General Power of Attorney or Special Power of Attorney 

Who is it for?

To people of legal age who wish to grant a power of attorney to a third party who is in Uruguay, so that he/she, in their name and representation, can carry out the procedure for which authorisation is granted.

How do I start the procedure?

To start the procedure, you must have the following documentation:

  1. Valid identity document of the grantor
  2. Copy of the valid identity document of the proxy
  3. Information on the marital status and address of both parties
  4. Draft or template of the Power of Attorney to be granted
  5. Request an appointment by sending an email to: uruaustralia@mrree.gub.uy, attaching the corresponding documentation, and indicating in the subject of the email the requested procedure.
  6. Present yourself in person with the complete documentation on the day of the appointment.
  7. Cost: 420 Australian dollars corresponding to the issuance of the first copy. The amount may vary according to the current exchange rate between the Australian dollar and the US dollar. Payment is made in cash on the day of the appointment.  

Where is the procedure carried out?

  • Consular Section of the Embassy of Uruguay in Canberra, Australia
  • Address: Suite 2, Level 4, 24 Brisbane Avenue, Barton, ACT 2600
  • Telephone: + 61 (02) 6273 9100
  • Operating Hours: Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (by appointment)
  • Email: uruaustralia@mrree.gub.uy 

What to do once the Power of Attorney has been issued?

Once the Power of Attorney has been issued by the Consular Section, the document must be formalised: 

Step 1: Once the first copy of the Power of Attorney issued by the Consular Section has been obtained, and in order to be valid in Uruguay, the signature of the acting consular officer must be first legalised by the Legalisations and Apostilles Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay, located at 1384 Cuareim Street, Montevideo. 

Step 2: Once the consular officer’s signature has been legalised, the Power of Attorney must be registered before a Notary Public in Uruguay in order to have legal effect within the national territory.



 

Where is the service provided?

Sección Consular de la Embajada de Uruguay en Canberra, Australia