Template power of attorney under Cypriot law. By it the principal (donor) authorises an attorney (agent) to act on the principal's behalf in the matters described. The agency provisions of the Contract Law, Cap. 149 govern the relationship. A power to deal with immovable property or to be used before public authorities is usually required to be executed and, where necessary, certified in the proper form.
📄 Power of Attorney
TEMPLATE - POWER OF ATTORNEY
made at [place] on [date]
I, the undersigned:
Principal (Donor): [full name], ID/passport No. [number], of [address],
HEREBY APPOINT:
Attorney (Agent): [full name], ID/passport No. [number], of [address],
to be my true and lawful attorney and to act in my name and on my behalf as follows.
Clause 1. AUTHORITY
The Attorney is authorised to [define precisely the acts authorised, e.g. to represent me before [authority], to sign [documents], to collect / pay sums, to manage / sell / let the property described below]. The authority is [general / special, limited to the matters stated].
Clause 2. THE MATTER / PROPERTY
This power relates to [describe the transaction / and, if immovable property, its description and registration number].
Clause 3. SCOPE AND LIMITS
The Attorney shall act within the authority given, in good faith and in the Principal's interest, and [may / may not] appoint a substitute. Acts done within the authority bind the Principal.
Clause 4. DURATION
This power takes effect on [date] and remains in force until [date / completion of the matter / revoked]. It [does / does not] survive the Principal's incapacity, to the extent permitted by law.
Clause 5. REVOCATION
The Principal may revoke this power at any time by written notice to the Attorney and, where third parties have relied on it, by notifying them. Revocation does not affect acts validly done before it took effect.
Clause 6. GOVERNING LAW
This power of attorney is governed by the law of the Republic of Cyprus, in particular the agency provisions of the Contract Law, Cap. 149. Where the power is to be used for a transaction concerning immovable property or before a public authority, it shall be executed and certified in the form required for that purpose.
Principal (Donor): .............................
(date and signature)
Witness / certifying officer (where required): .............................
(name, capacity, date and signature)
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a general and a special power of attorney?
A general power authorises the attorney to act across a broad range of matters, while a special (limited) power authorises only specific acts or a particular transaction. The template lets the donor state clearly which acts are covered.
Does a power of attorney need to be certified?
For everyday matters a signed written authority may suffice, but a power intended for use before public authorities, or for a transaction concerning immovable property, generally has to be executed and certified in the required form. Confirm the applicable formalities before use.
Can a power of attorney be revoked?
Yes. The principal may revoke the power at any time by notice to the attorney and to any third parties who have relied on it. Revocation does not undo acts the attorney validly carried out within the authority before it was revoked.