Chilean consulates go further than most: they draft public powers of attorney themselves, both general and special, for use in Chile. You do not always need a document prepared elsewhere — the consular officer can produce the instrument, which has the force of a public deed.
Quick facts
The larger posts run a separate email address for powers of attorney, distinct from passports and civil registry. Using it is what gets the appointment confirmed.
Fees breakdown
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Special power of attorney | Consular tariff | One defined matter |
| General power of attorney | Consular tariff | Broader administration |
| Signature legalisation | Consular tariff | Per document |
| Registration in Chile | Charged there | For property transactions |
| Courier to Chile | Carrier’s charge | The original must travel |
Property and inheritance are the usual reasons, and Chilean real estate is identified by registry entries that must be quoted exactly.
How to apply
- Ask the lawyer or notary in Chile what the transaction requires and which type of power.
- Gather the registry details, account numbers or case references.
- Email the powers of attorney address with the details and your documents.
- Attend the confirmed appointment with your identity card or passport.
- Have the officer draft the instrument, then sign it and pay the tariff.
- Courier the original to Chile and register it where the transaction requires.
Required documents
- Valid Chilean identity card or passport.
- Full details and identity numbers of everyone named.
- Property registry details or case references.
- Instructions from the lawyer or notary in Chile.
- Proof of address in the consular district.
- Payment in the accepted form.
Where to apply
At the consulate covering your area, using its dedicated appointment channel for notarial acts.
Consulate General of Chile
View details โDallasConsulate General of Chile
View details โHonoluluConsulate General of Chile
View details โLos AngelesConsulate General of Chile in Los Angeles
View details โMiamiConsulate General of Chile
View details โNew OrleansConsulate General of Chile
View details โNew YorkConsulate General of Chile
View details โPhiladelphiaHonorary Consulate of Chile in Philadelphia
View details โSan AntonioHonorary Consul of Chile
View details โSan FranciscoConsulate General of Chile
View details โWashingtonConsulate of the Republic of Chile
View details โAdditional notes
Say exactly what you need
Because the consulate drafts the document, the quality depends on the instructions you bring. Get them from the notary in Chile in writing.
Be specific
Name the property with its registry details and the acts authorised. Chilean notaries and registries reject vague instruments.
Inheritance
Estates with heirs abroad usually require each heir to grant a power, and coordinating them is what takes the time.
Revocation
Revoking requires a further public instrument through the same route, with notice to whoever holds the original.