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Letter of authority to deal with an organisation for you (Ireland)
Ireland · in English
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For anyone in Ireland who wants a relative, friend or carer to deal with their bank, energy or phone company, landlord or another organisation for them: a signed letter naming the person, the accounts or matter, and whether they may only discuss it and receive information or also give instructions. It lets the organisation share your personal data with them, and you can withdraw it at any time. Many organisations have their own free form; use that if they ask. It is not a power of attorney.
- Made for use in Ireland
- Last updated November 3, 2026
- Document in English
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When to use this document
- Your elderly parent in Ireland wants you to sort out their phone and energy bills.
- Your bank will not speak to your partner about your account without your written permission.
- You are working abroad for a while and need a friend to deal with your landlord.
- You want to let someone you trust deal with an organisation for you.
What you fill in
The details the document asks for.
- Sender
- Sender's address
- Town and county (e.g. Ennis, Co. Clare; or Dublin 8)
- Sender's Eircode
- Date
- Recipient
- Recipient's address
- Account number
- Person you authorise
- Address of the person you authorise
- Their relationship to you (e.g. son, friend; blank to leave out)
- Accounts or matters the authority covers
- What the person may do
- Valid until
Common questions
- Will an Irish bank or utility accept a letter of authority?
- Many organisations accept a signed letter, but several prefer their own free route: a bank's third-party mandate, or a nominated person or password on an energy or phone account. Ask the organisation first; if it has a form, use it. A letter of authority lets someone talk and act for you with that organisation; it does not let them sign contracts in your name.
- How do I withdraw a letter of authority in Ireland?
- Write to the organisation saying that from the date of your letter the person named no longer has authority to deal with your account or matter, and ask for written confirmation; tell the person too. Your consent to sharing your personal data can be withdrawn at any time (Article 7(3) of the GDPR). Send it by email if the organisation accepts that, or by registered post, and keep a copy.
- Is a letter of authority the same as a power of attorney in Ireland?
- No. A letter of authority asks one organisation to deal with the person you name, and the organisation decides whether to accept it. A power of attorney lets someone act and sign in your name generally, and is a legal document a solicitor prepares. To plan for a time when you may not be able to decide for yourself, an enduring power of attorney is made through the Decision Support Service, online since 26 April 2023.
How you can sign this document
- Print it and sign by hand. The signature lines in the document are left blank on purpose — sign on them in ink.
- Sign it yourself with a qualified electronic signature. If you already hold a QES — Evrotrust, B-Trust, StampIT, ZealiD or any qualified provider on the EU Trusted List, on a card, a USB token, in a mobile app or in the cloud — our signing guide explains step by step how to sign this exact file without invalidating it. Step-by-step help, and a way to check it worked
DocMuse sells documents, not legal advice. Acceptance always depends on the recipient's rules and your local law.
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