QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz,
I need to do up a power of attorney document to have someone represent me in Jamaica. What information do I need to include in it?
Allie
RESPONSE: Dear Allie,
A general list is posted here. Please remember though that power of attorney documents specifications vary according to the needs of the appointor and the entity requiring the power of attorney documents. Some entities already have their own format and / or a prescribed form for power of attorney documents.
However, here’s the list generally needed to get registered properly as of April 2014:
Address of Appointor
Date of Execution
Appointee’s name and address
Full description of car eg. Model, year engine number, chassie number, license number (if it involves a motor vehicle)
Appointor’s signature
JP or notary public signature and seal
Notary public certificate must accompany the document (If notary is overseas in USA, or non commonwealth country)
The words “While on a visit to Jamaica” must be entered by the Justice of the Peace(JP) (IF the address of the appointor is overseas)
IF a local address is entered but a notary signs the document, then the overseas address must be entered
Proof of stamp duty payment must be evident. Stamp duty is paid at 111 Harbour Street, Kingston
All documents for stamp duty or registration MUST be original and bearing original signature
Specific powers or duties should be outlined once a general power of attorney is not being given
NOTE: Local documents expires after three months, Overseas documents expires after one year
More on registering documents can be fond on the website of Registrar General Department HERE
Legal Wiz
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