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Signatures or hand signs on powers of attorney or care directives can also be publicly certified by the care authority.

Public certification of your signature can increase the acceptance of a power of attorney you have granted. You can have your health care proxy and your care directive publicly notarized by the local care authority or a notary.

Public certification is required if the authorized representative is to make declarations to the land registry and their power of attorney has not already been certified by a notary. A publicly notarized power of attorney is also required if you wish to declare an inheritance in your name - for example due to over-indebtedness of the estate. The notarization of the signature under the power of attorney is also required if the authorized representative is to be entitled to register or deregister you with the registration office.

Notarization is required if the power of attorney is also to irrevocably authorize the purchase or sale of land or apartments.

If the power of attorney is also to entitle the holder to take out consumer loans, notarization is also recommended.

Tip: Involve a notary in complicated legal matters and seek legal advice if necessary.

• Original health care proxy/guardianship declaration
• Identity card or passport (passport only in conjunction with a current registration certificate)

The following fee is charged for each notarization:

• Visit the guardianship authority in person with the power of attorney for guardianship and your identity document.
• In the presence of the staff member ("notary public"), you personally put your signature on the documents to be signed.
• The notary will compare your identity and signature and provide the documents with an authentication note and the official seal

Care authority at the district office or at the city administration