Power of attorney for Benin and abroad
Living abroad and need to act in Benin, or the other way round? A properly drafted, signed and legalised power of attorney lets someone you trust act on your behalf.
A power of attorney is only as good as its acceptance by the authority, bank or notary that receives it. The wording, language, form of signature and required certifications vary with the country and the transaction: property sale, estate, bank account, company representation or administrative procedures.
We prepare the text for its intended use, translate it if needed, arrange the signing before a notary (in Benin or, through our network, abroad) and then obtain the legalisation or apostille required where it will be used.
For the Beninese diaspora, it is the simplest way to handle family property or a formality back home without travelling.
Our prices depend on the document, language, formalities and deadline, so every request gets a free, no-obligation quote.
How your request works
You send us your documents
Through the form or by email: a legible scan or photo is enough to start.
We check the requirements
We confirm what the receiving organisation expects: type of translation, legalisation, apostille and the order of steps.
You receive a detailed quote
Price, turnaround and the list of formalities, with no obligation. Originals are only requested when a step needs them.
We handle the formalities
Translation, certification, ministry and embassy submissions: we follow every step and keep you informed.
You receive your documents
By email, in person in Cotonou, by courier within Benin or by international shipping.
Frequently asked questions
I live in France. Can I sign a power of attorney for use in Benin?
Yes. It is usually signed before a notary or authorised official in France, then legalised for use in Benin. We coordinate every step from Cotonou and our network in France.
How long is a power of attorney valid?
It depends on the wording and the receiving organisation: some require it to be less than three or six months old. We flag this from the start.
Requirements by country
- France
- Belgium
- Switzerland
- Canada
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Germany
- Italy
- Spain
- Netherlands
- China
- United Arab Emirates
- Nigeria
- Ghana
- Togo
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Senegal
- Morocco
Anywhere in Benin
This service is available throughout Benin. Local pages:
- Cotonou
- Porto-Novo
- Abomey-Calavi
- Parakou
- Djougou
- Bohicon
- Abomey
- Natitingou
- Lokossa
- Ouidah
- Kandi
- Malanville
- Savè
- Pobè
- Kétou
- Allada
- Sèmè-Kpodji
- Dassa-Zoumè
- Comè
- Aplahoué
- Savalou
- Nikki
- Tanguiéta
- Grand-Popo
Related services
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Certified translation
Official translations of civil records, diplomas and legal documents, accepted by authorities, universities and embassies.
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Apostille
Apostilles obtained in the country where your documents were issued, through our international network.
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Legalisation (ministry, consulate, embassy)
The complete legalisation chain: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then the destination country's embassy or consulate.
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Certified true copies
Copies certified as true to the original by the competent authority, for study, employment or immigration files.
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Document retrieval
We obtain civil records, police clearances, diplomas and registry extracts for you, in Benin and abroad.
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Interpreting
Liaison, consecutive and simultaneous interpreters for meetings, hearings, official appointments and conferences, on site or remote.
Request your free quote
Tell us what you need and attach your documents if you can. We reply by email with a detailed quote and the list of steps.
Our prices depend on the document, language, formalities and deadline, so every request gets a free, no-obligation quote.