There are two ways to grant a power of attorney or other notarial acts (such as wills, acknowledgment of children, property donations, etc.) to have legal effects in Argentina:

I. Consular Power

II. Notary Public Power

 

I. Consular Power

The person granting the power must receive advice from a lawyer or notary in Argentina, who will draft a "minuta" or power text to be signed according to their particular needs. This Consulate General does not provide legal advice but will only verify formal matters to grant the power. Once signed, the "original" power is incorporated into the Consulate's Notarial Records Book, and the interested party receives a testimonial, which can be used in Argentina without the need for legalization or further intervention.

To request a consular power, please send the following by email to consular_ctoro@mrecic.gov.ar:

1. Draft with letterhead from the law firm or legal office that prepared it, or with the signature and contact details of the notary/lawyer.

2. Draft or power text in Word format.

3. Copy of the ID or Passport of the person signing the power. This document must be the same as mentioned in the power text.

4. Contact details of the applicant (name, address, phone, email).

5. Details of the person(s) to be granted power.

Once the documentation has been verified, the cost will be informed, and an appointment will be scheduled for signing the power at our offices in Toronto. The procedure is in-person and has an approximate duration of up to 3 weeks. You can check the cost at the following link.

 

II. Notary Public Power

 

The person granting the power or another notarial act must receive advice from a lawyer or notary in Argentina, who will draft a "minuta" or power text to be signed according to their particular needs. Then, they will sign the power before a notary public licensed in Canada and request its apostille.

Once apostilled, the power can be used in Argentina without the need for further legalization or intervention.