Letter revoking a power of attorney, to the agent (Italy)
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For anyone who gave a general or special power of attorney and wants to withdraw it: this Italian letter tells the agent the power is revoked with immediate effect, asks for the original to be returned (article 1397 of the Italian Civil Code) and for an account of what was done. It goes by recorded delivery (raccomandata A/R), by PEC if the agent has a PEC address, or by hand against a signed copy. To make the revocation effective against the bank and other third parties, send them the notice to third parties as well.
- Made for use in Italy
- Last updated October 14, 2026
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When to use this document
- You no longer trust the person you gave a power of attorney to in Italy.
- The agent did something you do not agree with and you want to stop them at once.
- You are back home and no longer need anyone to act in your name.
- You want to withdraw the power of attorney in writing and get the original back.
What you fill in
The details the document asks for.
- Principal
- Principal's address
- Principal's codice fiscale (Italian tax code)
- How the letter is sent (printed above the recipient)
- Agent
- Agent's postal address (street; postcode and town)
- City
- Date
- Date the power of attorney was given
- Kind of power being revoked
Common questions
- Is the letter to the agent enough to stop the bank accepting the agent’s instructions?
- No. Under the Italian Civil Code a revocation must be brought to third parties’ knowledge by suitable means; otherwise it cannot be held against those who dealt with the agent without knowing of it (article 1396). So, besides this letter, send a notice of the revocation to the bank, the post office, the condominium and any other known third party. Many banks also have their own form to revoke a delegation on an account.
- How is the revocation sent in Italy, and how do you prove the agent received it?
- By recorded delivery (raccomandata A/R), keeping the signed receipt card; by PEC only if the agent has a PEC address or a digital domicile in INAD, keeping the acceptance and delivery receipts; or by hand, having a copy signed and dated as a receipt. A PEC sent to an ordinary e-mail address does not prove delivery. Always keep a copy of the letter.
- If the power was made before a notary, is this letter enough?
- The letter informs the agent at once and is always useful. For a power drawn up or certified by a notary, though, ask the notary who received it how to record the revocation, because third parties – a bank, an office, another notary – may want to see a deed in the same form. Once it is revoked, also notify the third parties the agent has dealt with.
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.
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