When the grantor or the donee intends to cancel a Power of Attorney, that intention must be notified to the other party. A document drawn and attested by a Notary Public expressing the intention of the party intending to cancel must be submitted to the office where the Power of Attorney was registered. (In accordance with the Powers of Attorney (Amendment) Act, No. 28 of 2022).
Documents to be submitted,
- Original copy of the cancellation document, certified by a notary public
- Full name, address, and certified copy of National Identity Card or Passport, Driver's License of the Attorney Grantor and Recipient
- A copy of the cancellation document certified as a true copy by a Notary Public (must be submitted with the original.)
- The original copy of the registered Power of Attorney or a certified copy obtained from the registered office.
When the grantor of a Power of Attorney requires their Power of Attorney to be cancelled with immediate effect, a notice of intention to cancel the Power of Attorney can be submitted to the Registrar General for registration until a document of cancellation is submitted.
