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Is a notarized power of attorney from Arizona valid in Mexico?

Is a notarized power of attorney from Arizona valid in Mexico?

Full question:

Is a Power of attorney in spanish, notarized in Arizona valid in Mexico? Does it need to be filed for every single person individually?

Category: Power of Attorney
Date: 04/07/2025
State: National

Answer:

A power of attorney signed outside of Mexico must be notarized and accompanied by an "Apostille" to be valid in Mexico. Apostilles are for documents sent to countries that signed the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents. You can name more than one agent in a power of attorney. If you do, decide if they must act together or can act separately.

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Is a US notarized document valid in Mexico?

A US notarized document can be valid in Mexico, but it typically needs to be accompanied by an Apostille. This is essential for documents being used in countries that are part of the 1961 Hague Convention. Without the Apostille, the document may not be recognized in Mexico.

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