State Act

Portuguese Civil Code, 1867

Article 1322 – Meaning of power of attorney deemed to be registered - A Power of Attorney is deemed as registered when it is written and signed by the principal, the notary having attested the authenticity of the handwriting and of the signature; and that written by a person other that the principal, but signed by him and by two witnesses, if such signatures have been made before the notary, it shall be so certified by him, authenticating the signatures in the document itself.