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

Romanian consulates perform a full range of notarial acts: powers of attorney, declarations, translations and certifications, all booked through the same national portal. A consular power has the force of a notarial act in Romania, which is what makes property and inheritance matters workable from abroad.

Quick facts

Because the consulate can also produce and legalise the translation, a single appointment can complete what elsewhere takes three separate providers.

Fees breakdown

Inheritance is the commonest reason, followed by the sale of a flat or a plot of land and the handling of pension matters.

How to apply

1. Ask the notary or lawyer in Romania for the exact wording and the acts required.
2. Gather the land book references, account numbers or case files.
3. Open the file on the national consular portal and book the appointment.
4. Attend with your Romanian passport or identity card.
5. Sign before the consular officer and pay the tariff.
6. Send the original to Romania and keep a copy with the tracking record.

Required documents

• Romanian passport or identity card.
• Personal numeric code for all parties.
• The draft or instructions from Romania.
• Land book extract or case references.
• Civil status documents where the act depends on them.
• Payment in the accepted form.

Where to apply

At a career consulate, through the national portal.

Additional notes

The personal numeric code

Every Romanian is identified by it, and notarial documents are expected to quote it for each party. Have it to hand.

Inheritance deadlines

Romanian succession law sets time limits for accepting or renouncing an estate. Missing them has consequences, so act promptly.

Be specific

Name the property with its land book number and the acts authorised. Registries reject vague instruments.

Revocation

Revoking requires a further act executed the same way, with notice to the notary holding the file.