Power of Attorney (Procuration, France) — 2026 template

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

A mandate may be given by authentic deed or by private deed, even by letter (art. 1985 C. civ.). Where the transaction itself requires a notarial deed (e.g. sale of real estate, mortgage, gift), the notary will usually require a notarial or certified power of attorney — check with the notary before signing. Banks and authorities often use their own forms.

1. Principal (Mandant)

I, the undersigned [Principal full name], born on [Principal date of birth] in [Principal place of birth], residing at [Principal address], holder of [ID document type and number],

2. Attorney (Mandataire)

hereby give power of attorney to [Attorney full name], born on [Attorney date of birth] in [Attorney place of birth], residing at [Attorney address],

3. Powers

[Option A — special power:] to act in my name and on my behalf in order to [Specific act, e.g. sign the deed of sale of the property at Address for a price of at least Amount EUR / collect a registered letter / represent me at the general meeting of Date], and for that purpose to sign all deeds and documents, make all declarations, receive all sums and give receipt.