Authority Letters
An Authority Letter (also known as a Letter of Authority or Letter of Authorisation) is a document that gives another person permission to act on your behalf in specific circumstances. It may be used for travel, vehicle use, collecting documents, dealing with administrative matters, or other situations where written authorisation is required.
How We Can Help With Authority Letters
Why Might You Need an Authority Letter?
An Authority Letter maybe required if you are:
- Sending a Gibraltar-registered vehicle into Morocco
- Authorising someone else to collect documents on your behalf
- Allowing a family member to deal with administrative matters on your behalf
- Giving permission for a child to travel with grandparents or relatives
- Authorising someone to attend appointments on your behalf where accepted
Required Documents
The documents required will depend on your individual circumstances. However, an Authority Letter will mainly require:
- Valid passport or Gibraltar ID / Civilian Registration Card
- Proof of address (where applicable)
- Details of the authorised person & valid passport
- Vehicle’s logbook (if for vehicle travel)
- Child’s valid passport & birth certificate (if necessary)
- Any supporting documents required by the receiving authority
Turnaround Time
Most Certified Authority Letters can be prepared and witnessed during your appointment, provided all required information and identification are available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. If your signature needs to be witnessed by our Commissioner for Oaths, you must attend in person with valid photographic identification. This allows us to verify your identity before witnessing your signature.
Yes. If you do not already have an Authority Letter, we can prepare one based on your requirements. Simply provide us with the relevant details, and we will draft the document for your review before it is signed.
Yes. If you have already prepared your own Authority Letter, you are welcome to bring it to your appointment. We will review it to ensure it is suitable for witnessing, although we cannot advise on its legal effectiveness or whether it meets the specific requirements of the organisation requesting it.
Most Authority Letters can be prepared and witnessed during a single appointment, provided you bring the required identification and all the necessary information. If a document needs to be drafted from scratch, additional time may be required.
An Authority Letter does not usually have a standard expiry date unless one is stated within the document or required by the receiving organisation. Some organisations or authorities may only accept recently signed letters, so it is advisable to check their specific requirements.
Many Authority Letters are intended for use outside Gibraltar. However, acceptance depends on the requirements of the country, organisation, or authority receiving the document. Some jurisdictions may require additional certification, such as an Apostille or legalisation. We can advise you if further authentication may be needed.
