Spanish power of attorney in the UK: signing it at the consulate
A power of attorney signed before the Spanish consul has the same value in Spain as one signed before a Spanish notary. It is the usual way to let someone sell a flat, accept an inheritance or deal with a bank in Spain while you stay in the UK.
How London arranges it
You fill in the notary department's form, send a scanned copy by email with photocopies of the DNIs and passports, and the consulate contacts you to set the appointment. Appointments go in strict order of arrival, and London currently gives a wait of two to four weeks.
What it costs
On the 2026 list in pounds, a general power of attorney costs £26.40, and a power for lawsuits £13.20. Each additional grantor from the third one adds £5.30.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| General power | £26.40 |
| Power for lawsuits | £13.20 |
| Wait in London | 2 to 4 weeks |
| Apostille | not needed |
- The notary department’s form
- Photocopies of DNIs and passports
- Full details of the attorney
Consulate or UK notary
A power signed before a UK notary can also be used in Spain, but it has to be apostilled, and for an NIE application through a representative London's page asks for exactly that.
Signed at the consulate, it needs no apostille: documents issued by embassies and consulates cannot be apostilled, and do not need to be.
A power signed at the consulate is not apostilled: it cannot be, and it does not need to be.Related guides
Checked against the official pages on 10 November 2026.
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