Greek Power of Attorney in the U.S. — 2026 Guide

Greek consulates operate a dedicated department for powers of attorney, wills and judicial documents, with its own appointment system and email address. Powers executed there have the force of a notarial act in Greece, which is why property and inheritance matters run through them.

Quick facts

Bring the wording from the Greek lawyer or notary who will use it. The consulate executes what you present; it does not advise on whether the text achieves what you want.

Fees breakdown

Inheritance is the dominant use. Greek estates involving property held jointly across a diaspora family are common and require each heir to act, often from a different country.

How to apply

1. Ask the notary or lawyer in Greece for the exact text and the acts to be authorised.
2. Gather the property, estate or case references.
3. Book the appointment with the powers of attorney department specifically.
4. Attend with photo identification, which is also needed to enter the building.
5. Sign before the consular officer and pay the tariff.
6. Send the original to Greece and keep a copy with the tracking record.

Required documents

• Greek identity card or passport, or other identification the post accepts.
• The text of the power, supplied from Greece.
• Full details of the person receiving it, including their tax number.
• Property or case references.
• Evidence of municipal registration where the act depends on it.
• Payment in the accepted form.

Where to apply

At the powers of attorney department of the post covering your area, by appointment.

Additional notes

The Greek tax number

Almost every transaction in Greece needs one, including accepting an inheritance. Obtain it before the power is drafted, not after.

Accepting or renouncing an estate

Greek inheritance law sets deadlines for renouncing an estate, and missing them can mean accepting debts along with the property. Take advice promptly.

Be specific

Name the property with its cadastral details and the acts authorised. Greek notaries reject vague instruments.

Revocation

Revoking requires a further instrument executed the same way, with notice to whoever holds the original.