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

Haitian consulates draw up general and special powers of attorney so that someone in Haiti can act for you — selling property, dealing with a bank, handling an estate or appearing in a case. The requirements are specific and easy to get wrong.

Quick facts

To grant one you must produce a Haitian passport, or a valid foreign passport plus proof of Haitian origin — a birth certificate or an old Haitian passport. And you need details of the person receiving the power, including their address and their tax identification or national identity card number.

Fees breakdown

Confirm the tariff and the accepted payment method with your post before attending, since both vary across the network.

How to apply

1. Decide whether the matter needs a general or a special power.
2. Collect the agent’s full name, address and tax or identity card number.
3. Gather your proof of Haitian origin if you are travelling on a foreign passport.
4. Book the appointment at the consulate covering your area.
5. Attend, give the instructions and sign before the consular officer.
6. Send the original to Haiti, keeping a copy and the tracking record.

Required documents

• Haitian passport, or a valid foreign passport with proof of Haitian origin.
• Birth certificate or previous Haitian passport as that proof.
• The agent’s full name, address and tax or identity number.
• Property, account or case references.
• Civil status documents where the matter depends on them.
• Payment in the accepted form.

Where to apply

At the consulate covering your area, which also legalises any supporting documents that need it.

Additional notes

The agent’s number is not optional

Without the tax identification or identity card number of the person receiving the power, the instrument cannot be drawn up properly. Collect it before the appointment.

Property matters

Land transactions in Haiti are document-heavy and exacting. The wording should follow what the lawyer or notary there tells you.

Certificates of identity

Consulates can issue a certificate of identity to Haitian nationals in some circumstances, which helps with immigration procedures here.

Revocation

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