Notary Public for Deed of Sale Cork — Property Sales Abroad Handled Professionally

Whether you are selling an Irish-owned property abroad or buying overseas through a local representative, the deed of sale process requires careful notarial assistance. Hugh Phelan, notary public in Douglas, Cork, specialises in property transaction documentation for international use and has extensive experience with Spanish, Portuguese, French, and other European property transactions.

What Is a Deed of Sale in an International Context?

In civil law countries (Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Germany), all property transactions must be completed before a local civil law notary. An Irish person wishing to buy or sell property in these countries typically grants a power of attorney to a local solicitor or representative to act on their behalf at the signing with the local notary.

This power of attorney must first be notarised by an Irish notary public — Hugh Phelan — and then apostilled before the foreign notary will accept it. This is the essential first step in any overseas property transaction for an Irish person.

Step-by-Step: Irish Notary's Role in an Overseas Property Sale

1. Your foreign solicitor prepares a power of attorney in the correct form for the destination country
2. You attend Hugh Phelan's office in Cork with your original ID and the power of attorney document
3. Hugh Phelan notarises the power of attorney under his official seal
4. The document is sent to the Department of Foreign Affairs for apostille
5. The apostilled document is sent to your foreign solicitor
6. The local solicitor uses the power of attorney to complete the deed of sale on your behalf

Timing Is Critical

Property transactions in Spain, Portugal, and France have strict completion timelines. The notarisation and apostille process typically takes 3-7 business days in total. Plan ahead and contact Hugh Phelan as soon as you know the completion date to ensure documents are ready in time.

What Happens If the Documents Are Wrong?

Foreign notaries are strict about the format and content of powers of attorney. If the document is not correctly worded or the authentication chain is incomplete, the transaction cannot proceed. Hugh Phelan will review the draft power of attorney and ensure it meets the requirements before notarising it.

Contact Hugh Phelan Today

Call 021-489-7134 to arrange your property transaction notarisation. Explain the destination country and the transaction timeline and Hugh Phelan will advise on the exact process and timing.