Power of Attorney (Vollmacht, Germany) — 2026 template

Working English version. Where a German version is signed or required by law, that version prevails.

Important: a power of attorney generally does not need the form required for the transaction it relates to (§ 167(2) BGB). However, authorities, banks, land registries and commercial registers often require a notarially certified or notarised power of attorney (e.g. for real-estate transactions or company register filings). For a lasting power of attorney covering health and personal care, use a specialised form (Vorsorgevollmacht).

1. Principal and Attorney

I, [Principal full name], born [Principal date of birth], residing at [Principal address], ID card / passport no. [Principal ID number] (the "Principal"),

hereby authorise [Attorney full name], born [Attorney date of birth], residing at [Attorney address] (the "Attorney"),

to represent me in the following matters. Declarations made by the Attorney within this authority act directly for and against me (§ 164(1) BGB).

2. Scope of Authority

[Option A — special power of attorney:] The Attorney is authorised to [Specific transaction, e.g. sell and transfer my vehicle VIN / collect a registered letter / represent me before the authority], including all related declarations and acts.

[Option B — general power of attorney:] The Attorney is authorised to represent me in all matters in which representation is legally permissible, in particular:

• dealings with banks, insurance companies and authorities;
• conclusion, amendment and termination of contracts;
• receipt of mail and payments;
• [Other matters].