Template text for copying

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Principal:
Name and surname: …………………………………
Date of birth: …………………………………
Permanent residence: …………………………………

hereby appoints

Attorney-in-fact:
Name and surname: …………………………………
Date of birth: …………………………………
Permanent residence: …………………………………

to represent me in all legal proceedings, in particular to act on my behalf with state administration and self-government authorities, receive correspondence, submit applications and declarations, and sign related documents.

This power of attorney is granted for an indefinite period / until ………………… (cross out the inapplicable).

In ……………… on ………………

_________________________          _________________________
signature of the principal         signature of the attorney-in-fact (acceptance of appointment)

The template is general, fill in the details and adjust the scope to your situation. We are not a law firm; for more complex negotiations (real estate, company shares), consult a lawyer with the text.

Mandatory requirements (§ 441 of the Civil Code)

• Identification of the authorising party and the authorised representative - name, date of birth, address.
• Scope of authority - in a general power of attorney stating "all legal acts"; the more precisely you define the scope, the fewer disputes will arise.
• The form corresponds to the proceedings. - if a legal transaction requires written form, the power of attorney must also be in writing.
• Signature of the authorised representative - without it, the power of attorney is invalid; the agent's signature (acceptance) is advisable but not always mandatory.
• Date and location - for certainty and potential verification.

When do you need a legally verified signature

• Land Registry - application for registration and proceedings with the Land Registry.
• Vehicle registry - vehicle registration at the office.
• Proceedings requiring a public deed format - a power of attorney with an officially verified signature will suffice there.
• Banks and certain authorities - verification required by internal rules.

For routine matters (post office, communication with authorities without special form requirements), a simple written power of attorney without verification is sufficient. The signature can be verified at CzechPoint, the post office or before a notary.

General versus special power of attorney

General authorises all legal actions, give it only to someone you fully trust and consider setting a time limit. Special applies to a specific action (e.g., accepting delivery only), safer for one-off situations. Further power of attorney templates are available at pravni-vzor.cz Power of Attorney category.