- Confirm the authority the representative needs
- Use the official transfer requirements
- Match identity and property references
- Check attestation and validity for the transaction
What can your representative do?
Identify which action the representative needs to perform and whether a specific authority document is required. General permission to discuss a property is different from authority to sign or complete a transfer.
Prepare the right authority documents
DHA publishes general and special power-of-attorney material. Follow the route relevant to the transaction and the circumstances of the person granting authority. Have execution, attestation and acceptance requirements checked before relying on the document.
Keep control of documents and payments
Verify the representative and the scope of authority. Record payment responsibilities and where confirmations will be delivered. Do not share identity documents casually before verifying the person and the purpose of the request.
Frequently asked questions
Is general authority the same as a special power of attorney?
The scope and procedure need checking for the intended task. Use the relevant official material and qualified advice rather than treating the terms as interchangeable.
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