If you live abroad and can’t travel to Belarus in time, a power of attorney can help. It lets someone you trust handle legal matters on your behalf—without your personal presence.

This is common when managing inheritance, selling or buying property, signing contracts, or resolving issues in court. Whether you’re a Belarusian citizen or a foreign national, you can issue a power of attorney to authorize someone to act for you inside Belarus.

It’s a practical solution for handling civil transactions, pensions, benefits, and other important legal tasks remotely.

Who Can Represent You in Belarus by Power of Attorney?

If you’re living outside Belarus, you can issue a power of attorney to anyone you trust. The law doesn’t limit your choice—it could be a relative, friend, or any other person.

However, legal matters often require knowledge of local procedures and laws. That’s why many people choose to appoint a legal professional with education and experience to act on their behalf. This ensures that documents are prepared correctly, deadlines are met, and your rights are protected throughout the process.

When a power of attorney cannot be issued or there are restrictions

A power of attorney cannot be issued by incapacitated individuals. As a general rule, persons become legally capable from the age of 18. Between the ages of 14 and 18, persons may issue power of attorney without the consent of their legal representatives:

The notary can draw up the text of the power of attorney. You can apply to any notary in Belarus to draw up and certify a power of attorney. A notary fee must be paid for the preparation and certification of a power of attorney. There are benefits for the disabled to pay it.

What documents should I take to the notary

You need to take a passport and documents to the notary that relate to rights, transactions that a representative will make by a power of attorney. For example, when a power of attorney is issued to a close relative, the notary will need a document that confirms the close relationship. When transferring a car by a power of attorney, you need its technical passport, etc.

Where, except for a notary office, you can certify a power of attorney

A private person can certify a power of attorney to perform actions that do not need to be notarized, not only by a notary. You can certify a power of attorney at your place of work, study, or at a housing organization at the place of residence of a person.

How to get a power of attorney when a private person is abroad

When Belarusian citizens are abroad, you can issue a power of attorney at the Belarusian consulate.

Foreign citizens who are in Belarus can issue a power of attorney from a Belarusian notary.

A power of attorney issued by a Belarusian notary isn’t automatically valid overseas. To be recognized in another country, it must be legalized—confirming the notary’s signature and seal.

There are two main methods: apostille and consular legalization.

An apostille is used for countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention—currently over 115 states. It’s a special stamp placed on the document by the Belarusian Ministry of Justice.

For countries outside the Convention, consular legalization is required. This process involves the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and, in some cases, additional steps in another country if no relevant consulate is present in Belarus.

The same rules apply in reverse: foreign-issued powers of attorney must be legalized or apostilled to be valid in Belarus.

Using a Foreign Power of Attorney in Belarus

If you plan to use a foreign-issued power of attorney in Belarus, it must be translated into Russian or Belarusian. This translation can be certified by a notary who understands the original language or by a translator whose signature is then notarized.

It’s often more practical to complete the translation and certification in Belarus to ensure it meets local legal standards. Proper translation helps avoid delays and ensures your document is accepted by courts, notaries, and government agencies.