Italy Guide
Contract & Power of Attorney Translation
The apostilled, notarised sworn Italian translation of a contract or a power of attorney (procura) for Italian procedures. These are the documents used to carry out business or establish a legal obligation in Italy.
2 min read Updated: 19.07.2026
What are a contract and a power of attorney?
A power of attorney (procura) gives a person the authority to carry out particular acts; a contract regulates the rights and obligations between the parties. The power of attorney is drawn up at a notary and used to run business in Italy through a representative.
What is it needed for in an Italian application?
A power of attorney is asked for to run residence, banking, registration or property procedures in Italy through a representative; a contract translation to document work/education relationships. In procedures run remotely, a power of attorney is often required.
Where and how do you get the document?
Have the power of attorney drawn up at a notary; the apostille is taken through the relevant District/Provincial Governorate from the notarised original. It matters that the text of the power of attorney contains the authorities that fully cover the procedure in Italy.
The apostille and sworn-translation process
Have the document drawn up at a notary, have it apostilled and have the sworn Italian translation made from the apostilled version. The scope of the authorities granted and the parties’ identity details must be plain in the translation.
What to watch in the sworn translation
The authorities in the power of attorney must fully cover the procedure to be done in Italy; a missing authority stops the procedure. Because the Italian notary/authority can sometimes want particular wording, having the text confirmed in advance saves time.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I have the power of attorney drawn up in Turkey?
Yes; you have it drawn up at a Turkish notary, apostilled and sworn-translated. A power of attorney drawn up at the Italian consulate is an option too.
Which authorities should I have written in?
The authorities clearly covering the procedure to be done in Italy (banking, residence, registration, etc.) must be written; a missing scope blocks the procedure.
Is an apostille needed?
Notary documents are apostilled and sworn-translated for Italian procedures.
Document formats, apostille/certification authorities and application requirements can change over time. Before starting the process, verify the relevant consulate’s or institution’s current requirements from the official source.