Private Writings
Under Maltese Law, certain documents must be executed by a public deed, whereas there are instances where a private writing suffices.
Private writings still require some form of formalities.
Notaries assist parties with the drafting of private agreements in order to ensure that all the formalities required by law are met and to ensure that both parties understand the content of he agreement, however they do not have any role in enforcing the terms of the document.
Notaries also act as witness on private agreements.
Power of Attorney
A Power of Attorney, known in Maltese as “prokura” is a legal document in which one person (the principal) empowers another person (the attorney and/or the agent) to appear on their behalf in a variety of matters.
A Power of Attorney may be general, specific or enduring:
General Power of Attorney – This grants the attorney broad powers to manage all or most of the principal’s affairs;
Specific Power of Attorney – This grants the attorney the authority to act on behalf of the principal only in specific situations or with respect to specific tasks;
Enduring Power of Attorney - The main distinguishing feature of an Enduring. Power of Attorney is its ability to remain in effect even if the principal becomes mentally incapacitated.
The Principal can revoke a Power of Attorney at any time, provided that are mentally competent.
It is crucial for the principal to choose a trustworthy agent, as the agent will have significant legal power to act on their behalf. We assist individuals in drafting the most suitable Power of Attorney tailored to their specific needs by explaining the legal implications and help determine which type of Power of Attorney is the most appropriate for each situation.
Notarisation of Documents
Designed for your assurance, this service specializes in certifying document authenticity through notary procedures, ensuring credibility via witness validation and meticulous record authentication.
Affidavit
An affidavit is a sworn declaration confirmed by oath or affirmation, signed in the presence of a Notary or Commissioner for Oaths.
Affidavits are used as evidence in legal proceedings, applications to government bodies or in business transactions.
It is a criminal offense to make false statements in an affidavit. Its sworn nature means that the affiant can be held legally responsible for any false statements, making it a reliable source of evidence and information.
Useful links
Laws of Malta
http://www.justiceservices.gov.mt
Notarial College
http://www.notariesofmalta.org
Government of Malta
https://www.gov.mt
Commissioner for Revenue
https://cfr.gov.mt
Public Registry
https://identita.gov.mt/
Energy Performance Certificate Assessors https://epc.gov.mt/information-assessors
Land Registry Site Plans https://www.landregistryplans.gov.mt
Malta Financial Services Authority
https://www.mfsa.com.mt
Court Services
http://www.notariesofmalta.org
Malta Stock Exchange
https://www.borzamalta.com.mt
Lands Authority
https://landsauthority.org.mt