Power of attorney is a type of technical writing. It is an official document that serves to empower someone, such as authorizing another person to enroll at the university or use their bank account.
Therefore, there are several types of power of attorney, each of which specifically indicates which powers are given from the grantor (who grants powers) to the grantee (who receives powers).
Structure
As an official document, it must comply with some aspects of its structure and be drawn up by a notary public and recognized by a notary's office:
- Title: Power of Attorney;
- Grantor identification: name, marital status, nationality, profession, identity and CPF numbers, residence;
- Identification of the grantee: name, marital status, nationality, profession, identity and CPF numbers, residence;
- Indication and description of powers: what the grantor authorizes the grantee to do on his behalf, as detailed as possible;
- Place and date;
- Signature of the grantor.
Example
I, (grant's name, marital status, nationality, profession), bearer of (identity number) and CPF (CPF number), residing in (full address), I appoint and constitute my attorney-in-fact (name of grantee, marital status, nationality, profession), bearer of the (identity number) and CPF (CPF number), residing in (full address), to whom I confer powers to (detailed description of the powers).
(Place and date)
___________________________________
Signature of the grantor
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- Textual Genre Memo
- Textual Genre Report
- Textual Genre Requirement
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