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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In this section you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions. If you have any additional questions, please contact us - we are always ready to help!

Is it possible to issue a power of attorney in Serbia in English so that it is valid in my country?

Yes, it is possible. We provide a service for organizing notarization of powers of attorney, consents, applications and other notarial documents, including documents in English, in the city of Belgrade, Serbia. Powers of attorney and other notarial acts are drawn up in a bilingual format - in English and Serbian at the same time. 

Is it possible to issue a power of attorney in another language? Will such a power of attorney be valid in another country?

Yes, it is possible. The power of attorney is issued in a bilingual format. The main language of the power of attorney is Serbian, and the second language can be chosen at your discretion. The following options are available: English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Ukrainian, RussianMoldovan, Romanian and others.

          Yes, a power of attorney issued in Serbia and certified by a notary is recognized as valid in countries that are parties to the Hague Apostille Convention.

Is it necessary to put an Apostille on notarial documents for Russia, since there is an international agreement in force between the Republic of Serbia and the Russian Federation.

Indeed, there is a Treaty between the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (the successor to the Russian Federation) and the Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia (the successor to Serbia) on legal assistance and legal relations in civil, family and criminal cases" (signed in Moscow on 24.02.1962), according to which (clause 15 of the Treaty):

1. Documents that were issued or certified by a competent authority and certified by a signature and official seal in the territory of one of the Contracting Parties shall be accepted in the territory of the other Contracting Party without legalization.

2. Documents which are considered as official documents in the territory of one Contracting Party shall also have the evidentiary force of official documents in the territory of the other Contracting Party.

We recommend our clients to affix an Apostille to important documents such as powers of attorney. This helps to avoid additional complications when presenting them, as well as the need to prove the existence of the relevant agreement. Otherwise, legal delays, additional requests to the Ministry of Justice to confirm the validity of the agreement and possible delays may arise.

The timeframe for issuing an Apostille and its cost (state fee - 2090 dinars) do not have a significant impact on the timeframe and cost of the power of attorney. Therefore, our general recommendation is to affix an Apostille to simplify all subsequent legal procedures.

How long does the procedure for issuing a power of attorney/consent/application take?

1-2 working days, after a legal consultation with our lawyer, we prepare the text of the draft power of attorney, which is agreed with you, then, as a rule, the power of attorney or other notarial document is certified by a notary on the next working day. In urgent cases, it is possible to issue a power of attorney on the day of application.

How long does it take to get an Apostille? Can I get an Apostille myself?

An apostille can be issued on the day of application if the power of attorney/consent/application will be certified by a notary in the first half of the day, and on the next business day if the power of attorney/consent/application will be certified by a notary in the second half of the day.

After notarization of the document, we provide all our clients with a detailed memo on obtaining an Apostille, which will allow you to easily go through the procedure yourself. If you do not have the time or desire to deal with the paperwork, you can use our service - we will take on all the necessary actions to obtain an Apostille.

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