{"id":368,"date":"2025-07-22T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/italty.com\/blog\/?p=368"},"modified":"2025-10-05T16:47:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-05T16:47:24","slug":"how-to-sign-a-property-purchase-in-italy-with-a-translator-or-by-power-of-attorney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/italty.com\/blog\/how-to-sign-a-property-purchase-in-italy-with-a-translator-or-by-power-of-attorney\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Sign a Property Purchase in Italy: With a Translator or by Power of Attorney"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/italty.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/van-tay-media-Dx6lpoMAG-Y-unsplash-scaled-e1759682733511-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italty.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/van-tay-media-Dx6lpoMAG-Y-unsplash-scaled-e1759682733511-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/italty.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/van-tay-media-Dx6lpoMAG-Y-unsplash-scaled-e1759682733511-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/italty.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/van-tay-media-Dx6lpoMAG-Y-unsplash-scaled-e1759682733511-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/italty.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/van-tay-media-Dx6lpoMAG-Y-unsplash-scaled-e1759682733511-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/italty.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/van-tay-media-Dx6lpoMAG-Y-unsplash-scaled-e1759682733511-2048x1154.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 1: Signing with a Sworn Translator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to attend the notary appointment in person, you can sign the deed with the assistance of a\u00a0<strong>sworn translator<\/strong> (<em>interprete giurato<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what it involves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You attend the signing at the notary\u2019s office in Italy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A sworn translator reads the full contract aloud in both Italian and your language.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The notary also invites\u00a0<strong>two witnesses<\/strong>: one fluent in Italian, the other fluent in your language.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You personally sign all documents once the translation is completed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cost and timing:<\/strong><br>This option ensures full control of the process but is&nbsp;<strong>time-consuming and expensive<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Translator fees: typically\u00a0<strong>\u20ac700\u20131300<\/strong>, depending on language and location.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notary fees: usually higher than for a standard Italian-language deed, due to the longer session.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a good choice if you want to be physically present and personally oversee every stage of your property purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 2: Signing by Power of Attorney (<em>Procura<\/em>)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer not to travel to Italy for the closing, you can authorize someone to act on your behalf \u2014 usually a&nbsp;<strong>lawyer or professional representative<\/strong>&nbsp;fluent in Italian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your representative signs all documents at the notary office for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You don\u2019t need to be in Italy for the final signing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The process is faster and more cost-effective.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No translator or witnesses are required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t already have a trusted contact in Italy, your&nbsp;<strong>lawyer or buyer\u2019s agent<\/strong>&nbsp;can arrange the power of attorney and handle the full closing process legally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What If You\u2019re Taking Out a Mortgage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When the purchase involves a\u00a0<strong>mortgage (<em>mutuo<\/em>)<\/strong>, the notarial act becomes even more complex.<br>In such cases, using a translator can double both\u00a0<strong>the cost and duration<\/strong>\u00a0of the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why for mortgage-based transactions, we almost always recommend proceeding&nbsp;<strong>by power of attorney<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Recommendation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both methods \u2014 translator or power of attorney \u2014 are&nbsp;<strong>fully legal and recognized<\/strong>&nbsp;under Italian law.<br>Your choice depends on your personal comfort, availability, and whether you want to attend the notary signing in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At&nbsp;<strong>ITALTY<\/strong>, we help you organize both options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>arranging a certified sworn translator if you prefer to attend,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or preparing a legally valid power of attorney through our trusted legal partners in Italy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whichever you choose, your transaction will be handled safely, clearly, and in full compliance with Italian law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure which option fits your situation, <a href=\"https:\/\/italty.com\/#service-counseling\">contact us<\/a> \u2014 we\u2019ll help you evaluate the best and most cost-effective way to finalize your purchase in Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a9 ITALTY \u2014 Your Italian Realty<br>We write about buying real estate in Italy with maximum benefit for you, without risks and stress.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you don\u2019t speak Italian, there are two official ways to complete your property purchase in Italy \u2014 with a sworn translator or through a power of attorney. 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