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POWER OF ATTORNEY

For U.S.-born adults of Haitian parent(s) seeking a Haitian passport

Requirements of the Principal

Personal Appearance & Identification

  • Must appear in person at the Consulate offices

  • Must identify themselves with a valid passport (Haitian or American)

Specific Details Required

  • Provide specific details of the matter to be covered by the requested mandate

  • Note: For property sales or car sales, a copy of the relevant titles is generally required

Attorney Documentation

  • Copy of National Identification Card (CIN) or Tax Identification Card (NIF) with first and last name of the attorney in Haiti

  • For foreign passports (usually presented by naturalized Haitians or Americans), mandate requests must be accompanied by a letter of intention

What is a Letter of Intention?

A Letter of Intention is simply a document prepared in advance, in French or English, where the taxpayer, in the form of a mandate, states that they authorize a specific person to act on their behalf in Haiti for a specific matter.

Attorney Documentation

  • Document must be signed by the taxpayer in the presence of a notary in their jurisdiction

  • The notary's signature must then be submitted to a County Clerk for authentication

Important

  • Haitian authorities do not accept mandates that are not registered with the Consulates.

Associated Fees

Power of Attorney (Business)

$100.00

Power of Attorney (Transaction)

$100.00

Power of Attorney (Pension)

$100.00

Payment Methods

  • Only money orders are accepted

  • A separate money order is required for each service

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