Preview · page 1Anyone who can't attend in person: parents, business owners, people working away from home
Letter of Authority
Authorise someone to act for you for a specific task: collecting documents, dealing with a bank, municipality or school.
Quick answer
A letter of authority is a written agreement used by anyone who can't attend in person: parents, business owners, people working away from home in South Africa. This template covers who is authorising whom (id numbers), exactly what they may do, expiry date, your contact details for verification and more, drafted with POPIA, the CPA and the ECT Act in mind.
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What's inside
- 01Who is authorising whom (ID numbers)
- 02Exactly what they may do
- 03Expiry date
- 04Your contact details for verification
- 05Copies of IDs attached
- 06POPIA note
Good to know
Does a letter of authority need to be certified?+
Usually not, but many banks and municipalities ask for certified copies of both IDs. Some have their own form, so check first.
Is a letter of authority the same as a power of attorney?+
No. A letter of authority covers one specific task. A power of attorney gives wider authority to act on your behalf.
What is a letter of authority?+
A letter of authority is a signed letter that lets someone act on your behalf for a specific task, such as collecting documents or dealing with a bank.
Is a letter of authority the same as a power of attorney?+
Not quite. A letter of authority is usually for one simple task; a power of attorney is more formal and can cover wider powers.
Does a letter of authority need to be commissioned?+
Usually not, but some banks and government offices ask for it to be certified or commissioned. Check with them first.
Is this legal advice?+
No. It's a professionally structured starting point. For high-value or unusual deals, have an attorney review your completed document.
