Sieraia A. Notarization of powers of attorney

The topicality of research is due to the need for quality functioning of the notarial system in Ukraine, the high level of notary services, as well as the importance of the institution of representation in contemporary society. The thesis reveals the theoretical and practical perspectives of addressing the scientific problem regarding the determination of the double legal nature of the power of attorney, its notarization as a basis for establishing representative relations, the role of contractual structures and their impact on existing types of representative relations. The paper outlines a number of scientific concepts and highlights the legal nature of the power of attorney, and proceeds with addressing the features of notarial proceedings for its certification, taking into consideration the provisions of law and civil law doctrine regarding the notions of «representation», «voluntary representation», «contractual representation», «representation by the power of attorney», «power of attorney».