Albanian missions provide notarial services for documents that must be valid under Albanian law: powers of attorney, property transactions and legal declarations. Property is the dominant use, and Albanian land records carry a history that makes care worthwhile.
Quick facts
Because the missions can perform the notarial act themselves, there is often no need for a local notary and an apostille. Ask the notary in Albania which route they want before choosing.
Fees breakdown
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Power of attorney | Published tariff | General or special |
| Property declaration | Published tariff | For transactions in Albania |
| Legal declaration | Published tariff | Per document |
| Registration in Albania | Charged there | Property registration authority |
| Notary’s fees in Albania | Agreed with the office | Drafting and completion |
Inheritance is the other frequent reason, and Albanian succession commonly involves several heirs abroad who each need to act.
How to apply
- Instruct a notary in Albania to draft the instrument for the specific transaction.
- Ask whether a consular act or a notarised and apostilled document is wanted.
- Gather the property references and the identity numbers of everyone named.
- Book the appointment at the mission covering your area.
- Sign before the consular officer and pay the tariff.
- Courier the original to Albania and have it registered where required.
Required documents
- Albanian passport or identity card.
- The wording supplied by the notary in Albania.
- Identity details of the person receiving the power.
- Property references or case details.
- Civil status certificate where the act depends on relationships.
- Payment of the consular fee.
Where to apply
At the embassy in Washington or the consulate general in New York, by appointment.
Additional notes
Property titles deserve checking
Restitution and registration have been long-running issues in Albania, and title is not always as settled as a seller suggests. Verify through a lawyer before granting authority.
Be specific
Name the property with its registration reference and the acts authorised. Vague instruments are refused.
Coordinating heirs
Where several relatives inherit, each may need a separate power. The notary in Albania should coordinate the set.
Revocation
Revoking requires a further act through the same route, with notice to the notary holding the original.