Argentina hosts one of the largest Spanish communities outside Europe. If you are a Spanish resident in Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Rosario, Mendoza, or any other Argentine city and need to process a power of attorney to manage affairs in Spain, you have a quick and convenient solution: the video call before a Spanish notary, enabled by the Law 11/2023 on notarial digitalization.
Is it possible to sign a Spanish power of attorney from Argentina?
Yes, completely. The Law 11/2023 allows a Spanish notary to authorize public deeds with the signatory appearing via videoconference from anywhere in the world, including Argentina. The resulting document is a Spanish public deed with full legal validity throughout Spain, without any additional formalities.
You only need a valid Spanish ID card or passport, a device with a camera (computer, tablet, or mobile), and a stable internet connection.
Time difference between Argentina and Spain
Argentina (UTC-3) is 4 hours behind Spain during Spanish winter time, and 3 hours behind in summer. This makes coordinating the video call much easier:
- An appointment at 10:00 a.m. in Spain is 06:00-07:00 a.m. in Argentina (during Spanish winter)
- An appointment at 3:00 p.m. in Spain is 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in Argentina
- An appointment at 6:00 p.m. in Spain is 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. in Argentina
Our team schedules the appointment at the time that suits you best. We usually recommend appointments between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Spanish time, which is 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Buenos Aires.
Do I need an Apostille for the power of attorney?
No. When the power of attorney is granted before a Spanish notary (even via videoconference from Argentina), the document is already a Spanish public document. It does not require an Apostille to be used in Spain because the Apostille is needed for foreign documents to be used in another country, not for Spanish documents in Spain.
Argentina has been a signatory to the Hague Convention since 1987. If you ever needed to use the power of attorney in Argentina, the Spanish document would require an Apostille for use there, although this is uncommon for the powers we handle.
Step-by-step process from Argentina
- Contact us: Tell us what procedure you need in Spain (inheritance, property sale, bank, mortgage...) and who your attorney will be.
- Receive the draft: We prepare the customized power of attorney and send it to you for review before the appointment.
- Video call with the notary: At the agreed time, the notary connects with you from Spain. You verify your identity with your Spanish ID card or passport shown on camera.
- Authorization: The notary reads the power of attorney in your virtual presence and authorizes it. The process takes between 15 and 30 minutes.
- Sending the original: The original power of attorney is sent to your address in Argentina via DHL Express (5-8 business days) or, if you prefer, directly to your attorney in Spain.
Alternative: Spanish consulate in Argentina
Spain has consulates in Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Mendoza, Rosario, Mar del Plata, and Bahía Blanca. The consul acts as a notary and can authorize powers of attorney. However, appointment wait times are usually several weeks or months, depending on the consulate and the time of year. For Spaniards in areas without a nearby consulate, travel is an additional burden. The video call with Online Notary is the immediate alternative.
How much does the power of attorney from Argentina cost?
The total cost includes notarial fees based on the type of power, document management and preparation (included in our fees), and shipping to Argentina via DHL Express (approximately 50-70 euros depending on the area). Request a personalized quote without obligation.
Compare this with the cost of a flight from Buenos Aires to Madrid (currently between 700 and 2,000 euros depending on the season and advance booking) and the loss of working days. The power via video call is resolved in 2-3 days total.
What powers of attorney can you process from Argentina?
- Power of attorney to sell a property in Spain
- Power of attorney to accept or renounce an inheritance
- Power of attorney to manage bank accounts and cancel mortgages
- Power of attorney for representation before the Administration (Tax Agency, Social Security)
- Power of attorney for inheritance procedures: accept inheritance, settle inheritance tax, register assets
- General power of attorney for any patrimonial matter in Spain
- Preventive power of attorney for future incapacity cases
Do you have doubts about what type of power of attorney you need for your specific matter? Write to us through our contact form and we will respond in less than 24 hours.