Your security
begins with a signature

• Identity documents of all parties (ID card, passport or driving licence).
• Proof of ownership – a notarial deed or another document by which the property was acquired – a voluntary or court partition agreement, an acquisition contract concluded with municipal or state authorities, or a court decision.
• Cadastral sketch or plan of the property.
• Tax assessment certificate from the municipality where the property is located.
• If the property was acquired during marriage – details of the spouse.
• If any of the parties is represented – a notarised power of attorney, together with notarised declarations.

• Identity documents of the seller and the buyer.
• If the vehicle was acquired during marriage – the spouse.
• Vehicle registration certificate – Part I (the “large coupon”).
• Receipt for the paid vehicle tax.
• Insurance valuation of the vehicle; one can be issued for you on site at the notary office.
• Certificate of heirs, if the owner of the vehicle has died.
• If any of the parties is represented – a notarised power of attorney, together with notarised declarations.

• Identity document of the principal.
• Full name and personal ID number (EGN, or LNCh for foreigners) of the attorney-in-fact.
• For a power of attorney concerning a property – proof of ownership and details of the property.

• Identity document.
• Details of the property to be bequeathed.
• Full name and personal ID number (EGN) of the persons in whose favour the will is made.

The notary will explain the types of will and the legal consequences at a preliminary consultation appointment, during which the details of drawing it up will be clarified.

• Identity document.
• The document to be signed – it is signed in front of the notary.
• For certification of a copy – the original of the document.

The two are often confused, but they differ in meaning and in consequences.

A notarial deed is drawn up for transactions for which the law requires notarial form – for example, the sale or donation of a property. The notary checks the documents and the rights of the parties, explains the consequences and executes the transaction.

Notarial certification of a signature confirms that the document was signed in front of the notary by a specific person. With an ordinary signature certification the notary is not responsible for the content of the document.

So before you come, think about exactly what you need – and if you are not sure, ask.

A power of attorney is an important document – with it another person acts in your name.

For property transactions the power of attorney must be notarised and express. A general power of attorney “to manage my property” is not enough for a property to be sold in your name.

It is good to describe exactly which actions you assign and for which property. You can revoke the power of attorney at any time by notifying the attorney-in-fact and the persons before whom he or she represents you.

The law recognises two kinds of will: holographic (written entirely, dated and signed by the testator) and notarial (drawn up before a notary).

A notarial will is drawn up by a clear procedure, so it is harder to challenge on grounds of form.

A will can be revoked or changed at any time. The law also protects the so-called “reserved share” of the closest heirs, so it is wise to consider the disposition in advance and to seek consultation.