Federal Power of Attorney · Malta
Federal Power of Attorney Apostille for Malta
Route, timeline, translation and price for using a Federal Power of Attorney in Malta — based on the official Hague Convention status table.
Quick answer
Malta accepts a U.S. apostille. Your document is apostilled by the state where it was notarized. English generally accepted.
- Route
- State apostille
- Hague member since
- 3 March 1968
- Issuing authority
- A notary (you sign it before one)
- Translation
- English generally accepted.
Is Malta a Hague Convention country?
Yes. The Apostille Convention has been in force for Malta since 3 March 1968, and for the United States since 15 October 1981 — so a U.S. apostille is accepted in Malta with no embassy step.
Why this document takes the state route
A Federal Power of Attorney is certified by a notary, so the signature being authenticated is the notary’s — not a federal official’s. That means it is authenticated by the Secretary of State of the state where it was notarized. For Malta, that state apostille is the final step.
That apostille comes directly from the state — we don’t provide state-level apostilles. We step in only when a document like this is going to a non-Hague country: after your state authenticates it, we handle the U.S. Department of State and embassy steps, and for Florida notarizations we handle the full chain.
People most often send documents to Malta for residency by investment and citizenship by descent. Receiving offices set their own requirements, so confirm what yours asks for — we’ll help you read it.
About the Federal Power of Attorney
How to apostille a power of attorney for use abroad — properly notarized and certified for federal authentication.
You have it drafted and signed before a notary. We can’t request it on your behalf.
Timeline and price
| Stage | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State apostille | Varies by state | Issued by the state where the copy was notarized |
| Return shipping | 1–3 days in the U.S. | Tracked courier; worldwide delivery available |
Price: Quoted, government fees and U.S. shipping included.
Translation for Malta
English generally accepted. If the receiving office asks for a translation anyway, we can arrange a certified one.
How it works
Get it notarized correctly
Confirm the wording and format with the receiving party in Malta before signing.
Request the state apostille
Send it to the Secretary of State of the state where it was notarized, following that office’s procedure.
Translate if required
Arrange a certified translation if the receiving authority in Malta needs one.
Use it in Malta
The state apostille is the final step — no federal or embassy step is needed.
Sources: HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (checked October 2026) · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document.
Federal Power of Attorney for Malta — FAQ
Is Malta part of the Hague Apostille Convention?
Yes. The Convention has been in force for Malta since 3 March 1968, so a U.S. apostille is accepted there directly.
How long does it take to prepare a Federal Power of Attorney for Malta?
Timing depends on the state where it was notarized; for non-Hague destinations, our federal and embassy steps take 15–17 business days once state authentication is complete.
How much does it cost to send a Federal Power of Attorney to Malta?
For Malta, you pay only the state’s own apostille fee, directly to the Secretary of State where it was notarized — this route doesn’t go through us.
Do I need a translation for Malta?
English generally accepted. We can arrange certified translation with your order.
Can you get the Federal Power of Attorney for me?
No — you have it drafted and signed before a notary first, then request the apostille from the Secretary of State where it was notarized.
Do I have to be in the United States?
No. Most state Secretary of State offices accept apostille requests by mail — check that office’s current procedure and fee.
Related: Federal Power of Attorney — full guide · All documents for Malta · Apostille vs. embassy legalization · Why apostilles get rejected
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