Revocation of a power of attorney (Cyprus)
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The written revocation of a general or special power of attorney in Cyprus, addressed to the person you appointed. It states that their authority has ended, asks for the original back and an account of what they did, and lists the third parties — banks, the Land Registry, government departments, counterparties — who are sent a copy. In Cyprus a revocation binds third parties only once they learn of it, and until then the attorney can still bind you towards them. It is sent by registered post or by hand against a signature.
What you fill in
The details the document asks for.
- City
- Date
- Principal
- Principal's address
- Agent
- Agent's address
- Kind of power of attorney revoked: general or special
- Date the power of attorney was given
- Certification of the signature on the power of attorney (by whom, and its number)
- Principal's identity card or ARC number
- Powers granted
- Deadline for a response
- People and institutions told of the revocation
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Common questions
- Who must be sent the revocation of a power of attorney in Cyprus?
- The attorney, and everyone who relies on the power of attorney: the banks it was shown to, the District Land Office, the Road Transport Department, government departments and anyone negotiating with the attorney on your behalf. Under section 168 of the Contract Law (Cap. 149), a revocation binds each of them only once they learn of it; until then, what the attorney does within the power can bind you towards anyone not told. That is why the document has a list of recipients, and each is sent a copy.
- How is the revocation of a power of attorney sent in Cyprus?
- In writing, by registered post or by hand against a signature, to the attorney and, as a copy, to every third party on the list; keep copies and the proof of posting or receipt. You can also have your signature on the revocation certified, before a certifying officer or at a Citizen Service Centre (KEP), so that no one can dispute it is yours. Ask for the original back too, so that it cannot be shown again.
- Can every power of attorney in Cyprus be revoked?
- Not every one. Under the Contract Law (Cap. 149), the principal can revoke an attorney's authority at any time and without giving reasons, with one exception, in section 162: where the attorney has an interest of their own in the property the power concerns, the authority cannot be ended to the prejudice of that interest unless there is an express agreement otherwise. Have an advocate look at such a power before revoking it. A revocation works for the future: what was lawfully done under the power until then still binds you.
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