Selling real estate in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, or other CIS countries does not require the owner’s personal presence if they live in Israel. The entire procedure can be delegated to an authorized person — a relative, real estate agent, or lawyer — by preparing a special document.
A notarial power of attorney for selling an apartment in the CIS from Israel allows the property owner to legally transfer authority to conduct the transaction to a trusted representative without personally traveling to the country where the property is located.
Attorney and notary Elena Gomelski helps draft and certify a power of attorney for the transfer of real estate, ensuring that the document has full legal force in the country where the property is located.
Why is a notary required for selling real estate?
Real estate transactions involving apartments, houses, and land plots are subject to mandatory state registration. No state registry in CIS countries will accept a simple written power of attorney. A notarial power of attorney in Israel (Types and Uses: How to Prepare a Notarial Power of Attorney in Israel) is required, confirming your identity, legal capacity, and voluntary consent to transfer authority.
How to prepare a power of attorney for another country: step-by-step process
The preparation of a document for use abroad consists of three mandatory stages:
Step 1. Preparing and approving the text
Requirements for wording differ from country to country, and even from one registrar to another. We strongly recommend requesting a draft power of attorney from the real estate agent or notary who will accompany the transaction in the country of sale.
If there is no draft, attorney Elena Gomelski will prepare the text in Russian in accordance with generally accepted international standards.
Step 2. Certification of the signature by a notary in Israel
You come to our office in Tel Aviv. The notary verifies your identity, makes sure that you understand the essence of the powers being transferred, and certifies your signature on the document. The entire process is conducted in Russian, which eliminates any misunderstanding.
Step 3. Legalization: Apostille
An Israeli notarial power of attorney has no legal force abroad without a special stamp — an Apostille. It confirms the authenticity of the signature and seal of the Israeli notary. We provide Apostille services at the court so that you receive a document fully ready for sending.
What should be included in a power of attorney for selling an apartment?
To prevent the transaction from failing due to bureaucratic issues, the document must clearly specify the following powers of the authorized person:
- Collecting certificates and documents from the BTI, tax authorities, housing and communal services, and other bodies.
- The right to sign the preliminary and main sale and purchase agreement.
- The right to register the transfer of ownership with state authorities, for example, Rosreestr.
- The right to receive money — in cash, into the authorized person’s bank account, or with the right to open a letter of credit. This clause should be included only if you truly trust the person to receive your funds.
Checklist: documents for visiting the notary
To prepare the power of attorney, the principal — the apartment owner — must bring the following:
| Document | Requirements |
| Identity document | A valid Darkon or Teudat Zehut; the original is required. |
| Details of the authorized person | A copy of the passport, internal or foreign, of the person for whom the power of attorney is being issued, as well as their exact registered address. |
| Property details | The exact address of the apartment or house being sold; if available, the cadastral number or a copy of the ownership certificate. |
| Draft text | It is preferable to have the text in electronic format, preferably Word, sent from the country of sale. |
Do not risk the failure of the transaction because of mistakes in the documents. Prepare a power of attorney for selling an apartment in the CIS from Israel correctly the first time. Contact Elena Gomelski’s office in Tel Aviv: call 03-375-1178 or leave an online request on this page. We will prepare the document quickly and in full compliance with the laws of the destination country.
