Requirements for a power of attorney
What must be included in the power of attorney
Proxy: The person receiving the power of attorney (e.g., mother)
Agent: The person granting the power of attorney (the student)
- Who is the agent: Name, date of birth and national identification number
- Who is the grantor: Name, date of birth and national identification number
- What the power of attorney is granted for: The power of attorney must include a specific description of what the agent is authorized to do (transcript of records or confirmations/verifications).
Identification
- The grantor must identify themselves. Either the agent must bring physical identification for the grantor, or they must bring a certified copy of the grantor's identification.
- Additionally, the agent must present identification. We only accept physical identification, and not examples such as a photo of the passport/other identification.
- The power of attorney must be signed and dated by the grantor. The signature on the identification and the power of attorney must be identical.
Example of power of attorney
I, Janne Jansen, born 12.12.12 12121, give Arne Jansen, born 12.12.12 12121, the authority to collect my transcript of records on Friday, May 2, 2025.
Signature: Janne Jansen
Attachment: Copy of driver’s license stamped certified copy