How to validate a representation?

Those representations that have a document attached that supports them, that is, a document that attests to the existence of that representation require validation by a public worker with a legal profile.

Al Representa, the Register of Authorizations of the Public Administrations of Catalonia, two types of authorizations can be created representations based on what supports them, representavoluntary actions or, representations endorsed by a previous document. the representaVoluntary actions do not require validation, but simply acceptance by the representant and when its creation is requested they are in “Pending acceptance”Waiting for this action.

The representaments endorsed by a previous document, require validation. In this way, they need validation:

  • If a natural person requests registration of powers towards a natural person
  • If a natural person requests the registration of powers of attorney from a legal entity
  • If a legal entity grants powers to a natural person
  • If a legal entity grants powers to a legal entity
  • If a legal entity requests the registration of powers of attorney for a natural person
  • If a legal entity requests registration of powers towards a legal entity

On the other hand, the representaVoluntary acts of a natural person do not require validation, but in the event that they provide a power of attorney, this representation will have to be validated. This would be the case of:

  • If an individual grants powers to an individual, providing some powers
  • If a natural person grants powers to a legal person, providing some powers

Who validates the representations made when they require validation?

This is an organizational issue, given the lack of precision in the law on this issue. For this reason, from REPRESENTA It has been decided that the validation of powers of attorney will be carried out by:

• General power of attorney: the entity whose headquarters has been accessed to register the representation (in the case of representa(e.g. transactions carried out electronically) or the entity to which the transaction has been made representation (in the case of representa(in person)
• Empowerment of bodies: specific entity to which the award is granted representacio
• Empowerment in procedures: specific entity to which the award is granted representacio

In this sense, it must be taken into account that it is a collaborative registry of shared responsibility, so it is advisable to rely on the actions of other user administrations, without prejudice to the fact that it may subsequently be required to the interessat the accreditation of the representation. For more information: FAQ validation

How to validate a representation?

To validate the powers it is necessary to have the role of VALIDATOR. When this accesses Representa, the service shows you a screen with all the representations that have been registered with your entity and that require verification that with the documentation provided to the representation, is sufficient to be able to grant the representation towards the representant. The validator can review the documentation and validate or deny it, giving reasons. For more information on the details of the procedure: FAQ validation

What documentation can be attached to a representation?

In practice, only notarial documents, or private documents verified by any other notary public, are allowed because they are the only ones that meet the requirements of the LPACAP (other documents are excluded, such as scans without authenticity or photographs).

If the CSV (secure verification code) is not listed in the notarial document, you should note the following:

  • If it is presented at a registry office, it must be a first còpia issued by the notary.
  • If submitted electronically, it must be an original electronic document or a còpia authentic, provided by a registration assistance office.

From the Legal-Organizational Group of Representa, formed by the Generalitat of Catalonia, the 4 Provincial Councils and around twenty local entities, we are working to define the different cases and establish good practices in this regard.

How do I know there is representapending validation?

The service allows you to configure an email address or distribution group where weekly notifications of the representations that are pending validation for their management. For more information: Validation FAQ

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