC is a different document, prepared with your will and estate plan: see power of attorney and wills and estate planning. If a power of attorney is being used for a property sale in BC, see our real estate notary page and our guide to power of attorney for real estate. For everything else we notarize, see our notary services page. If you are also dealing with an estate that involves another country, see resealing of a foreign grant and probate and estates.
Why Cube Law
One office for the drafting, the notarizing and the apostille.
Tell us where it is going
Rules differ for India, the Philippines and other countries. Tell us the country and what the document is for, and we prepare it, notarize it and send it for apostille or authentication as you need.
Drafting, notarizing and apostille together
We draft the power of attorney, notarize your signature and arrange the apostille or authentication, so you are not sent between offices.
Our notarizing signature is on file
Rajat Verma’s signature is on file with the BC Authentication Program, which the program asks for to avoid delays on apostille requests.
Fixed fees, confirmed in writing
Each service below has a fixed fee. We confirm yours in writing before we start.
Pricing
Clear, Upfront Pricing
Notarizing a power of attorney for use outside Canada
The rules differ by country, so tell us the country and the purpose when you book.
$60 (plus tax) + $30 (plus tax) per additional signature
Drafting a power of attorney for use outside Canada (with authentication)
All-in, including the notary fee and authentication. Covers one property. You provide a questionnaire and two pieces of government ID.
$450 (tax included)
Drafting a power of attorney for use outside Canada (no authentication)
All-in, including the notary fee, with no apostille or authentication. Covers one property. Choose this if the other country does not require authentication.
$350 (tax included)
Apostille services
Includes the notary fee. For documents going to countries that accept apostilles. Check your destination country's requirements first.
$200 (plus tax)
Prices marked all-in include our legal fee, GST and PST and the items listed with the price. Costs listed as paid separately are charged at actual cost, and prices marked + tax have tax added. Fixed fees apply to standard matters; complex or non-standard files may be quoted separately after an initial consultation. Prices may change if government or third-party charges change or the scope of the work changes.
How It Works
How a Power of Attorney for Use Abroad Works With Cube Law
01
Tell us the country and purpose
Tell us where the document will be used and what the person you appoint needs to do.
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Get your fixed-fee quote
We confirm your fee in writing. If we are drafting, you complete a short questionnaire about the property and the person you appoint.
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Sign in front of us
Bring two pieces of government ID, one with a photo. We confirm who you are, watch you sign and apply our seal and signature.
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Apostille or authentication
If the country requires it, we arrange the apostille or authentication through the BC Authentication Program in Victoria.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an apostille?
An apostille is a certificate that confirms a public document, or the notary’s signature on it, is genuine, so countries that belong to the Apostille Convention will accept it. In BC, apostilles for BC documents are issued by the BC Authentication Program in Victoria. Some countries are not part of the convention and need an extra step, so check the destination country’s requirements first.
Can you notarize a power of attorney for use in India or the Philippines?
Yes. We prepare and notarize powers of attorney for property in India and the Philippines, and we can arrange authentication or an apostille where the other country requires it. The rules are not the same in every country, so tell us the country and the purpose when you book.
Is a power of attorney for use abroad the same as one for use in BC?
No. A power of attorney for use in BC is prepared with your will and estate plan, so see our wills and estate planning page. This page covers powers of attorney that will be used outside Canada.
What should I bring to have a power of attorney notarized?
Bring two pieces of government ID, one with a photo, and the details of the property and of the person you are appointing. If we are drafting the document, we send you a short questionnaire to complete first. Sign in front of us, not beforehand.
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What Notary Clients Say
I required some documents to be notarized. Rajat was very thorough and a pleasure to interact with. Would highly recommend this firm.
Abdul Mueez
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The ladies were very helpful with getting my id notarized. I didn't have to wait even though I didn't have any appointment. Gladys was so nice and so accomodating.
Stephanie Cervantes
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My wife and I had the pleasure of meeting the gang at Cube law this past week, just a simple notarization but received great service. Very professional, courteous and accommodating. Rajat pointed out issues with our document right away and allowed us to drive home to make adjustments and then come back and complete the notarization. Receptionist was also very pleasant.
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Need a power of attorney for use abroad? Get your fixed-fee quote.
Tell us the country and what the document is for, and we confirm your fixed fee.
- Fixed fees for most matters, confirmed in writing before we start
- Service in English, Hindi and Punjabi. German also spoken
- Based in South Surrey, serving clients across BC