Once your Power of Attorney (POA) has been generated and sent to you, and you have downloaded it, a few additional steps are required by the Spanish government before we can proceed with your NIE application.
Final Requirements for Your NIE Application
You've chosen the DIY Notary path, and this guide is here to walk you through every part of the process. Follow these instructions carefully to get your documents correctly notarized and sent to our legal team in Spain.
As a reminder, Spanish law requires that we have your original, physically notarized Power of Attorney (with an Apostille attached) before we can apply for your NIE.
Please remember that with the DIY option, you are responsible for all fees charged by the notary and for all shipping costs.
Step 1: Finding a Qualified Notary
Your first task is to find a notary in your area who can handle international documents. Not all notaries offer this service.
What to search for: Use online search terms like "notary public for Spanish documents" or "apostille services near me."
What to ask: When you call, confirm with them by asking two key questions:
"Can you notarize a Power of Attorney for use in Spain?"
"Can you also provide an Apostille for it?"
If they say yes to both, you've found the right place!
Step 2: Preparing for Your Appointment
To ensure your visit is smooth and successful, gather these items before you go:
Unsigned Power of Attorney: The PDF document we prepared and sent to you. Make sure to print it out.
Important: Do not sign it yet! You must sign it in front of the notary.
Your Original Passport: The notary needs this to verify your identity.
Step 3: At the Notary's Office
During your appointment, you will sign the Power of Attorney in the notary's presence. They will then add their official seal and signature.
Crucially, you must also request the Apostille. This is a separate certification that makes the notary's seal valid internationally. Without the Apostille, the document will be rejected in Spain.
Step 4: Mailing Your Original Documents to Us
Your part of the process is almost complete! Once you have the notarized and apostilled originals in hand, you must ship them to our legal team in Spain.
First name: Lara
Last name: Casais Cabarcos
Street address: Rúa Zaire, 9, Apartado de Correos 71
Postcode: 15172
Town / City: Perillo, Oleiros
Province: A Coruña
Country: Spain
Step 5: Complete your application on your AnchorLess dashboard
To streamline the process and ensure your appointment is scheduled promptly, we kindly request that you upload the confirmation indicating that your documents are on their way to our lawyer’s office.
By providing this information through your AnchorLess dashboard, you enable our legal team to book your appointment in advance, saving valuable time before the final delivery of your documents.
This proactive step helps us ensure a seamless experience and allows us to better serve you during this critical stage of the process.